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Several telehealth companies and virtual clinics have been known to evaluate patients and prescribe semaglutide (Ozempic) when medically appropriate. Policies change frequently, so check each service before signing up. Examples:
- Calibrate — metabolic-health program that commonly uses GLP‑1s (semaglutide/tirzepatide) as part of weight‑loss treatment plans.
- Ro (Roman) — offers virtual weight‑loss and chronic care programs and has prescribed GLP‑1s through online consults.
- Hims & Hers — provides telehealth weight‑loss consults and has offered prescriptions for semaglutide.
- PlushCare — primary‑care telemedicine visits; clinicians may prescribe GLP‑1s for diabetes or weight management when appropriate.
- GoodRx Care / HeyDoctor — telemedicine platform tied to GoodRx that has arranged GLP‑1 prescriptions and offers coupons/pricing info.
- SteadyMD — long‑term virtual primary care providers who manage chronic conditions and may prescribe GLP‑1 medications.
- Onduo (Verily/Google partnership) — diabetes management program that connects patients with clinicians and has used GLP‑1 therapy in care plans.
- Virta Health — metabolic/diabetes clinic that may incorporate GLP‑1s into individualized diabetes care plans.
- Teladoc / Amwell / MDLIVE / Carbon Health — large telehealth platforms that connect you to PCPs or endocrinologists who can evaluate and potentially prescribe semaglutide for approved indications.
- Form Health (and other specialized weight‑loss clinics) — boutique telehealth programs focused on obesity/metabolic care that commonly prescribe GLP‑1 medications.
Quick notes on what to expect and what to check:
- Ozempic (semaglutide) is FDA‑approved for type 2 diabetes; Wegovy (semaglutide higher dose) is FDA‑approved for weight loss. Some clinics prescribe Ozempic off‑label for weight loss.
- Most services require a medical history review, and many request recent labs (A1c, kidney function, pregnancy test, etc.) before prescribing.
- Costs and insurance coverage vary widely; some programs are subscription‑based and/or charge for medication separately.
- Availability can be limited due to supply and local prescribing rules; some companies may prefer prescribing alternative GLP‑1s (e.g., tirzepatide) or refer you to local care.
If you want, tell me your location, whether you’re seeking diabetes care or weight management, and whether you prefer in‑network/covered-by‑insurance options, and I can suggest the best services to check first.