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Patients receive instructions on proper use, storage, and dosing schedules from their provider

Standard Dosing Escalation Schedule Weeks 1-4: Dose: 2.5 mg weekly Purpose: Starting dose, assess tolerance Monthly total: 10 mg Weeks 5-8: Dose: 5 mg weekly Purpose: First increase, enhanced effectiveness Monthly total: 20 mg Weeks 9-12: Dose: 7.5 mg weekly Purpose: Approaching therapeutic dose Monthly total: 30 mg Weeks 13-16: Dose: 10 mg weekly Purpose: Therapeutic dose for many Monthly total: 40 mg Weeks 17-20: Dose: 12.5 mg weekly Purpose: Higher therapeutic dose Monthly total: 50 mg Week 21+: Dose: 15 mg weekly Purpose: Maximum dose Monthly total: 60 mg Flat-Rate vs Tiered Pricing Models Flat-Rate Pricing (Most Common): How It Works: Same monthly price regardless of dose $349-$699/month from start to finish No price increases as dose escalates Simplifies budgeting Providers Using Flat-Rate: TrimRx: $349/month (all doses) Most telehealth platforms Majority of compounding programs Advantages: Predictable costs Simple billing No surprises as dose increases Fair across treatment journey Why flat-rate works: Higher doses offset by lower doses Averages out over time Easier administration Better patient experience Tiered Pricing (Less Common): How It Works: Price increases with dose Lower cost for 2.5-5 mg doses Higher cost for 10-15 mg doses More complex billing Example Tiered Structure: 2.5-5 mg: $299/month 7.5-10 mg: $399/month 12.5-15 mg: $499/month Advantages: Lower initial cost (appealing) May save money if stay at lower dose Disadvantages: Unpredictable final cost Most people escalate to higher doses Total cost often higher than flat-rate Can feel like bait and switch Providers Using Tiered: Some medical spas Certain weight loss clinics Less common among telehealth Most patients prefer flat-rate for predictability and simplicity