Telehealth · NY
New York.
Licensed by the New York State Board for Medicine
New York residents can now access GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide through telehealth — without the wait lists, commute, or copay surprises that come with most in-person obesity medicine practices. Pallas Health pairs you with a provider licensed in New York who can evaluate your eligibility in under 5 minutes and, if appropriate, prescribe medication that ships discreetly anywhere in the state within a few business days.
Telehealth
Async + video
Asynchronous review permitted
Compounded sema
Available
Compounded tirz
Available
Shipping
2–3 business days
To any New York address
Regulatory
How telehealth prescribing works in New York
New York allows licensed providers to use telehealth to establish a patient relationship and prescribe non-controlled medications like GLP-1s when the standard of care is met.
New York requires any provider writing a prescription to a New York resident to hold an active New York medical license — licensure in another state is not sufficient. Under New York Education Law and Department of Health telehealth guidance, licensed providers may establish the provider-patient relationship and prescribe non-controlled medications through telehealth, including synchronous video and, in appropriate cases, store-and-forward review, provided the standard of care is met and informed consent is obtained. Every Pallas clinician who treats New York patients is individually licensed by the New York State Education Department. GLP-1s are not controlled substances, so New York's separate I-STOP and controlled-substance telemedicine requirements don't apply, but our providers still collect a full history, screen for contraindications, and schedule follow-up visits to monitor response and titrate the dose responsibly.
Insurance
Medicaid & insurance in New York
Covered with conditions
New York Medicaid covers GLP-1s including Wegovy® for weight management, typically subject to step therapy and prior authorization. Compounded GLP-1s are not covered.
Pallas is a cash-pay telehealth service. Medicaid and private insurance do not apply to our prescriptions; pricing is flat and disclosed up front.
Coverage
Cities served in New York
We ship to every ZIP code in New York, including:
- New York City
- Buffalo
- Rochester
- Yonkers
- Syracuse
- Albany
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
FAQ
New York GLP-1 questions
Yes. New York-licensed providers may prescribe GLP-1 medications including semaglutide and tirzepatide through telehealth when the standard of care is met. Pallas providers treating New York patients hold active New York medical licenses.
New York Medicaid covers GLP-1s including Wegovy® for weight management, typically subject to step therapy and prior authorization. Compounded GLP-1s are not covered. Pallas is a cash-pay service, so Medicaid rules do not affect our pricing.
No. New York permits providers to establish a patient relationship through telehealth for non-controlled medications like GLP-1s. Your Pallas intake includes a medical history review and, when needed, a brief video visit with a New York-licensed provider.
Most New York patients receive their medication within 2–3 business days of the pharmacy filling the prescription. NYC and Long Island typically ship fastest; upstate and rural ZIP codes may take an extra day.
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