The Economics of a GLP-1 Membership: How to Add $50k+ Per Year to Your Practice
A detailed breakdown of the revenue potential of a GLP-1 weight management program, with real numbers comparing membership income to insurance reimbursement.
The Math That Changes Everything
Let's cut to the chase: a GLP-1 membership program can add $50,000 to $120,000 in annual revenue to your practice. Here's exactly how the numbers work.
The Basic Revenue Model
Conservative Scenario:
- 50 patients × $99/month = $4,950/month
- Annual revenue: **$59,400**
Growth Scenario:
- 100 patients × $149/month = $14,900/month
- Annual revenue: **$178,800**
Compare this to insurance reimbursement for a typical 15-minute follow-up visit: $45-75. You'd need to see 800+ insurance patients per year to match what 50 membership patients generate.
Why Membership Beats Insurance
Revenue Per Patient
With insurance, you might see $150-300 per patient annually. With a membership model, that jumps to $1,200-1,800 per patient per year.
Payment Timing
Insurance payments take 30-90 days and come with 10-20% denial rates. Membership payments hit your account immediately with zero denials.
Administrative Overhead
No billing codes, no prior authorizations, no claim follow-ups. One Stripe payment, done.
Real-World Profit Margins
Monthly costs per patient (estimated):
- Platform fee: $10-20
- Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30
- Your time: 15-30 min/month
At $149/month pricing:
- Gross revenue: $149
- Platform + processing: ~$25
- Net per patient: **$124/month**
With 50 patients, that's $6,200/month in net revenue for roughly 25 hours of work.
Getting to 50 Patients
Most practices reach 50 GLP-1 patients within 3-6 months by:
- **Converting existing patients**: You likely have patients already asking about Ozempic/Wegovy
- **Local SEO**: "GLP-1 weight loss [your city]" searches are exploding
- **Referrals**: Happy patients tell friends—weight loss is social
The Compound Effect
Here's what most doctors miss: GLP-1 patients stay for 6-12+ months. While you're adding new patients, existing ones keep paying.
Month 1: 10 patients = $1,490
Month 3: 30 patients = $4,470
Month 6: 50 patients = $7,450
Month 12:** 75 patients = $11,175/month = **$134,100/year
Your Next Step
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