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Short answer: several mainstream telehealth and virtual primary‑care companies will evaluate patients and — when clinically appropriate — prescribe semaglutide (the drug in Ozempic) or other GLP‑1 medications. Examples:
- Calibrate — a structured weight‑loss program built around GLP‑1 therapy (coaching + medical oversight); frequently prescribes semaglutide/Wegovy for eligible patients.
- PlushCare — virtual primary care and chronic‑care visits; clinicians commonly evaluate and can prescribe semaglutide for diabetes or for weight management when appropriate.
- Ro (Roman) — offers telehealth weight‑loss/primary‑care services and has provided GLP‑1/semaglutide treatment options through its platform.
- Hims & Hers — telehealth company that has rolled out GLP‑1/weight‑loss treatment programs and telemedicine evaluations.
- One Medical — membership primary care with telehealth visits; clinicians can prescribe GLP‑1s for appropriate indications.
- Teladoc/Best Doctors and some other large telehealth networks — offer primary‑care and chronic‑disease management services that may include GLP‑1 prescriptions depending on the clinician and your medical needs.
- SteadyMD and Parsley Health — membership/concierge telemedicine practices that manage metabolic/weight issues and may prescribe semaglutide.
Important things to know before you sign up
- Eligibility: semaglutide (Ozempic) is prescription‑only. Providers will assess medical history, labs, and current medications; not every patient is a candidate.
- Indication: Ozempic is FDA‑approved for type 2 diabetes; Wegovy (a higher‑dose semaglutide) is FDA‑approved for weight loss. Some clinicians will prescribe semaglutide off‑label for weight management, but practices vary.
- Costs and coverage: many insurers cover semaglutide for diabetes but often not for weight loss; telehealth platforms’ prices, program fees, and pharmacy partners differ.
- Safety and follow‑up: adequate monitoring (labs, side‑effect checks) is important — pick a service that provides follow‑up and coordinates with a licensed pharmacy.
If you want, tell me your state and whether the prescription would be for type 2 diabetes or for weight loss and I can check which of these services explicitly offers semaglutide programs and what typical costs/requirements are.