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Reviewed By
Phillip Azouz, MD
Written by
Phillip Azouz, MD
Published
August 19, 2025
Updated
September 24, 2025

GLP-1 Weight Loss in Florida: How to Get Started Online

Florida is one of the states where telehealth delivery of GLP-1 weight loss programs is growing fast. If you live in Florida and are considering semaglutide or tirzepatide to support weight loss, here’s what you need to know — from state rules to what to expect + how HolaVida makes it simple.

What You’ll Need: Before You Begin

To start a legal and effective online GLP-1 weight loss program in Florida, you should expect to provide:

  1. Medical intake / health history – BMI, prior weight loss efforts, health conditions.

  2. Licensed provider consultation – to assess whether you are a candidate for semaglutide or tirzepatide.

  3. Informed consent – side effects, expectations, what follow-ups will be required.

  4. Prescription + dosage plan – adjusted over time.

  5. Lifestyle & behavioral support – nutrition, coaching, tracking.

What Happens When You Get Started

Step What Happens What to Expect
1. Complete Medical Intake You fill out health history & weight/BMI tracking info This helps the provider assess eligibility under Florida law.
2. Virtual Consultation Provider reviews your intake If approved, they write the prescription and plan dose schedule.
3. Medication + Coaching Begins Weekly or monthly support, virtual check-ins Coaching helps with diet, emotional eating, side effects management.
1. Complete Medical Intake
What Happens
You fill out health history & weight/BMI tracking info
What to Expect
This helps the provider assess eligibility under Florida law.
2. Virtual Consultation
What Happens
Provider reviews your intake
What to Expect
If approved, they write the prescription and plan dose schedule.
3. Medication + Coaching Begins
What Happens
Weekly or monthly support, virtual check-ins
What to Expect
Coaching helps with diet, emotional eating, side effects management.

HolaVida: Prices & What You Get

HolaVida offers fully online GLP-1 plans for Florida residents with transparent pricing and support included.

  • Semaglutide Plans: $129/month (quarterly commitment) or $133/month (month to month) — Rx + coaching included.

  • Tirzepatide Plans: $180/month (month-to-month) or $190/month (quarterly plan) — including Rx and coaching.

  • 100% online, licensed providers, coaching behavior + lifestyle included.

Why Florida Makes It Work + Why HolaVida Stands Out

  • Telehealth laws in Florida allow for prescriptions via video (as long as the provider is licensed and laws followed).

  • Many people in Florida don’t want to drive to clinics — online care offers convenience & privacy.

  • HolaVida is built to be state-compliant (informed consent, quarterly follow-ups, BMI rules), affordable, and accessible.

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