
- Longevity
- Weight management
- Metabolic health
Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.
Saxenda is the brand name for liraglutide 3 mg, a GLP-1 medication approved for chronic weight management. HealifyNow evaluates, prescribes when appropriate, and supports you throughout treatment.
Saxenda contains liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It works by acting on the appetite centers of the brain to reduce hunger and help you feel full sooner, supporting gradual, sustained weight loss alongside diet and lifestyle changes.
Saxenda is a once-daily injection, in contrast to weekly GLP-1 options such as Wegovy. Some people and clinicians prefer the daily routine and the longer track record liraglutide has in this medication class.
HealifyNow delivers this through telehealth — a thorough phone or video visit, baseline labs where appropriate, careful dose titration, and ongoing monitoring with a licensed clinician through our HIPAA-compliant platform.
You meet the medical criteria for Saxenda as evaluated by your clinician.
Standard baseline labs are part of the program.
Personal and family medical history reviewed thoroughly.
Your clinician sets honest expectations about what the medication can and can't do.
From your first message to your medication arriving at your door — clinician-guided, every step.
A care team member meets with you to understand your goals, medical history, and treatment preferences. The first visit is no-cost and no-commitment — we want you to be confident before moving forward.
Connect by secure video or phone with a U.S.-licensed physician or nurse practitioner who reviews your full picture — labs, prior treatments, current medications, and lifestyle — and decides what is clinically appropriate.
If your clinician determines treatment is right for you, they issue a prescription that goes to a licensed U.S. pharmacy. We coordinate discreet shipping, or you can fill it locally. Follow-up visits are built in.
Saxenda contains liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Like semaglutide, it increases fullness, reduces appetite and slows stomach emptying, and it helps regulate blood sugar.
Liraglutide is shorter-acting than semaglutide, so Saxenda is a once-daily injection rather than once weekly. The dose is increased gradually to limit digestive side effects.
Your clinician will review every relevant detail with you. Here are the most important points to know up front.
Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and constipation are the most common side effects, especially when the dose goes up. Smaller meals and stopping when full help.
Not for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2. Report a neck lump, trouble swallowing or ongoing hoarseness.
Severe stomach pain that won't go away, with or without vomiting, can signal pancreatitis or gallbladder problems. Stop the medication and get care right away.
Saxenda can raise resting heart rate. Report a racing heartbeat, and tell your clinician about any depression or new mood changes.
All medications must be prescribed by a licensed provider based on medical necessity. Treatment is not suitable for everyone. Results may vary.
Saxenda is injected once a day, at any time of day, into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm.
The dose increases each week over about five weeks until you reach the full daily dose. Going slowly helps your stomach adjust.
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We built HealifyNow because telehealth done badly is everywhere — and telehealth done right still feels rare. Here is what makes us different.
No waiting rooms, no faxed forms, no insurance hoops. Quick consults, simple intake, prescriptions handled digitally.
Real physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists with active licenses. Not chatbots, not offshore call centers.
Medications ship from licensed U.S. pharmacies in plain packaging. Most orders arrive in 2-5 business days.
Reach a real human seven days a week. Most messages get a clinical reply within a few hours, not days.
HealifyNow prescriptions are reviewed and authorized by independently licensed physicians — real doctors with real credentials from top medical institutions in the United States.

A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.

A Columbia-trained physician and former collegiate athlete focused on metabolic function, body composition, and healthspan.

A board-certified OB-GYN and ACOG Fellow with more than four decades of experience in women's health.
Real people, real results. Names and details published with permission.
"Started Saxenda at 248 lbs, BMI 38. Twelve months later: 197 lbs, BMI 30. Knee pain gone, off two blood pressure meds. The food noise quieted within three weeks and that alone was life-changing."
"Tried every diet for 20 years. Saxenda is the first thing that actually worked. Down 41 lbs in 8 months. The hunger I'd been fighting since adolescence finally stopped."
"HealifyNow's process was simple. Labs, phone or video visit, prescription. Down 28 lbs in 5 months on Saxenda. Felt supported the entire way."
Both are GLP-1 medications for weight management, but Saxenda is liraglutide taken once daily, while Wegovy is semaglutide taken once weekly. Your clinician can help you choose.
Saxenda is a once-daily subcutaneous injection using a prefilled pen. Your clinician guides you through a gradual dose increase to limit side effects.
Nausea, especially early in treatment, is the most common. Others include constipation, diarrhea, and headache. Your clinician reviews these and how to manage them.
It is for adults with obesity, or who are overweight with a weight-related condition, after a clinician confirms it is appropriate. It is not suitable for everyone.
Book a free consultation, answer a short health questionnaire, then meet a licensed clinician by secure video or phone. If Saxenda is medically appropriate, your clinician sends the prescription to a licensed U.S. pharmacy and it ships to your door.
Yes. Telehealth prescribing is legal when a licensed clinician evaluates you first. Saxenda is only prescribed when it's clinically appropriate, and it's filled by a licensed U.S. pharmacy.
Saxenda pricing is from $349/month. Your first consultation is free, you don't need insurance, and your clinician confirms the exact cost before anything is prescribed.
No. Care is self-pay with flat, published pricing, so you don't need insurance, referrals or prior authorizations to get started.
Many members meet a clinician within a few days of booking. If Saxenda is prescribed, it ships the same day in discreet packaging.
Your clinician reviews your medical history, current medications, past treatments and goals by secure video or phone, explains the benefits and side effects, and agrees a plan with you. Labs may be ordered if needed.
Sometimes. Depending on your history, your clinician may ask for recent results or order a lab panel before prescribing Saxenda. Lab testing can be arranged at draw sites nationwide.
GLP-1 medications aren't recommended if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2, or if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy. A history of pancreatitis also needs careful review. Your clinician screens for these first.
Yes. Visits take place on a HIPAA-compliant platform, your records are protected, and medication ships in plain, discreet packaging.
Yes. There are no contracts, and you can cancel from your patient portal. Medication that has already been dispensed can't be refunded.
Your clinician will tell you honestly and won't prescribe Saxenda. They'll explain other options, which may include a different medication, lifestyle support or a referral.
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