How do I get a GLP-1 prescription online?

Short answer: use a licensed telehealth service that offers weight‑management or diabetes care, complete an online intake and video visit, get any required labs, and if appropriate the clinician will e-prescribe a GLP‑1 to a local or mail‑order pharmacy. Availability depends on state law, your medical history, and the specific drug.

Step‑by‑step

1. Decide your treatment goal: diabetes control vs. chronic weight management. (Different drugs/approvals and clinical considerations.)
2. Pick a telehealth provider that evaluates and prescribes GLP‑1s (see options below). Check that they serve your state.
3. Sign up, complete the medical intake (history, current meds, allergies), and upload recent lab results (A1c, kidney function) if you have them.
4. Do the telehealth visit (video or phone). The clinician will assess suitability, discuss risks/benefits, and may order baseline labs if needed.
5. If appropriate, the clinician sends a prescription to your chosen pharmacy or a specialty/mail‑order pharmacy. Some providers can arrange home delivery.
6. Schedule follow‑ups for dose titration and monitoring (common for GLP‑1s).

Telehealth services that commonly evaluate and prescribe GLP‑1s

• PlushCare — national telehealth with primary‑care physicians; known for chronic disease management and works with many insurers.
• Ro (Ro.co) — offers weight‑management/primary care programs and pharmacy services; streamlined online intake and follow ups.
• Hims & Hers — has consumer-facing weight‑loss programs and has offered semaglutide (availability varies by state).
• SteadyMD — pairs you with a dedicated primary‑care doctor for long‑term management (good if you want continuous care rather than one‑time visit).
• One Medical — membership primary care with both virtual and in‑person options; good for coordinated care and labs.

(Availability changes over time and by state; each company has different eligibility/price structures. If a company won’t prescribe, they generally explain why.)

Safety, paperwork, and cost notes

• Common GLP‑1s: semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus oral), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Saxenda for weight). Which is right depends on your diagnosis and health history.
• Clinicians will check for contraindications: history of pancreatitis, certain thyroid cancers, pregnancy (contraindicated), severe GI disease, medication interactions, and kidney function.
• Baseline labs (A1c, creatinine) are often required. Pregnancy testing will be required for people who can become pregnant.
• Insurance coverage for weight‑loss indications is mixed; Wegovy and Zepbound may require prior authorization. Out‑of‑pocket costs can be high; GoodRx coupons and manufacturer savings programs sometimes help.
• Don’t buy injectables from unverified overseas pharmacies — risk of counterfeit or unsafe products.

If you want, tell me:

• Which state you’re in (so I can check provider availability), and
• Whether your goal is diabetes control or weight loss, and
• Any relevant medical history (e.g., pregnancy plans, pancreatitis, thyroid cancer), and/or any drug you’re considering (Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro/Rybelsus).

I can then point you to the best telehealth options and next steps.