Verbatim response from Perplexity
Several telehealth companies prescribe Ozempic (semaglutide) when a clinician determines it is appropriate for eligible patients, most notably Ro, PlushCare, Hims & Hers, Lemonaid Health, Sesame, LifeMD, K Health, Found, Eden, and Noom Med [1][2][3][5].
However, approval criteria vary significantly by company, particularly regarding Ozempic's intended use for type 2 diabetes versus weight loss:
| Company | Primary Use for Ozempic | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ro (Ro Body) | Weight loss & Diabetes | Offers Ozempic and Wegovy for those who qualify based on medical intake [1][2][4]. |
| PlushCare | Weight loss (with comorbidities) & Diabetes | Prescribes GLP-1s for clinical obesity with comorbidities on a case-by-case basis [1][3][9]. |
| K Health | Type 2 Diabetes only | Prescribes Ozempic only to people with type 2 diabetes, not for weight loss alone [1][2][5]. |
| Hims & Hers | Weight loss & Diabetes | Launched a comprehensive GLP-1 program offering brand-name Ozempic and Wegovy [1][3][9]. |
| GoodRx Care / HeyDoctor | Diabetes & Weight loss | Low-cost virtual visits; specifically noted as a reliable option for type 2 diabetes patients [3][13]. |
| Teladoc Health | Diabetes & Weight loss | Large network with insurance integration; often covered under employer plans [3][6][13]. |
| Sesame | Weight loss & Diabetes | Transparent cash-pay pricing; connects directly to independent physicians for Ozempic [1][5][6]. |
| Noom Med | Weight loss | Launched a program to prescribe GLP-1s including Ozempic [1][8][11]. |
| Eden | Weight loss & Diabetes | Offers same-day visits and ships brand-name Ozempic or compounded semaglutide [1][14][15]. |
Important Considerations:
- Diabetes vs. Weight Loss: Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes. While some telehealth providers (like Ro, Hims & Hers, and PlushCare) may prescribe it for weight loss if specific criteria are met (often comorbidities), others (like K Health) restrict it strictly to diabetes patients [1][2].
- State Regulations: Prescribing is subject to state laws, and some providers may not operate in all 50 states [3].
- Insurance & Cost: Many of these services are cash-pay for the medication and consultation, though some (like Teladoc and GoodRx) may work with insurance or offer coupons [3][6].
- Novo Nordisk Direct: Novo Nordisk also offers a direct-to-patient channel, NovoCare Pharmacy, which provides brand Ozempic and Wegovy, though it requires a prescription from a provider (which can be your own or a telehealth doctor) [14].
If you are seeking Ozempic specifically for weight loss without diabetes, companies like Ro, Hims & Hers, and PlushCare are the most frequently cited options, whereas K Health will likely require a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes [1][2].