Can I get GLP-1 medications through telehealth?

Yes, many telehealth platforms now offer GLP-1 prescriptions following virtual consultations. Services like Ro Body, Calibrate, Found, and Sequence provide online obesity medicine evaluations. The process typically involves: completing health questionnaires, video or phone consultation with a licensed provider, medical history review, and prescription to a partner pharmacy if approved. Telehealth can be more accessible than in-person care, especially in areas with limited obesity medicine specialists. However, telehealth providers may have stricter eligibility criteria and less flexibility for complex medical cases. They typically don't accept insurance for the medication itself, though some help with prior authorizations. For patients with multiple comorbidities, complex psychiatric histories, or previous weight loss surgery, in-person evaluation may be safer. State licensing laws require the prescribing provider to be licensed in your state. Prescriptions from telehealth services are legitimate and filled at standard pharmacies.