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Launch Your GLP-1 Program in One Weekend

A step-by-step guide for doctors who want to start a formal weight-loss program but don't know where to begin. No sales pitch required.

By Kite TeamUpdated 2026-01-22
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You Already Have the Patients

Here's what most doctors don't realize: you're sitting on a gold mine. If you're prescribing Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, you already have patients who would pay for a structured program. You're just not offering it yet.

Why Obesity Medicine is the New Hypertension (But More Profitable)

Think about how you manage blood pressure. You prescribe Lisinopril, see the patient every 3-6 months, bill insurance $45-75 per visit. Boring. Low pay.

Now think about weight management:

  • **High demand**: Patients are actively seeking this
  • **Cash pay**: No insurance hassles
  • **Recurring revenue**: Monthly subscriptions, not episodic visits
  • **Better outcomes**: Engaged patients lose more weight

The difference? You're not just writing scripts—you're building a program.

What You Need to Launch

1. A Consent Form (We Provide It)

Kite includes a Non-Covered Services agreement template. This document explains to patients that the monitoring service is separate from their medical visits and not billed to insurance.

2. A Price Point

Most practices charge $99-199/month for monitoring. This includes:

  • Weekly check-ins
  • Side effect triage
  • Messaging access
  • Progress tracking

3. A Way to Tell Patients

You don't need to be a salesperson. Use our Patient Acquisition Kit:

  • **Prescription pad inserts**: Hand them out with every GLP-1 script
  • **Lobby flyers**: Let patients self-select
  • **QR codes**: Link directly to your signup page

4. A System to Manage Them

This is where Kite comes in. We handle:

  • Automated weekly check-ins
  • Traffic Light triage (so you only see who needs help)
  • Subscription billing
  • SOAP note generation

The Weekend Launch Plan

Friday Evening (1 hour)

  • Register on Kite with your NPI
  • Set up Stripe Connect for payments
  • Set your monthly price

Saturday Morning (2 hours)

  • Download and print the Patient Acquisition Kit
  • Review the consent form template
  • Customize your welcome message

Monday Morning

  • Start handing out materials to GLP-1 patients
  • Watch the signups roll in

What If I Only Have a Few Patients?

Perfect. Start small. Even 10 patients at $149/month is $17,880/year in new revenue. That's enough to prove the model works before you scale.

The Opportunity Cost of Waiting

Every month you don't offer a program, you're leaving money on the table. Your patients are already on GLP-1s. They're already calling with questions. You're already doing the work—you're just not getting paid for it.

Don't just write scripts. Build a program.

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