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HealingMaps Take: A Clive (west Des Moines metro) dermatology-led aesthetics practice offering Semaglutide GLP-1 peptide therapy with board-certified physician oversight. Dr. Erin Ducharme leads the clinical team and protocols are tailored to each patient’s goals after consultation.
Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology offers 8 specific peptide compounds (BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Semaglutide, and 2 more), placing it among the deepest in our Iowa directory (rank #2; the deepest offers 13).
✓ Last verified: March 29, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Location | Clive, Iowa |
| Address | 16349 Sheridan Ave Suite 102, Clive, IA 50325 |
| Phone | (515) 500-6899 |
| Website | ducharmedermatology.com |
| Treatments | Semaglutide, GLP-1 peptides |
| Conditions Treated | Weight management, metabolic health |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection, weekly |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | N/A |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Erin Ducharme — Board-Certified Dermatologist overseeing aesthetics and GLP-1 peptide program |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Erin Ducharme, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1891961900, with a primary specialty of Dermatology and a primary practice address in Clive, IA. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2008. NPPES record verified 2026-04-29.
What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions. Dermatology training covers skin and aesthetic indications; GHK-Cu and other tissue-repair peptides are common in dermatology-led peptide menus.
Typical Peptide Therapy Cost in the U.S.
National peptide therapy pricing — based on 487 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.
How Much Will Peptide Therapy Cost?
Estimate your monthly and program cost based on HealingMaps proprietary clinic pricing data across 487 verified peptide clinics.
Ongoing monthly
$200–$500
Range: $99–$600/mo
First month (incl. consult + labs)
$550
Range: $449–$950
Estimated program total
$1,550
Range: $944–$3,950
First-month setup varies. Some clinics bundle it; others bill consult + labs separately. Ask this clinic for exact pricing.
Select a peptide program to see pricing context.
Is Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Clive — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
- You want a broad compound menu — this listing names 8 specific peptides, among the deepest in the market.
- You want one of the most comprehensive peptide menus in the metro — this listing ranks #2 out of 5 we’ve reviewed locally.
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need to start treatment within the same week. Most peptide programs require baseline labs (1-3 days) plus pharmacy fulfillment (a few more days) before your first dose — plan on 1-3 weeks from consult call to first injection.
- You’re shopping primarily on price and need per-compound rates published up front. Most clinics share specific pricing only on the consult call. Use our cost calculator above for ballpark estimates and confirm specifics with the clinic.
- You want a clinic that publicly states its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy — this listing doesn’t disclose sourcing.
What to Expect at Your First Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — most clinics require labs before prescribing growth-hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), since those compounds modulate endocrine and metabolic pathways. Tissue-repair peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), sexual-wellness peptides (PT-141), and topical compounds are sometimes prescribed without labs. This listing doesn’t explicitly state lab requirements, so confirm on your consult call which panels they require for your specific protocol. Even when labs aren’t strictly required, they’re a smart personal baseline. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what to ask about.
- Protocol design — this listing publishes a deep menu (8 compounds, including BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, and others). Your provider narrows the protocol based on your goals, labs, and any contraindications.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — The clinic doesn’t publicly state its 503A or 503B sourcing, so confirm fulfillment timing on your consult call (in-state-only vs. nationwide; compounded-after-Rx vs. pre-batched).
- Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
- Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.
Most Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology Consult Call
The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.
- “Of these 8 compounds, which do most patients with my goals end up on?” A deep menu can mean either deep expertise or unfocused offerings — ask which compounds the clinic actually has the most experience with.
- “Is your compounding pharmacy 503A or 503B, and which specific pharmacy do you use?” The class affects whether your prescription is custom-compounded (503A) or pre-batched (503B), and whether they can ship across state lines.
- “Which lab panels do you require for the protocol you’d recommend for me?” Clinics typically require baseline labs for hormone-modulating compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide, growth-hormone secretagogues) and may skip them for some tissue-repair or topical compounds. Knowing your clinic’s specific lab requirements helps you compare to peers — and even when not required, baseline labs are smart personal protection.
- “Is this entirely cash-pay, or do you accept any insurance for the GLP-1 path (semaglutide, tirzepatide)?” Compounded peptides are almost never covered, but brand-name GLP-1s sometimes are with prior authorization.
- “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
- “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
- “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.
About Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology
Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology operates in Clive, Iowa and offers peptide therapy. The clinic’s peptide menu includes semaglutide, glp-1 peptides and related compounds, administered via subcutaneous injection, weekly. Dr. Erin Ducharme directs peptide protocols with a focus on matching compound and dose to each patient’s target condition.
For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.
What People Like
Dr. Ducharme’s board certification in dermatology provides MD-level oversight for the GLP-1 weight-loss program — rare for a medspa-branded service. Monthly monitoring appointments are built in.
What People Don’t Like
The peptide menu is Semaglutide only — patients looking for BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, or PT-141 need a different clinic.
Getting Started at Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology
New patients call (515) 500-6899 to schedule at the Clive Sheridan Avenue location. The Semaglutide program includes weekly injections plus monthly monitoring.
Explore more peptide therapy clinics on our peptide therapy near me directory.
Looking for more BPC-157 providers? Browse our directory of BPC-157 and recovery peptide clinics — including options in Iowa across the United States.
Learn more about this treatment:
- Sermorelin is the FDA-Approved Peptide That Restores Your Own Growth Hormone
- TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment): The Wound Healing Peptide Explained
Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology offer?
Based on this listing, Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology names 8 specific peptide compounds: BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Semaglutide, and 2 more. The clinic may offer additional compounds not published on its public listing — confirm the full menu on a consult call.
Is the clinical lead at Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Erin Ducharme is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1891961900, with a primary specialty of Dermatology and a primary practice address in Clive, IA. The NPI has been active since 2008.
Does Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.
How does Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology compare to other Iowa peptide clinics?
Among verified Iowa peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology ranks among the deepest peptide menus of Iowa clinics in the directory (rank #2). Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.
Where is Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology located?
Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology is located in Clive, Iowa. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What Iowa Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified Iowa peptide clinics in our directory. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most Iowa clinics actually offer?
Across Iowa peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 80% of listings; Ipamorelin in 80%; Semaglutide in 80%; CJC-1295 in 60%.
How transparent are Iowa clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
20% of Iowa clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.
Who’s actually prescribing peptides in Iowa?
0% of verified Iowa clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Dermatology-trained). The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.
How deep are Iowa peptide menus typically?
The median Iowa clinic in our directory publishes 5 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 13; every clinic names at least one compound. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).
Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic doesn’t state its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy partner. The class affects how your prescription is fulfilled — custom-compounded with in-state shipping (503A) versus pre-batched with broader shipping including direct-to-home delivery (503B) — so it’s worth asking before starting any compounded protocol.
How we vetted this clinic
Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology’s named prescriber is verifiable in the CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System — the highest single trust signal we look for. The clinic names 8 specific peptide compounds — including BPC-157, TB-500, and CJC-1295. What’s not publicly stated: which pharmacy class (503A vs 503B) handles compounding. Worth asking on your consult call. See our full vetting rubric →
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