Telehealth follows the patient, not the company. The clinician who treats you online must be licensed in the state where you are located when you get care. VevaMD is available in all 50 states and Washington, DC, and your assessment is reviewed by a licensed clinician for your state.
That one rule explains most of what you need to know about online care across state lines. Here is how it plays out for GLP-1 weight loss care.
Why does my clinician need a license in my state?
In the United States, each state licenses its own doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. A license from one state lets a clinician treat patients located in that state. Video calls and online forms do not change that. When you complete an assessment from your kitchen in Ohio, you are an Ohio patient, and the person who reviews it must be able to practice in Ohio.
This protects you. Your state's licensing board sets standards for the people who treat you and can act if something goes wrong. It is also why a legitimate service asks where you live before anything else happens, and why you should give your real home address. For more on who can prescribe, see who can prescribe compounded GLP-1.
How does VevaMD match me with a clinician?
VevaMD is a technology company, not a medical provider. Licensed clinicians in the Beluga Health network (Beluga Health, P.A.) review assessments. When you tell us your state, your assessment goes to a clinician licensed there. They review your health history, medications, height and weight, and decide whether a GLP-1 is appropriate. They may follow up by message or video. A prescription is never guaranteed.
You can read every step in how the VevaMD process goes.
Is care the same in every state?
The basic experience is the same everywhere: a free online assessment, review by a licensed clinician, and if prescribed, medication shipped to your home by a licensed US pharmacy. Pricing is the same in every state, from $199/mo, and it is cash-pay. See pricing for details.
Some details can differ because states set some of their own rules. For example, a clinician may need to meet with you by video in some situations, or ask for more information before prescribing. Those are clinical and legal calls your clinician makes, not something VevaMD decides.
What does the online process look like?
- You complete a free online assessment with your health history, medications, height and weight. It takes a few minutes.
- A licensed clinician in your state reviews it and may reach out by message or video.
- If appropriate, they prescribe compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide.
- A licensed US pharmacy prepares it and ships it to your home.
- Your clinician checks in before refills and dose changes, and you can message them through your private My VevaMD page.
You never need to visit an office, and you do not need to live near a clinic.
What happens if I travel or move?
- Short trips: your prescription and your clinician stay the same. Plan ahead so your medication stays cold while you travel. An insulated cooler helps, and follow the storage directions on your pharmacy label.
- Moving to a new state: update your address and tell your clinician before your next refill. A clinician licensed in your new state may need to take over your care.
- Living part of the year in two states: tell your clinician where you are. Your care should be handled by someone licensed where you are located.
When in doubt, message your clinician through your private My VevaMD page or call +1 (888) 275-1703.
Does where I live change whether I am eligible?
Eligibility depends on your health, not your zip code. Adults 18 to 80 may be eligible. First-time GLP-1 patients generally need a BMI of 25 or higher, and people already taking a GLP-1 may be able to continue if their BMI is above 20. Diabetes is not required. Your clinician makes the final decision based on your full health history, including things like pregnancy, pancreatitis or a history of certain thyroid cancers.
How can I tell if an online service follows state rules?
- It asks for your state and home address up front.
- A licensed clinician reviews your information before any prescription.
- Your medication arrives with a licensed pharmacy label.
- You can reach real people by phone and email.
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Next step
Wherever you live in the US, you can start with the free assessment. It takes a few minutes, and a clinician licensed in your state reviews it.
VevaMD is a technology platform, not a medical provider. Educational content only, not medical advice. All prescriptions are written by independent licensed clinicians. Individual results vary.