Telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 medications is legal in most US states when: The prescribing provider is licensed in your state of residence (not just any state) The provider conducts a compliant clinical evaluation asynchronous (form-based) consultations meet this standard in most states The prescription is issued through a certified, Surescripts-registered electronic prescribing system The provider makes an independent clinical judgment not simply rubber-stamping patient requests GLP-1 medications are not controlled substances, which means prescribing rules are less restrictive than for medications like testosterone
A serum potassium level above 5.5 mmol/L should prompt a clinical review to consider the possibility of concurrent culprit medications or excessive dietary potassium intake
However, there are warning signs that need medical attention: Call your doctor if you experience: Difficulty swallowing or food getting stuck
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro)
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