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Several telehealth companies commonly evaluate patients and — when appropriate after a virtual visit and screening — will prescribe semaglutide (brand name Ozempic) or other GLP‑1 drugs. Examples:
- PlushCare — virtual primary‑care clinicians who commonly manage diabetes and weight‑loss meds and will prescribe GLP‑1s if appropriate.
- Hims & Hers — offers an online weight‑loss program that includes GLP‑1 prescribing and home delivery as part of their service.
- Ro (Roman) — runs weight‑loss and primary‑care telehealth services that can prescribe semaglutide after a consultation and monitoring plan.
- Calibrate — specialized metabolic/weight‑management program that routinely uses GLP‑1 therapies as part of structured care.
- SteadyMD — telehealth primary care with ongoing one‑to‑one clinicians who may prescribe GLP‑1s and manage follow‑up.
- Forward — subscription primary‑care clinic with virtual/in‑clinic visits; clinicians may prescribe GLP‑1s when indicated.
- Lemonaid Health — online clinic that offers prescriptions for various chronic conditions and has in the past offered GLP‑1 options in eligible states.
- GoodRx Care / GoodRx Telehealth — connects you to clinicians who can evaluate and prescribe GLP‑1s in some states.
- Teladoc / Amwell — large telemedicine platforms where clinicians may prescribe semaglutide for diabetes or weight management after evaluation.
Important notes:
- Ozempic (semaglutide) is FDA‑approved for type 2 diabetes; Wegovy (a higher‑dose semaglutide) is FDA‑approved for chronic weight management. Some clinicians prescribe semaglutide off‑label for weight loss.
- All these services require a medical evaluation, appropriate screening (e.g., history, labs), and follow‑up monitoring; availability varies by state and clinician policy.
- Insurance coverage, supply, and cost vary widely — many platforms offer pricing info on their sites.
If you want, tell me your state and whether you need the medication for diabetes or weight‑loss and I can check which services operate in your area and compare typical costs/steps.