How to Get Wegovy^® Online

Wegovy^® can help people with excess weight and obesity lose weight and improve their health. And you don’t need to drive to a doctor’s office or pharmacy to get it. If eligible, you can get Wegovy^® online and have it delivered to your door.

If you’ve never gotten a prescription online before, it can sound a little too good to be true, but it’s a simple and straightforward process. When you get Wegovy^® online through the Hers platform, it’s prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider trained in weight management. You get regular online check-ins with your care team and unlimited access to 24/7 provider messaging, if any questions or concerns arise. 

Hers offers access to Wegovy at 50 percent off the retail price, starting at $599 a month with a 6-month plan paid in full upfront.* 

Ahead, we’ll cover how to get Wegovy^® online, including who qualifies for the medication and what to expect from the process.

*Hers vs. retail price. Not including insurance coverage. Actual savings may vary based on subscription length.

Wegovy^® can help people with excess weight and obesity lose weight and improve their health. And you don’t need to drive to a doctor’s office or pharmacy to get it. If eligible, you can get Wegovy^® online and have it delivered to your door.

If you’ve never gotten a prescription online before, it can sound a little too good to be true, but it’s a simple and straightforward process. When you get Wegovy^® online through the Hers platform, it’s prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider trained in weight management. You get regular online check-ins with your care team and unlimited access to 24/7 provider messaging, if any questions or concerns arise. 

For a limited time, Hers has a promotional offer that allows customers to get Wegovy^® online for up to 60 percent off the retail price (when you pay up front in full).* 

Ahead, we’ll cover how to get Wegovy^® online, including who qualifies for the medication and what to expect from the process.

*Limited-time offer for your first Wegovy^® order. Hers vs. retail price. Not including insurance coverage. Actual savings may vary based on subscription length.

You can get Wegovy^® online through telehealth platforms like Hers.

Many platforms have a similar process. You can connect with a healthcare provider, get a prescription (if eligible), and order the GLP-1 medication — all online. Wegovy^® is then shipped directly to your door.

Here’s an in-depth look at how to get a prescription for Wegovy^® online through Hers:

1. Online assessment. Fill out our online intake form and answer a few questions about your medical history, weight loss goals, and lifestyle habits.

2. Provider evaluation. A licensed healthcare provider trained in weight management will review your answers and let you know if you’re eligible for weight loss meds. This could be Wegovy^® or a more suitable weight loss medication for you. There’s typically no need for a call or video consultation, although some states require it.

3. Prescription and treatment plan. If eligible, a provider will prescribe weight loss medication and a personalized weight loss program tailored to your needs. You’ll get info on common side effects and instructions on how to inject Wegovy^®.

4. Medication shipped to your door. Wegovy^® is shipped directly to your door in temperature-controlled packaging. You’ll get everything you need to get started, including instructions, injection supplies, and access to the Hers app for additional support.

5. Ongoing care. You’ll have unlimited, 24/7 access to your care team through the Hers app. Get answers to questions, prescription adjustments, or support with any side effects of Wegovy^®.

One benefit of getting Wegovy^® through a telehealth platform (other than the not leaving the house part) is that you can access tools, resources, and expert support to help you on your weight loss journey.

For example, through the Hers app, you’ll get habit trackers, behavioral change tools, tons of high-protein recipes developed by nutritionists, and healthy eating tips tailored to your eating pattern. This helps you make the most of your GLP-1 receptor agonist medication with lifestyle changes that support long-term, sustainable weight loss.

State Requirements for How to Get Wegovy^® Online

The process for getting Wegovy^® online can vary depending on where you live and the company you get it from. For example, some telehealth companies require lab tests, while others deliver medication to your local pharmacy instead of your home address.

You can also get a prescription online and then order the medication through an online pharmacy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tips to make sure you’re using a legitimate online pharmacy if you go that route.

We’ve got a more in-depth guide on how to get weight loss medication online.

You can get Wegovy^® in person if you’d prefer. To get started, make an appointment with your primary care provider.

They’ll probably measure your height and body weight and ask questions about your health history. This can help them determine your eligibility for Wegovy^®, or if another medication is more suitable.

If eligible, they’ll write you a prescription, which you can then fill at your local pharmacy.

If you’d rather not see your primary care provider for any reason, you can make an appointment with another healthcare professional, like a weight loss specialist, to get Wegovy^® in person.

Wegovy^® is FDA-approved for weight loss and chronic weight management. Specifically, it’s approved for:

• People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more 

• Those with a BMI of 27 or more with at least one weight-related condition, like hypertension (high blood pressure), type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia (like high cholesterol), sleep apnea, or heart disease

Don’t know your BMI? Check out the Hers BMI Calculator to see where you’re at.

Besides weight loss, Wegovy^® is FDA-approved to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in people with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity.

Even if you fit the bill, the drug isn’t right for everyone. You shouldn’t use Wegovy^® if you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, or have certain medical conditions. A healthcare provider can let you know if Wegovy^® is suitable for you.

Our guide on how to qualify for semaglutide goes into more detail. FYI, semaglutide is the active ingredient in Wegovy^® and Ozempic^®.

Even if you qualify, you’ll likely find that your health insurance plan doesn’t cover Wegovy^®. Disappointing, we know.

Weight loss drugs are rarely covered by insurance, despite their ability to improve people’s health. Still, it’s worth checking your plan just in case.

Luckily, you can get Wegovy^® online without insurance.

Learn more: Are weight loss drugs covered by insurance? 

If your insurance plan covers Wegovy^® (lucky you!), you can still get the medication online without visiting a medical provider in person. The process will largely look the same.

You’ll start by connecting with a healthcare provider online who can assess whether you’re a good fit for the medication. If you’re eligible, they can write you a prescription.

Some insurance plans require prior authorization. Your prescribing provider will need to submit a request to your insurance company to get approval for Wegovy^®.

Once you get approval, you can go ahead and get the medication. Instead of paying a telehealth platform or pharmacy out of pocket, your insurance provider is billed.

Some telehealth platforms offer support to help you navigate getting Wegovy^® online with insurance.

You can get Wegovy^® online without insurance by following the same steps listed above.

Telehealth platforms like Hers don’t require insurance to access weight loss medication. As long as you’re eligible for the medication, you can get it online without insurance and pay out of pocket for treatment.  

If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you can use those pretax dollars to help reduce the cost of Wegovy^® online.    

If you’re filling your prescription at a pharmacy, you’ll pay there, instead of having them bill your insurance provider.

Wegovy^® costs vary depending on where you get the medication and whether you have insurance coverage.

If your insurance plan covers the drug, your costs will be lower, but you may need to pay a copay or meet a deductible first.

Without insurance, Wegovy^® can cost $1,300 or more a month from pharmacies, and the cost through telehealth platforms varies. 

Hers provides people with access to Wegovy^® at 50 percent off the retail price, starting at $599 a month with a 6-month plan paid in full upfront.

Medication through Hers is also HSA and FSA eligible.

Check out our guide to Wegovy^® costs to learn more.

You can get just about anything online these days — including prescription weight loss medication. Getting Wegovy^® online means you can skip the doctor’s office and face-to-face convos and have the medication delivered to your door instead.

Here are some final pointers for how to get a Wegovy^® prescription online:

• Wegovy^® is a prescription medication. Whether you’re getting it online or in person, you can’t get it over the counter. You’ll need to connect with a healthcare provider and get a valid prescription to access the medication.

• You’ll need to qualify for Wegovy^®. It’s FDA-approved for those with a BMI of 30 or more or 27 or more with at least one weight-related health condition. You’ll usually answer questions about your health history to make sure the drug is safe and appropriate for you.

• Take advantage of online weight loss programs. Wegovy^® is typically prescribed alongside lifestyle changes, like eating a reduced-calorie diet and doing more physical activity. If you get Wegovy^® through a telehealth platform, you may get access to tools, resources, and support to help you make these changes.

To start, take our online weight loss assessment to connect with a provider and find out if Wegovy^® is right for you.