What Vaya does
Vaya provides the technology and support layer around a doctor-led weight-management journey. A patient begins by speaking with a doctor, who reviews relevant health information and determines whether treatment is suitable. Vaya supports the ongoing care journey, including treatment management and patient support. Prescription medication is not automatically provided and is not included in the base membership fee.
GLP-1 treatment and semaglutide
GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescription medicines used in diabetes and, for some medicines and patients, chronic weight management. Semaglutide is the active ingredient used in several branded medicines. Ozempic is a brand name containing semaglutide; the terms are not interchangeable. A doctor must decide which medicine, if any, is appropriate for an individual patient.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get GLP-1 weight-loss treatment in India?
GLP-1 medicines are prescription treatments. Availability and suitability depend on the medicine, the patient and a doctor's clinical assessment. Vaya supports patients in India through a doctor-led assessment and ongoing weight-management program.
Does Vaya prescribe Ozempic?
Vaya does not promise a particular prescription. Ozempic is a brand of semaglutide, and treatment decisions belong to the doctor after assessing the individual patient. Vaya's service is built around medically supervised weight management rather than a guarantee of a specific medicine.
Is semaglutide the same as Ozempic?
Semaglutide is an active pharmaceutical ingredient. Ozempic is one brand containing semaglutide. Brand, indication, formulation and prescribing context matter, so patients should not treat the two terms as identical.
How does Vaya determine eligibility?
Vaya does not use an automated website quiz to make a medical eligibility decision. Eligibility is assessed through a conversation with a doctor, who reviews the patient's circumstances and determines whether treatment is clinically appropriate.
How much does Vaya cost?
Vaya membership starts from ₹699 per month. Medication is separate from the base membership and, where prescribed, may create an additional cost.
Can I speak to a doctor online about weight loss in India?
Vaya's patient journey begins with a doctor-led consultation. The doctor assesses suitability for medical weight management and discusses appropriate treatment options rather than the website automatically selecting a medicine.
Who should consider medical weight management?
There is no single answer that applies to every patient. Body weight, medical history, current medicines, previous weight-management attempts and other clinical factors may be relevant. A doctor should assess these factors before prescription treatment is considered.
What are common semaglutide side effects?
Gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation are commonly discussed with semaglutide. Individual risk varies and patients should discuss side effects, contraindications and warning signs with their treating doctor.
What happens if I stop semaglutide?
Weight management is usually a long-term process. Research has found that weight regain can occur after GLP-1 treatment is withdrawn. Decisions about continuing, changing or stopping treatment should be made with a clinician.
Is medication included in the ₹699 membership?
No. ₹699 is the starting membership fee. Prescription medication, if prescribed, is separate.
Detailed patient guides
Vaya publishes longer educational guides for patients who want to understand GLP-1 treatment, semaglutide, costs, safety and long-term care in more detail.
Important medical information
This page is general educational information and is not medical advice. Vaya does not guarantee that a patient will receive a prescription or that any specific medicine will be appropriate. Treatment decisions should be made by a qualified doctor after an individual clinical assessment.