GLP-1 Weight Loss in
Houston, Texas

From $199/mo

Is GLP-1 weight loss available in Houston, TX? Yes. VevaMD offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, or an FDA-approved brand such as Wegovy® or Zepbound®, online everywhere in Texas, including Houston (population 2,304,580). CDC estimates 38.0% of Houston adults have obesity and 13.9% have diabetes; the obesity rate is higher than in 81% of the cities we cover. A board-certified physician licensed in Texas decides if a GLP-1 is right for you. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved. Plans start from $199/mo, HSA/FSA eligible. Full refund if not prescribed.

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Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

At a glance in Houston

Available
Yes, all of Texas.
Prescriber
Board-certified, licensed in Texas.
Visit
Online intake, reviewed by a physician.
Labs
If needed: at-home kit or upload.
Price
From $199/mo, HSA/FSA eligible.
Ships
NewLife, VS Digital or Pharmacy Hub.
Refund
Full, if not prescribed.

Check any physician's license with the Texas Medical Board.

Houston by the numbers

Population
2,304,580
Median age
34.3 (Texas: 35.5)
Land area
641 sq mi
People per sq mi
3,598
Size in Texas
1st largest of 71 cities we cover
Cities we cover within 100 mi
16
Closest
Pearland, TX, 16 mi
Endocrinologists in Houston
153 listed in the federal NPI registry

US Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer Files · US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates · CMS NPI Registry (NPPES), October 2026

Houston health snapshot

CDC estimates for adults, ranked against 923 US cities.

AdultsHoustonTexas cities avgPercentile
Obesity38.0%35.5%81
Diabetes13.9%12.3%82
High blood pressure33.1%32.2%64
No leisure-time exercise28.8%27.4%74
Sleep under 7 hours40.8%37.8%85
Checkup in past year72.7%73.9%28
Uninsured, ages 18–6424.0%18.6%95

Source: CDC PLACES, 2025 release (model-based estimates from 2023 BRFSS data).

GLP-1 weight loss in Houston: questions

Can I get tirzepatide in Houston, TX?
Yes. A physician licensed in Texas can prescribe compounded tirzepatide online after a private intake, if it is right for you. It is a weekly injection, prepared by a US pharmacy and shipped to your Houston address. Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved. We also serve Pearland, TX (16 mi) and Pasadena, TX (17 mi).
How common is obesity in Houston?
CDC estimates 38.0% of Houston adults have obesity. That is above the 35.5% average of the 71 Texas cities we cover, higher than in 51 of the other 70 and higher than in 81% of 923 US cities. This is a city-wide estimate, not a diagnosis.
How common is diabetes in Houston?
CDC estimates 13.9% of Houston adults have diabetes. That is above the 12.3% average of the 71 Texas cities we cover, higher than in 49 of the other 70 and higher than in 82% of 923 US cities. This is a city-wide estimate, not a diagnosis.
What share of adults in Houston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.0% of Houston adults ages 18 to 64 have no health insurance. That is above the 18.6% average of the 71 Texas cities we cover, higher than in 55 of the other 70 and higher than in 95% of 923 US cities. This is a city-wide estimate.
How many endocrinologists practice in Houston?
The federal NPI registry (CMS NPPES) lists 153 endocrinologists with a primary practice address in Houston, as of October 2026. That is 6.7 per 100,000 residents (Census ACS, 2019 to 2023), above the 4.0 for the 71 Texas cities we cover taken together, and higher than in 62 of the other 70.
How much does GLP-1 weight loss cost in Houston?
Compounded GLP-1 plans start at $199/month for Houston residents, the same price in every city. See what each plan includes at vevamd.com/pricing.
Is compounded semaglutide the same as Ozempic or Wegovy?
No. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound are FDA-approved brand-name drugs. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient after a prescription. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and are not generic versions of those brands.

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Weight loss pages near Houston

Straight-line distance from city centers. US Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer Files.

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