NOVI Optimum Plus

A Medically Supervised Program for Sustainable Weight Management

The Advantage of Medical Weight Loss

Comparing Medically Supervised Treatment with Non-Medication Approaches

Enhanced Satiety & Reduced Appetite

Helps you feel fuller for longer and experience a noticeable decrease in hunger signals, supporting a reduction in calorie intake without the common struggle of dieting.

Reduced "Food Noise", Cravings & Emotional Eating

Acts on appetite centers in the brain, which helps to lessen intrusive thoughts about food (often called "food noise") and supports better regulation of cravings. Also makes it easier to manage emotional eating patterns, like stress eating.

Decreased Body Fat Percentage

Reduces overall body weight, with a primary impact on decreasing body fat mass.

Improved Insulin Sensitivity & Metabolic Health

Plays a crucial role in enhancing your body's responsiveness to insulin, both through direct actions on insulin pathways and indirectly by promoting weight loss, particularly of visceral fat linked to insulin resistance.

Lose weight sustainably with our medical weight management program

You could lose 15% of your body weight over 1 year.

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Your current weight

Your weight in 1 year*

80 - 15% =
68.0 kg

*Results based on clinical trials. Individual outcomes may vary. [1]

Weight Loss with GLP-1 RA Medication Vs. Non-Medication Methods [1]

“...results in a sensation of satiety, or fullness, lasting much longer than possible with natural GLP-1 hormone levels” [2]

“...can lead to clinically significant weight loss and may also help improve other aspects of metabolic health” [3]

“... promise for weight management, with significant reductions in weight, improved metabolic outcomes” [4]

Personalized Health Coaching:
Enhancing Your Weight Loss and Long-Term Success

Our approach combines medical treatment with dedicated coaching because we believe in empowering you for long-term success, not just short-term results.

Enhance Results with Personalized App-Based and In-Person Coaching

NOVI Health’s app delivers easy-to-follow, customized coaching (by a trained NOVI professional) to support your medical weight loss by helping manage calories, reduce potential side effects, and achieve clinically proven results.

Achieve and Sustain Long-Term Success

Work with a dedicated health coach to build healthy habits tailored to your unique lifestyle. Our approach empowers you with science-backed strategies for lifelong weight management.

What to Expect on Your Weight Loss Journey
with NOVI Optimum Plus

Your transformative journey with NOVI Optimum Plus is structured for steady progress and lasting success

Months 1 - 3

Personalized Plan & Expert Support

Begin your tailored treatment journey with initial consultations involving a dedicated doctor and your personal health coach. Our team is with you every step, ensuring your treatment is effective and comfortable.

  • Feel More in Control
    Experience reduced appetite, hunger, and cravings to support healthier eating habits.

  • Initial Progress
    Achieve approximately 6% weight loss, with a 30-day doctor review and continuous coaching to ensure you remain on track.

Months 4 - 6

Experience Noticeable Results

Aim to achieve approximately 12% weight loss, accompanied by noticeable body changes that can boost your energy and confidence.

  • Stay Safe and Supported
    Benefit from quarterly doctor reviews to ensure safe, effective, and guided medication use.

  • Build Lifelong Habits
    Maintain progress with personalized coaching focused on sustainable, long-term lifestyle changes.

Month 7-12

Attain Lasting Results

Work towards a potential 15% body weight loss or more with continuous medical and coaching support.

  • Build Healthy Habits for Life
    Make mindful food and fitness choices that support long-term, sustainable weight loss.

  • Improve Your Overall Health
    Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes with continued doctor reviews and personalized coaching.

Start Your Journey
with NOVI

  • Your Personalized Consultation with Your Doctor & Health Coach

    Your initial consultation with a NOVI doctor and health coach can be conducted via video or in-clinic. During this session, we'll discuss your health profile, medical history, lifestyle, and weight loss aspirations. If you opt for a video consultation, a separate in-clinic appointment can be arranged for your body composition scan. This comprehensive assessment enables your doctor to design the most suitable and holistic treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

  • Convenient Access to Your Prescribed Medication

    Once prescribed by your doctor, your medication will be conveniently delivered to you, typically within one working day.

  • Ongoing Throughout Your Treatment: Continuous Support via the NOVI Health App

    Throughout your treatment, you'll receive continuous care and personalized support. The NOVI Health app provides direct access to your health coach and/or doctor for guidance, communication, and personalized tips.

  • Your First Monthly Progress Review

    One month into your program, you'll have a dedicated review session with your doctor to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your personalized plan.

  • Continued Support & Medication: Program Options from $469/month or $1,289/3 months (inclusive of GST)

    • Includes:

      Regular Medical Reviews (Every 3 Months)

      You'll have quarterly reviews with your doctor to ensure your continued progress and wellbeing. Regular follow-up and advice are also readily available via the NOVI Health app.

    • Plus:

      Comprehensive Ongoing Care and Support

      Benefit from continuous care and proactive support from your dedicated healthcare team, accessible through the NOVI Health app. On-demand reviews can be arranged if your needs change. To ensure you stay on track, you'll receive regular advice, and your personalized care plan will be adapted based on your progress and evolving needs.

    Price may vary according to the type of medication chosen, subject to availability.

Our Integrated Medical Weight Management Programs Designed for Sustainable Weight Loss and Enhanced Vitality

Not sure which program suits your weight management goals? Optimum Plus offers medical support with health coaching, while Optimum 365 adds fitness guidance and curated supplements, including protein shakes, for a more structured approach.

Optimum Plus

Optimum 365

New
Overview

Doctor-led program focusing on medication and personalized dietitian coaching for sustainable weight loss.

Comprehensive, doctor-led, all-in-one program integrating medication, dietitian coaching, 1:1 personal training, and curated supplements.
Suited For

Ideal for those who primarily seek medical and nutritional guidance with digital tracking, without needing integrated fitness or supplements.

Ideal for those who want a holistic approach with full support for diet, exercise, and health optimization.
Doctor Consult and Support
GLP1-RA medication
Personalized health coaching
1-on-1 personal training with certified fitness coaches
Structured exercise program
Curated Supplement Support
Protein Supplements
Access to NOVI Health app for tracking and messaging
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Why Choose NOVI
for Your Weight Loss Journey?

Medical weight loss
program

Others

Slimming centres,
supplements,
self-diet plans
Addresses underlying causes of obesity holistically for better overall health
Clinically proven results
(15% weight loss [1])
Access to doctor-prescribed and managed medications
Personalized lifestyle guidance from doctors and health coaches
Continuous app-based coaching and support
Develops sustainable habits for long-term weight management

NOVI Health

“Dr Sue-Anne Toh, co-founder of technology-enabled healthcare provider Novi Health, said… patients will first have to consult a doctor to assess their suitability for the medication. If prescribed [with medication], they will get consultations and digital coaching by Novi Health’s dietitian and health coach. This ensures that patients are better supported to manage potential side effects, and get the most sustainable and optimal results with the medication.” [6]

“…we work hard to equip and empower people with the skill sets and the knowledge, through personalised health coaching programmes, to help them maintain a healthy body composition and keep the weight off without lifelong dependency on [medication]..” [7]

AS FEATURED IN

NOVI Health’s philosophy
on a holistic approach to battle excess weight

"Medications containing GLP1-RA can play a crucial role in fighting the rise in obesity, but they must be seen as part of a toolkit alongside diet, exercise and behavioural support, says NOVI Health co-founder Kyle Tan."

"There is limited effectiveness in undertaking medication, dieting or exercise in silo - in fact, managing obesity through dieting alone may have adverse effects. Research has shown that up to 25 per cent of total weight lost can come from the loss of muscle, bone and other fat-free tissue, which can result in a lowered metabolism and reduced strength and performance.

"It is thus important to go with a personalised, holistic approach for weight loss managed by experts, so that side effects, both short- and long-term, can be addressed effectively and sustainably depending on one’s lifestyle." [8]

AS FEATURED IN

Your Medical Team

Dr Sue Anne Toh

Senior Consultant Specialist, Endocrinology

MA, MBBChir (University of Cambridge, UK), ABIM (Int Med, Endocrinology)

Dr Kyle Tan

Consultant, Preventive Medicine

MBBS, MPH, FAMS

Dr Todd On

Associate Consultant, Family Physician

MBBS, GDFM, MMED (FM), MCFP (S)

Dr Yeo Junjie

Family Physician

MD, GDFM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Program Information

  • What does NOVI Optimum Plus include?

    NOVI Optimum Plus is a holistic medical treatment for sustainable weight loss which includes:
    • The patients treated lost an average of 15% body weight over 68 weeks.
    • Specialist doctor consultation. You get to consult local doctors specializing in weight management over video call or in-person.
    • Digital diet and fitness coaching. A personal health coach you can reach via our NOVI Health app to help you achieve your weight goals.

  • How much does it cost?

    Price (inclusive of GST) starts from $469/month or $1,289/3 months (inclusive of GST).

    Cancellations can be made any time prior to your next renewal. Please note that there will be no refunds or returns allowed after your weight loss medication has been dispensed.

  • What is a body composition analysis and why is it taken during consultation?

    Body composition analysis provides a clearer picture of your health and fitness status. It shows your total body weight, muscle mass balance, and body fat distribution, among others. While effective for weight loss, these medications can sometimes result in muscle loss, making it crucial to adopt a holistic approach that includes exercise and proper nutrition. We take your body composition analysis during your appointment to monitor key metrics like fat percentage and muscle mass, ensuring your weight loss journey is both safe and effective. Healthy weight loss isn't about shedding kilos quickly but about losing weight sustainably while preserving muscle mass.

  • For video consultation, how will my body composition analysis be taken?

    After your video consultation, you can schedule an in-clinic appointment for a body composition scan during our operating hours. Simply inform the team that you'd like to come in for measurements, and they will assist you in booking the appointment.

  • How can I redeem my NS LifeSG credits?

    You can redeem your NS LifeSG credits when you complete a video or in-clinic consultation for the following services:

    • Diabetes Care: Magnum
    • Weight Management: Optimum Plus
    • Health Screening: NOVI Assessment Essential, NOVI Assessment Max, NOVI Assessment Max with MCED
    • Multi-Cancer Screening: LucenceINSIGHT™ 5, LucenceINSIGHT™ 7, LucenceINSIGHT™ 12, LucenceINSIGHT™ 50

    After your consultation, you will receive an invoice and a PayNow QR code that you can scan and pay via the LifeSG app.

    To learn more about how to pay using the LifeSG app, please refer to this step-by-step guide.

    If you have any other questions on the redemption of your NS LifeSG credits, you may also WhatsApp us and we will make every effort to assist you.

Medication Benefits

  • How can weight loss medications help me lose weight?

    Weight loss medications help you lose weight by:
    • Reducing cravings. They overhaul your “hunger and craving hormones” working on the reward center of the brain.
    • Suppressing appetite. The medication slows down gastric emptying, making you eat less, feel full longer, and lose weight.
    • Preventing overeating. It lowers blood sugar, reducing cravings and slowing digestion, preventing you from overeating.
    • Decreasing body fat percentage. Reduce body weight mainly from body fat mass.

  • How long do I need to take weight loss medications?

    When people first start to take weight loss medications, they tend to lose weight rather quickly. After a few months, the weight loss starts to slow down. Eventually, people reach a stable weight on these medications.

    Some people become concerned when they reach this weight loss plateau. They may believe that the weight loss medication has stopped working because they aren’t losing weight anymore. However, this weight loss plateau is normal and expected. If a person were to continue to lose weight indefinitely, they would eventually become unhealthy. It’s actually a good thing for your weight to stabilize at some point.

  • Should I stop taking weight loss medications once my weight is stable?

    Upon reaching a stable weight, remaining on these medications can help many people to maintain a healthy and stable body weight. This is one of the major benefits of long-term use of weight loss medications.

    However, there are some individuals who are able to successfully maintain their weight after going off weight loss medications. Whether this is possible for you will need to be discussed with your treating physician.

  • What are other benefits of weight loss medications?

    • Helps control blood sugar. These medications have been shown to control blood sugar effectively, making them an attractive option for many diabetes patients.
    • Reduction in risk of heart disease and kidney failure. These weight loss medications have been shown to be cardioprotective, meaning that they reduce the risk of heart disease.

  • How do I get the most benefit from these weight loss medications?

    To maximize its effectiveness, it is recommended to work on optimizing your diet and physical activity levels together with taking the medication.

    Improving your diet quality and physical fitness will help with glucose control, make you feel more energetic, and help you get the most out of your day. It will also help to sustain the weight loss you experience.

    NOVI Health strongly believes in empowering individuals to improve their diet and fitness, and our team can help you create a personalized plan to complement your treatment.

  • What are the benefits of long-term use of weight loss medications?

    In addition to helping maintain a healthy body weight, weight loss medications help to keep blood sugar under control. This effect appears to last for the long term.

    For people living with type 2 diabetes, keeping blood sugar under control can help to reduce the risk of long-term health effects such as heart disease and kidney disease. In addition, people taking these weight loss medications have been found to have significantly lower blood pressure than those taking a placebo.

    Recent studies have also found benefits for those experiencing heart failure. Over one year, people taking weight loss medications experienced significantly greater improvements in symptoms and physical function than those taking a placebo.

Safety Concerns

  • What are the potential side effects of weight loss medications?

    Like all medications, they can have several potential side effects. If you experience any of these side effects, you should consult your doctor to review your treatment plan.

    Some of the potential side effects of these weight loss medications are:
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Constipation or Bloating
    • Headache
    • Heartburn
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Burping or Indigestion
    • Allergic Reaction (such as hives, swelling, or rash)

  • Is it safe to use weight loss medications long-term?

    Overall, weight loss medications are considered to be safe for long-term use. A study has shown a 20% reduction in risk of heart disease and stroke in obese individuals with the use of these medications. There does appear to be a slightly increased risk of gallbladder disease with longer-term use, although the risk is extremely small.

  • What if I have existing prescriptions?

    If you are currently taking any medications or supplements for your health condition(s), please inform us during the appointment booking process and notify the doctor during your consultation. This will allow the doctor to advise on the suitability of the weight loss medication and identify any potential interactions between your medications or supplements.

    Given the many factors and conditions that can affect the suitability of weight loss treatments and medication interactions, it is best to be upfront. Inform us during the booking process and again during your consultation so we can provide the most appropriate advice.

  • What if I have existing health conditions?

    If you have any existing health condition(s), please inform us during the appointment booking process and notify the doctor during your consultation. This will enable the doctor to assess the suitability of weight loss treatments and the weight loss medication for your specific health condition(s).