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Short answer — pick the telehealth service that matches your priorities. If you want continuity of care and insurance coverage, choose a primary-care/medical-first service; if you want a fast direct-to-consumer weight‑loss program, choose a consumer telehealth clinic. A few options to consider:
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PlushCare — good for ongoing primary care and chronic-med management; they commonly manage diabetes and will often prescribe GLP‑1s when appropriate. They accept many insurances and arrange labs, so it’s a good option if you want continuity similar to an in‑person doctor.
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Teladoc (or Amwell) — large telehealth networks with board‑certified physicians and specialty care (including endocrinology in some areas). Good if you want a broad network and the ability to get specialty follow‑up.
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One Medical — a membership primary‑care service with strong virtual care and continuity. They’ll manage chronic meds, coordinate labs and referrals, and tend to work well if you want integrated care and use your insurance or a membership.
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Ro (Ro Weight) or Hims & Hers — direct‑to‑consumer companies that offer fast telehealth appointments and home delivery of medications. They’re convenient and often faster to start but are usually cash/pay and may have less intensive medical monitoring than a primary‑care route.
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Onduo (CVS Health/Verily) — if you have type 2 diabetes and want a program focused on diabetes management with coaching and remote monitoring, Onduo is a sensible option; check whether they will prescribe semaglutide/Ozempic in your state.
What to check before switching
- Make sure the telehealth service will actually prescribe Ozempic (semaglutide) for your indication (diabetes vs weight loss) and in your state. Some services prescribe only for specific indications.
- Ask whether they accept your insurance for visits and for the drug (most GLP‑1s are expensive and coverage varies).
- Confirm how they’ll handle baseline labs and follow‑up (A1c, kidney function, pregnancy test if applicable).
- Confirm they’ll continue your current dose and plan for refills/monitoring, or explain why they’d change it.
- Ensure the prescriber is licensed in your state.
If you want, tell me: (1) whether you use Ozempic for diabetes or weight loss, (2) your state and whether you want to use insurance — I can recommend the single best option for your situation and help draft a message to transfer records.