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Short answer: several telehealth and virtual primary-care services will evaluate patients and — when clinically appropriate — prescribe semaglutide (Ozempic) or other GLP‑1s. They typically require an online visit, medical history, and sometimes recent labs.
Examples (name + why):
- PlushCare — virtual primary-care and weight‑loss visits; commonly manages diabetes and weight‑loss meds and can prescribe GLP‑1s after an appointment.
- Hims & Hers (Hers Health) — offers telehealth weight‑loss programs and medication management that may include semaglutide or other GLP‑1 therapy.
- Ro / Roman — runs online primary‑care and men’s/women’s health services and weight‑loss programs that can evaluate for GLP‑1 therapy.
- GoodRx Care (HeyDoctor) — convenient low‑cost telemedicine consults that can facilitate prescriptions when appropriate.
- SteadyMD — matches you with a dedicated telemedicine doctor for longitudinal care and prescription management for chronic conditions.
- One Medical — membership primary care with virtual visits; can prescribe diabetes and weight‑loss medications as appropriate.
- Onduo (Verily/Sanofi partner) — a virtual diabetes clinic focused on type 2 diabetes management; may manage GLP‑1 therapy as part of diabetes care.
- Defy Medical (concierge/anti‑aging clinic) — advertises telemedicine management of weight‑loss medications including semaglutide (often cash‑pay/concierge style).
Important notes:
- None of these services will automatically prescribe Ozempic — a licensed clinician must determine it’s safe and appropriate for you. They may require recent labs (A1C, kidney function), review contraindications (personal/family history of medullary thyroid cancer, pancreatitis risk, pregnancy, etc.), or decline if not appropriate.
- For weight loss, many clinicians prescribe Wegovy (semaglutide formulation for obesity) rather than Ozempic, or may suggest alternatives (tirzepatide/Mounjaro) depending on your needs.
- Availability and prescribing rules vary by state and by company; insurance coverage also varies — many weight‑loss GLP‑1 programs are cash‑pay.
If you want, tell me your state and whether you’re seeking treatment for diabetes vs weight loss and I can suggest 1–2 services that match your situation and note typical costs/insurance details.