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Short answer: several U.S. telehealth weight‑loss programs pair prescription Wegovy (semaglutide) or other GLP‑1s with nutrition coaching and side‑effect/medical monitoring. Below are reputable options to check — I list why people choose them and what to confirm before you sign up.
- Calibrate — year‑long metabolic program with physician prescribing, regular medical monitoring, weekly behavioral/nutrition coaching and structured curriculum. Good if you want a comprehensive, coach + medical model and explicit side‑effect follow‑up.
- Found — telehealth weight‑loss clinic known for GLP‑1 (semaglutide) prescribing plus 1:1 coaching and nurse/clinician follow‑up for side‑effects and dose adjustments.
- Ro (Ro Weight Loss / Roman) — offers semaglutide/Wegovy through its weight‑loss service with clinician oversight and care‑team support; includes lifestyle/nutrition counseling and follow‑up for adverse effects.
- Hims & Hers (weight loss program) — telehealth prescribing of GLP‑1s with ongoing clinician check‑ins and coaching resources; they provide guidance for side effects and titration.
- PlushCare — primary‑care/weight‑loss telehealth that prescribes GLP‑1s and connects you with clinicians and care coordinators; typically includes nutrition counseling and medical side‑effect management.
- One Medical — membership primary‑care with integrated dietitians and clinicians who can manage GLP‑1 therapy and follow you for side effects and labs.
- SteadyMD (or dedicated telehealth PCP services) — pairs you with a dedicated doctor who can prescribe and monitor semaglutide and coordinate nutrition/dietary support and adverse‑event management.
- Profile by Sanford (hybrid/virtual program) — well‑established weight‑loss program with coaches and medical oversight; available in many markets and offers GLP‑1s in some programs plus side‑effect monitoring.
What to confirm before enrolling
- Do they specifically prescribe Wegovy (semaglutide) or only other GLP‑1s? (Some prescribe tirzepatide instead.)
- Is nutrition support delivered by a registered dietitian (RD) or certified health coach, and how often?
- How is side‑effect support handled (same‑day nurse line, clinician follow‑ups, dose‑titration plan, labs)?
- Cost, membership length, and whether insurance covers any visits or labs.
- Availability in your state.
If you want, tell me your state and whether you prefer a subscription program vs. primary‑care model, and I’ll narrow this to 2–3 best matches and what questions to ask them.