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Short answer: Several national telehealth companies will evaluate you for and — if clinically appropriate — prescribe semaglutide (the active drug in Ozempic) or other GLP‑1 therapies. Availability and whether they’ll prescribe the brand-name Ozempic versus a different semaglutide product (Wegovy, generic formulations) varies by company, state and clinical indication.
Examples (not exhaustive) and why people use them:
- PlushCare — national primary-care telemedicine service that commonly manages chronic conditions and GLP‑1 prescriptions; offers follow-up/ongoing care and works with many insurers.
- Teladoc / Doctor on Demand (Amwell) — large telehealth networks with primary-care and specialty visits; clinicians can prescribe diabetes and weight‑loss medications when appropriate.
- Ro (Roman) — consumer-facing telehealth company that runs weight‑loss programs and telemedicine visits; they offer GLP‑1 therapy and home delivery in participating states.
- Hims & Hers — offers a telehealth weight‑loss service that includes GLP‑1 options in states where they operate; marketed toward easy online access and home delivery.
- GoodRx Care (HeyDoctor) — inexpensive online visits with transparent prices and coupon support; may prescribe semaglutide when clinically appropriate.
- Lemonaid Health — low‑cost telemedicine that prescribes a range of common meds; availability of semaglutide/GLP‑1s depends on state and clinician assessment.
- One Medical / Forward — hybrid primary-care models (virtual + in-person) that can manage chronic disease and prescribe GLP‑1 therapy during telehealth visits or at clinic visits.
- Diabetes‑focused programs (examples: Onduo and some clinic-affiliated virtual diabetes programs) — these specialize in diabetes care and are more likely to prescribe GLP‑1s for diabetes management.
What to check before booking:
- Do they prescribe brand-name Ozempic specifically, or only other semaglutide products (Wegovy/generic)?
- Do they provide follow-up and lab monitoring (important with GLP‑1 therapy)?
- State availability and insurance/price (many programs offer cash pricing or manufacturer coupons).
- Clinical eligibility and contraindications (pregnancy, personal/family med history).
If you want, tell me your state and whether the intended use is diabetes or weight-loss and I can suggest 2–3 companies that are likely to operate in your area and the typical costs/steps.