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Medical weight loss on Long Island

On Long Island, medical weight loss with a brand GLP-1 costs $149 to $449 a month for the medicine alone at the makers' cash prices, checked October 17, 2026 [1][2]. New York Medicaid does not cover these drugs for obesity [3], so most people without employer coverage pay cash.

Updated Oct 17, 2026By the Wellchosen Health editorial team

Medical review: pending. A licensed clinician has not yet reviewed this page.

Medical weight loss is a prescriber-supervised obesity treatment that can include FDA-approved GLP-1 medicines such as tirzepatide or semaglutide.

Adults with obesity
Nassau 28.4%, Suffolk 29.7% (2023) [4][5]
Adults with diagnosed diabetes
Nassau 10.1%, Suffolk 10.0% (2023) [4][5]
Population, Nassau plus Suffolk
2,945,029 (July 2025) [6][7]
NY Medicaid GLP-1s for obesity
Not covered (Jan 2026) [3]
Prescriber licensing
NYS Office of the Professions [8]

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Two counties, nearly three million people

Long Island's two counties had 2,945,029 residents in July 2025: 1,398,939 in Nassau and 1,546,090 in Suffolk [6][7]. CDC PLACES estimates adult obesity at 28.4% in Nassau and 29.7% in Suffolk in 2023, with diagnosed diabetes at about 10% in both [4][5]. There is no single Long Island figure, so we show both counties.

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Medicine prices, not clinic prices

Brand GLP-1 cash prices (checked Oct 17, 2026)
DrugMonthly priceWhereSource
Wegovy pill$149 to $299NovoCare or retail pharmacy with offer[1]
Wegovy pen$349NovoCare or retail pharmacy with offer[1]
Zepbound$299 to $449LillyDirect delivery or Walmart pickup[2]
Prescription required. Clinic fees are separate. All channels on the GLP-1 cost page.

Readers looking for tirzepatide on Long Island can start with tirzepatide cost and Zepbound cost. The GLP-1 cost comparison covers everything else.

Hospital programs

We could not confirm the details of any Long Island hospital weight management program during this update, so we do not list one. Ask your primary care doctor for a referral to obesity medicine or endocrinology, and ask the program three things: whether it prescribes brand GLP-1s, what a self-pay visit costs, and whether you can fill the drug through a manufacturer cash program.

Rules that protect New York patients

New York treats paying or receiving fees for patient referrals, and improper fee splitting, as professional misconduct for licensees [9]. Physician licenses are issued through the State Education Department's Office of the Professions, where you can look up a prescriber [8]. Be cautious with any program that calls compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide generic or the same as a brand. Compounded versions are not FDA-approved, and FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality [10].

Coverage options

  • Medicaid: New York does not cover GLP-1s for obesity [3].
  • Medicare Part D: the GLP-1 Bridge charges $50 a month for eligible members from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 [11].
  • Commercial plans: if Zepbound is covered, Lilly's savings card can cut the cost to $25; if it is not, the card brings the KwikPen to $299 to $449 [12].

Warning signs

Stop and call your prescriber for severe stomach pain that will not go away, which can be pancreatitis, or for swelling, rash or trouble breathing. If you also use insulin or a sulfonylurea, watch for low blood sugar. GLP-1 drugs carry a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors in animals [13][14]. Ask about pregnancy guidance on the label. Call 911 in an emergency.

More options

Nearby pages: New York City, New Jersey and Boston. Telehealth programs are compared in online GLP-1 programs. See the weight loss hub and how to find a clinic.

Questions people ask

How much is medical weight loss on Long Island?

Brand GLP-1 medicine costs $149 to $449 a month at manufacturer cash prices, checked October 17, 2026 [1][2]. Clinic visits and labs are extra.

How much is tirzepatide on Long Island?

Brand Zepbound is $299 to $449 a month through LillyDirect, depending on dose [2].

What are obesity rates in Nassau and Suffolk?

CDC PLACES estimates 28.4% of Nassau adults and 29.7% of Suffolk adults had obesity in 2023 [4][5].

Does New York Medicaid cover Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss?

No. KFF's January 2026 review does not count New York among states covering GLP-1s for obesity [3].

How do I check a Long Island doctor's license?

Use the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions license lookup [8].

Is compounded tirzepatide FDA-approved?

No. Compounded tirzepatide and semaglutide are not FDA-approved, and FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality [10].

Sources

14 cited
  1. Wegovy self-pay offer. Novo Nordisk (NovoCare), accessed 2026-10-17.
  2. Zepbound self-pay pricing. Eli Lilly and Company (LillyDirect), accessed 2026-10-17.
  3. Medicaid coverage of and spending on GLP-1s. KFF, Jan 16, 2026.
  4. PLACES county estimates: Nassau County, NY. CDC PLACES (2025 release, BRFSS 2023), 2025 release.
  5. PLACES county estimates: Suffolk County, NY. CDC PLACES (2025 release, BRFSS 2023), 2025 release.
  6. QuickFacts: Nassau County, New York. U.S. Census Bureau, V2025 estimates, accessed 2026-10-17.
  7. QuickFacts: Suffolk County, New York. U.S. Census Bureau, V2025 estimates, accessed 2026-10-17.
  8. New York State Board for Medicine. NYS Education Department, Office of the Professions, accessed 2026-10-17.
  9. N.Y. Education Law 6530: professional misconduct. New York State Senate, accessed 2026-10-17.
  10. FDA's concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Oct 1, 2026.
  11. Weight loss drugs coverage. Medicare.gov, accessed 2026-10-17.
  12. Zepbound coverage and savings. Eli Lilly and Company, accessed 2026-10-17.
  13. Zepbound (tirzepatide) prescribing information. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Apr 2026.
  14. Wegovy label. DailyMed, NLM, Jun 2026.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk with a licensed clinician about your own care.

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