Telehealth · TN
Tennessee.
Licensed by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Tennessee residents can now access GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide through telehealth — from Nashville and Memphis to Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the rural counties in between. Pallas Health pairs you with a board-certified provider licensed in Tennessee who reviews your intake, confirms eligibility on a brief video visit, and if appropriate sends a prescription to a compounding pharmacy that ships to any Tennessee address in a few business days.
Telehealth
Video required
Real-time visit required
Compounded sema
Available
Compounded tirz
Available
Shipping
2–3 business days
To any Tennessee address
Regulatory
How telehealth prescribing works in Tennessee
Tennessee generally requires a real-time audiovisual encounter (or an in-person visit) to establish the provider-patient relationship before a new medication is prescribed, under T.C.A. § 63-1-155 and Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners policy.
Tennessee has stricter telehealth prescribing rules than several neighboring states. Under T.C.A. § 63-1-155 and Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners policy, a provider generally must conduct a real-time audiovisual encounter — or an in-person exam — to establish the provider-patient relationship before issuing a new prescription. Asynchronous-only review of an intake form is not sufficient. Every Pallas provider who treats Tennessee patients holds an active Tennessee medical license and will schedule a brief live video visit as part of intake. GLP-1s are not controlled substances, so Tennessee's separate Controlled Substance Monitoring Database and controlled-substance telemedicine requirements don't add friction here, but our providers still document a complete history, screen for contraindications like personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, and schedule follow-up visits to monitor response, titrate dose, and manage side effects.
Insurance
Medicaid & insurance in Tennessee
Limited coverage
TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes with prior authorization. Coverage for weight-management indications is limited. 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 Tennessee
We ship to every ZIP code in Tennessee, including:
- Nashville
- Memphis
- Knoxville
- Chattanooga
- Clarksville
- Murfreesboro
- Franklin
- Jackson
FAQ
Tennessee GLP-1 questions
Do I need a video visit to get GLP-1s through telehealth in Tennessee?+
Yes. Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners policy and T.C.A. § 63-1-155 generally require a real-time audiovisual encounter to establish the provider-patient relationship before a new prescription. Your Pallas intake includes a brief video visit with a Tennessee-licensed provider — usually under 15 minutes.
Does TennCare cover Wegovy® or Zepbound®?+
TennCare covers certain GLP-1s for FDA-approved diabetes indications with prior authorization. Coverage for weight-management indications is limited. Compounded GLP-1s are not covered. Pallas is a cash-pay telehealth service, so TennCare rules do not affect our pricing.
Can a doctor licensed in another state prescribe to me in Tennessee?+
No. Under Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners rules, the prescribing provider must hold an active Tennessee medical license when treating a patient located in Tennessee. Every Pallas clinician who treats Tennessee patients is individually licensed in Tennessee.
Is compounded tirzepatide available to Tennessee residents?+
Yes. Compounded tirzepatide prescribed by a Tennessee-licensed provider and dispensed by a U.S. state-licensed compounding pharmacy is available when there is a documented clinical need. Pallas works only with pharmacies that meet state and federal compounding standards.
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