Curious about peptides? Start with a real clinical conversation. Shelbi Arcand, FNP-BC evaluates whether peptide therapy fits your health, your history, and your goals — and builds a plan that's actually yours. By secure video, for patients in Florida.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the same building blocks that make up proteins, just smaller. In the body they act as signaling molecules: they carry instructions between cells and help regulate things like metabolism, tissue repair, hormones, and inflammation.
In a medical setting, specific peptides can be prescribed to support particular goals. Some are long-established FDA-approved medications; others are newer and available only through compounding. What's right for you — if anything — depends on your health history and an evaluation. That's what the consultation is for.
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide that influence appetite and blood sugar.
Some FDA-approvedPeptides such as BPC-157 and TB-500, studied in research settings for tissue repair and recovery.
Compounded · not FDA-approvedSecretagogues like sermorelin, ipamorelin, and CJC-1295 that prompt the body's own growth-hormone release. Tesamorelin is FDA-approved for a specific indication.
Mixed statusPT-141 (bremelanotide) acts centrally on sexual desire; it is FDA-approved for a specific indication.
FDA-approved (specific use)Options such as NAD+, selank, semax, and thymosin alpha-1, marketed in wellness settings for energy, mood, or immune support.
Not FDA-approvedGHK-Cu (copper peptide) is common in topical skincare for collagen and skin support; injectable forms are not FDA-approved.
Topical common · injectable not approvedPeptide categories are described here for general education. Which specific peptides can be prescribed depends on your evaluation and current regulations — the compounding status of many peptides is under active FDA review and can change. Your provider prescribes only what is clinically appropriate and legally available for you.
Meet Shelbi by secure video. Bring your goals and questions — no commitment to any therapy.
Review of your history, medications, and goals — with lab work when it's needed to guide safety and dosing.
If peptide therapy is appropriate, you get a plan built for you — with the benefits, risks, and sourcing explained.
Ongoing check-ins to track how you're responding and adjust as needed. Peptide therapy is a supervised process, not a one-time script.
Peptide therapy is elective and self-pay — it is not covered by insurance. Costs vary a lot by peptide, protocol, and whether lab work is included. As general market context (not a Clinically Clear price list):
At Clinically Clear, you begin with a consultation booked as a visit (see visit pricing). Your individualized peptide plan — and what it costs — is determined during that consultation, based on what's appropriate for you. Nothing is prescribed sight-unseen.
Yes. Peptide therapy requires a medical evaluation and a prescription from a licensed provider — it's not something you get over the counter.
Some are. Semaglutide, tirzepatide, tesamorelin, and bremelanotide (PT-141) are FDA-approved for specific indications. Many other peptides are compounded and are not FDA-approved. Their compounding status is regulated and currently under active FDA review, so what's available can change over time.
It depends. Lab work is provider-directed — sometimes it's needed before or during a protocol to guide dosing and safety, sometimes it isn't. Shelbi will advise based on your history and the specific therapy being considered.
A review of your health history, current medications, allergies, goals, and any contraindications — plus an honest conversation about benefits and risks. From there, your provider determines whether peptide therapy is appropriate. Not everyone is a candidate.
No — peptide therapy is elective and self-pay. We can provide an itemized receipt (superbill) on request, but reimbursement is uncommon and up to your insurer.
They vary by peptide and can include nausea, injection-site irritation, headache, fatigue, or appetite changes. The specific risks of any therapy considered are reviewed with you before you start. Individual results and tolerability vary.
For eligible patients, the consultation and follow-ups are done by secure video. You must be physically located in Florida at the time of your visit. If any part of your care needs in-person attention, we'll tell you.
By state licensing requirements, you must be physically located in Florida at the time of your telehealth appointment.
The only way to know is a real evaluation. Book a consultation with Shelbi Arcand, FNP-BC — no commitment, just a clear, honest conversation.
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