Althera
Althera is a fully online medical clinic offering physician-led weight-loss programs in Brazil. Patients complete a digital health assessment, receive a personalized treatment protocol from a specialized doctor, and can have original medications delivered to their homes by ANVISA-approved partner pharmacies. The program includes continuous follow-up through a mobile app with check-ins, dose adjustments, and direct messaging with the medical team.
- Healthcare Technology
- Digital Health
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Many people seeking weight loss turn to self-directed diets, unregulated products, or generic programs without proper medical oversight, which can lead to unsafe practices, ineffective results, and untreated underlying health conditions. Access to specialized medical care for weight management is often inconvenient, requiring in-person visits, long wait times, and fragmented follow-up, discouraging continuous treatment and monitoring.
Solution
Althera is a fully online medical clinic that provides structured, physician-led weight-loss programs. Patients complete a detailed digital health assessment, and a specialized Althera doctor reviews the case and recommends a personalized treatment protocol based on scientific evidence. When medication is clinically indicated, patients receive original products delivered to their homes by ANVISA-approved partner pharmacies. The program includes continuous physician follow-up through an app, with periodic check-ins, dose adjustments, and direct messaging for questions or side effects, ensuring ongoing medical supervision throughout the treatment journey.
Target Audience
Adults in Brazil seeking medically supervised weight loss who want a convenient, fully online treatment experience with home delivery and continuous physician support rather than in-person clinic visits.
Features
- Fully digital process: online health assessment, remote medical evaluation, and digital prescriptions with no in-person clinic visits required
- Specialized medical team led by an endocrinologist, providing evidence-based protocols grounded in recognized clinical studies
- Delivery of original medication from ANVISA-certified partner pharmacies directly to the patient's home with specialized packaging to preserve product quality
- Mobile app for ongoing care: exam tracking, progress monitoring, dose and strategy adjustments, medication reminders, and a direct channel for medical questions
- Two subscription options: Medical Treatment Program (covers evaluation and follow-up; medication purchased separately) and Combined Treatment Program (medication included if prescribed, with no surprise costs)
- Transparent refund policy: if no treatment is indicated after evaluation, charges are canceled or refunded