NY · 19 million residents
New York's stringent prescribing rules make program selection important — not every telehealth brand maintains New York–licensed clinicians. The five programs below are all actively licensed and shipping to New York addresses in 2026.
Prescribing rules in New York
New York requires a New York–licensed clinician and explicitly mandates that the initial telehealth visit establish a clinician–patient relationship. New York's Internet Pharmacy Practice Act adds additional dispensing requirements on out-of-state pharmacies.
Insurance landscape
Empire BCBS, UnitedHealthcare of New York, and Aetna NY cover Wegovy and Zepbound on most large-group commercial plans with prior authorization. New York Medicaid does not cover GLP-1s for weight loss. NYC employee plans (EmblemHealth) cover both with PA.
All programs below are actively prescribing to New York residents in 2026.
Brand-name Wegovy & Zepbound through insurance
$99 first month
Mass-market GLP-1 access at consumer pricing
$149 trial month
Obesity-medicine specialists with insurance navigation
$0 first visit
Behavior-change first, medication when appropriate
First month $99
Affordable compounded semaglutide & tirzepatide
First month from $149
FAQ
Useful next reads for New York residents weighing a GLP-1.
Cost
GLP-1 pricing breakdown
Real monthly cost in every coverage scenario.
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Insurance
Coverage by insurer
BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser & Medicare in 2026.
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Condition
GLP-1 for diabetes
Coverage and dosing for T2D and prediabetes.
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Condition
GLP-1 for sleep apnea
Zepbound's OSA indication explained.
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Head-to-head
Ro vs Hims
Insurance-first vs flat-price compounded.
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Head-to-head
Mochi Health vs Found
Specialist obesity medicine vs structured coaching.
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