GLP-1 Weight Loss in California
Temi offers online GLP-1 weight loss care for adults in California. A physician licensed in California reviews your health history and decides whether compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide is right for you. Temi's fees are cash-pay: the $39 prescription service per compounded order, or Temi Care at $449 a year. Medication is priced separately.
See if you qualifyMedically reviewed by Kevin Brandstetter, M.D.Last reviewed June 3, 2026
California Telehealth Law Overview
California has supported telehealth since the Telemedicine Development Act (SB 1665) in 1996. Its rules let a California-licensed physician evaluate you and prescribe GLP-1 weight-loss medication online, without an unnecessary in-person visit.
Key Points
- No in-person visit required before a telehealth evaluation for non-controlled medications like GLP-1s
- Physicians must hold a California license
- Asynchronous (store-and-forward) telehealth is permitted
- The same standard of care applies to telehealth and in-person visits
- Telehealth has been established California practice since 1996
Regulatory References:
- California Business & Professions Code Section 2290.5
- California Telemedicine Development Act (SB 1665, 1996)
- DHCS Telehealth Policy
How It Works
Take the Quiz
Answer a few questions and complete a short online visit. Takes about two minutes.
California Physician Review
A licensed California physician reviews your health history and decides whether a GLP-1 is appropriate.
Shipped to Your Door
Once approved, the pharmacy you chose ships your medication directly to you in California.
Transparent, cash-pay pricing
Temi Care membership. The $39 prescription service is included on eligible compounded orders. No insurance, no surprise bills.
- Licensed California physician review and follow-up
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide options
- Payment follows the authorization terms shown at checkout
Prefer to pay per order? Non-members pay a $39 prescription service on compounded medication orders. Medication is priced cost-plus, with a markup capped at 15%.
Who Temi is for in California
Temi is for adults in California who want medical weight loss with a GLP-1 — compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide — prescribed and monitored by a licensed physician.
- For adults (18+) seeking weight management who meet clinical criteria after a health review.
- A California-licensed physician reviews your history and decides whether a GLP-1 is appropriate before anything is prescribed.
- Not for controlled substances, and not a substitute for in-person or emergency care when that is what you need.
If you're in California and ready to see whether a GLP-1 fits your goals, start with the free quiz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is online GLP-1 weight-loss treatment legal in California?
Yes. California has supported telehealth since 1996 and lets licensed physicians evaluate patients and prescribe non-controlled medications, including GLP-1s like semaglutide and tirzepatide, online without a prior in-person visit.
Do I need an in-person visit first in California?
No. California does not require an in-person visit before a telehealth prescription for non-controlled medication. A licensed physician reviews your health history and decides whether a GLP-1 is appropriate.
Where does my GLP-1 medication come from in California?
Your medication ships from the licensed pharmacy you choose at checkout, delivered to your door. Payment follows the authorization terms shown at checkout. Prescribing remains the physician's decision.
Ready to start GLP-1 weight loss in California?
Licensed California physicians. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. No appointment needed.
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