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Short answer: yes — several telehealth weight‑loss programs combine prescription anti‑obesity medications (AOMs, including GLP‑1s when clinically appropriate) with live human coaching. Below are reputable options to consider and why they’re worth a look. Check each one for state availability, costs, and which meds they currently prescribe.
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Calibrate — a year‑long metabolic/weight program that pairs a dedicated human health coach with medical oversight (physicians who can prescribe AOMs when appropriate). Built specifically around combining coaching + medication management.
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Profile by Sanford — offers one‑on‑one coaches (real, trained coaches) plus medical supervision through Profile clinicians; many locations and online clients can get prescriptions and ongoing medication follow‑up as part of the program.
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One Medical — primary‑care membership with in‑person/virtual visits; members get access to clinicians, nutritionists and behavioral health coaches and can receive prescriptions and ongoing medication management as part of coordinated care.
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PlushCare — telemedicine primary care that can evaluate and prescribe weight‑loss medications; they also offer access to nutritionists and health coaches as add‑ons, so you get clinician prescribing plus real coaching resources.
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Ro (includes Roman / Rory / Zero) and Hims & Hers — large telehealth platforms that provide virtual medical evaluations and can prescribe AOMs when appropriate, and they offer coaching/nutrition support or can connect you with dietitians. Good if you want a broadly available telemedicine option.
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SteadyMD — matches you with a single dedicated physician for ongoing longitudinal care (medication management) and can coordinate dietitians or coaches for behavior change and nutrition counseling.
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Vida Health / Onduo (employer/plan-based digital care programs) — these are often available via employers or insurers and combine licensed health coaches, dietitians, and clinicians who can manage medications as part of a comprehensive program.
What to check before you sign up
- Which medications they actually prescribe (semaglutide/Wegovy/other GLP‑1s, tirzepatide, etc.) and whether they require prior in‑person labs or testing.
- Whether coaching is live, one‑to‑one, and ongoing (not just automated messages).
- Total cost (program fees + medication costs + shipping), and whether your insurance can be billed.
- State availability and credentialing (some telehealth prescribers can’t prescribe certain meds in all states).
If you tell me your state, budget, and whether you need an employer/insurance solution or a direct‑to‑consumer program, I can narrow this list and give more specific next steps.