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Program · Physician-Led Program
Live at 30+ Food Basics stores Physician-led OHIP + patient-pay

Medical Weight Management That Works

Evidence-based physician-supervised programs including GLP-1 therapies, lifestyle counselling, and lab-guided treatment planning — personalised to you.

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Physician-Supervised
Every program, every step
≈ 1 Week Access
Typical first appointment
100% Virtual
From anywhere in Ontario
Lab-Guided Plans
Evidence-based & personalised
Every program, every step
Physician-Supervised
Typical first appointment
≈ 1 Week Access
From anywhere in Ontario
100% Virtual
Evidence-based & personalised
Lab-Guided Plans

01Who it's for

The following guidelines help indicate whether our weight management program may be appropriate. A physician assessment will confirm eligibility.

  • Have a BMI ≥ 27 with weight-related health concerns
  • Have Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
  • Have tried diet and exercise without sufficient results
  • Are an Ontario resident with a valid health card
  • Are able to participate in virtual care appointments

02How the program works

Day 0 · Online intake

Initial Intake & Eligibility Review

Complete a short intake form online. Our team reviews your information and confirms program eligibility typically within one business day.

Week 1 · In-store

Lab Work & Health Assessment

Your physician will order appropriate baseline labs — metabolic panel, thyroid, glucose, lipids — to personalise your treatment plan.

Week 2 · Virtual

Physician Consultation

A secure virtual consultation with your DOS physician to review labs, discuss history, and design your tailored weight management plan.

Weeks 3+ · Hybrid

Prescription & Program Start

If appropriate, your physician issues a prescription — sent directly to your pharmacy. Your DOS program starts immediately.

Wrap-up

Ongoing Monitoring & Follow-Up

Regular virtual check-ins to monitor progress, adjust dosing, review labs, and provide continuous support throughout your program.

03What's included

Physician-Supervised
≈ 1 Week Access
100% Virtual
Lab-Guided Plans
Rexall & Metro
Initial Intake & Eligibility Review

04Coverage & what's billed

OHIP-covered
Physician visits· no cost to you
All physician consultations are billed directly to OHIP under your provincial health card. You will never receive an invoice for a covered consultation.
Valid health card required at intake

What's covered: physician consultations, requisitioned lab work, in-store vitals review, prescription refills written by your DOS physician, and follow-up visits during the program.

What may be patient-pay: certain weight-loss or specialty medications (depending on private insurance), supplements, and any out-of-program services you elect. Your DOS physician will discuss any patient-pay item with you before prescribing — nothing is added to your file without consent.

05Your Food Basics pharmacist

Each Food Basics location partnered with DOS has at least one pharmacist briefed on the program. They have access to your DOS chart (with your consent) and can answer questions about side effects, interactions, and adjustments without you needing to wait for a physician appointment.

06Eligibility & safety

The following guidelines help indicate whether our weight management program may be appropriate. A physician assessment will confirm eligibility.

This program may not be right for you if you:

  • Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
  • Have a personal or family history of MTC or MEN2
  • Have Type 1 diabetes
  • Have a history of pancreatitis
  • Are currently on certain interacting medications

07Common questions

Do I need a referral to access this program?
No referral is required. You can book directly through our website. However, your family physician can also refer you via our provider referral form, and we will coordinate care with them throughout your program.
Is Ozempic or Wegovy covered by OHIP?
Currently, Wegovy and Ozempic are not covered by OHIP for weight management purposes in Ontario. However, if you have private insurance or an employer drug plan, these medications may be partially or fully covered. Ozempic may also be covered for patients with Type 2 diabetes. Your physician will discuss coverage options and lower-cost alternatives where applicable.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your first appointment is a comprehensive virtual consultation. Your physician will review your health history, current medications, prior weight loss attempts, and relevant labs. If labs have not yet been done, your physician will issue lab requisitions at this visit. Together, you will design your personalised treatment plan.
How long does the program last?
Obesity medicine recognises excess weight as a chronic, relapsing condition — not a short-term problem. Most patients benefit from ongoing physician oversight. Active treatment phases typically run 6–12 months, with regular follow-up thereafter to maintain results and adjust therapy as needed.
Ready to begin

Care that walks you in, prescribes, and follows up.

From intake to maintenance — one chart shared between your DOS physician and Food Basics pharmacist.

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