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Do I need to see a doctor in person, or can I do this online?

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Telehealth providers like Ro, Hims, MEDVi, and Sequence prescribe GLP-1 medications entirely online. A licensed clinician in your state reviews your intake form, BMI, and medical history, then prescribes if eligible.

Most US patients now access GLP-1 prescriptions through telehealth — providers like Ro, Hims, MEDVi, and Sequence operate in 49+ states. The workflow: complete an asynchronous intake (medical history, height/weight, comorbidities), a clinician licensed in your state reviews within 24-48 hours, prescriptions ship from a partnered pharmacy directly to your home.

In-person care still has a role for patients with complex comorbidities (CKD, prior pancreatitis, brittle diabetes), pediatric prescribing, or patients preferring face-to-face follow-ups. The /glp1-clinics directory lists local options.

A few states (Louisiana, North Dakota until 2024) had stricter telehealth rules requiring an in-person establishment-of-care visit; check current state regulations.

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