FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

Through comprehensive research and interviews with telehealth patients, with have carefully curated a list of providers that we know for sure offer exceptionally high quality medication and medical supervision during treatment.

We don’t just look at just one set of measures (like Trustpilot ratings for example), we take a look at the amount of time they’ve been in business, reviews on forums, pricing, medical supervision and customer service.

We are also not interested in adding 20+ providers as that will lead to analysis paralysis. To make it easy on the reader, we will list the 6-8 companies we feel are best fit to serve you.

Please email info@trtproviders.com and we can discuss if you’re a good fit for the site.

We’re not going to name names but we exclude some companies due to certain complaints that don’t make us feel comfortable listing them on here.

Things such as poor customer service, regularly delayed shipping, not honouring refunds, excessively long approval processes, “trapping you” etc…

In short, 503A pharmacies focus on personalized, prescription-based compounding, while 503B facilities produce medications on a larger scale under more rigorous quality controls.

A 503A pharmacy is one that prepares customized medications for individual patients using a specific prescription. These pharmacies follow state regulations and the standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia to ensure each medication is made just for the patient’s needs.

In contrast, a 503B facility, sometimes called an outsourcing facility, makes larger batches of medications without needing a prescription for each individual order. These facilities are designed to supply hospitals and clinics and must adhere to strict FDA manufacturing standards, which include following current Good Manufacturing Practices.

 

It costs a lot of time and money to get licensing, particularly in certain states such as California. Companies feel the demand in a certain state may not be worth the resources it takes to get approved there.

$ = Under $250/month

$$ = Over $250/month

Most semaglutide telehealth companies don’t accept insurance because semaglutide is officially approved for diabetes treatment and not for weight loss. Many companies offer it for off-label use (weight management_, and insurance plans usually don’t cover medications when used outside their approved criteria.

In addition, accepting insurance adds extra administrative work and delays, so many companies opt for a cash-pay model to simplify operations and speed up access for patients.

 
 

At the bottom of our Telehealth Providers page we have a short section where we highlight who you should go with depending on what factors are most important to you.

Most semaglutide telehealth companies ship the medication in discreet, unbranded packaging to protect your privacy. The medication is typically kept refrigerated during shipping—often using insulated packaging or cold packs—to ensure it stays at the proper temperature until it reaches you. Instructions on how to store it properly once received are usually included as well.