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Reviewed By
Phillip Azouz, MD
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Phillip Azouz, MD
Published
September 14, 2025
Updated
October 2, 2025

If you live in New Jersey and are considering semaglutide, tirzepatide, or other GLP-1 medications to support weight loss, this guide walks you through everything — from state telehealth rules to pricing to what the process looks like.

Key New Jersey Regulations & Telehealth Rules

GLP-1s like Semaglutide are safe, clinically proven treatments that can be prescribed via telehealth in New Jersey.

  • Telehealth providers must meet the same standards as in-person care: full medical history review, established patient-provider relationship, and proper documentation.

  • New Jersey law fully supports telemedicine, so residents from Newark and Jersey City to smaller towns along the shore can access licensed providers online without an in-person visit.

What You’ll Need to Begin

To start a GLP-1 weight loss plan online in New Jersey, you should be prepared to:

  • Provide medical intake / health history — BMI, pre-existing conditions, and prior weight loss attempts.

  • Attend a virtual consultation with a New Jersey–licensed provider to confirm candidacy and prescribe if appropriate.

  • Review informed consent — understanding dosing schedules, benefits, and potential side effects.

  • Receive a prescription and dosing plan — starting at a low dose and gradually increasing.

  • Participate in follow-ups to monitor progress, side effects, and adjust dosage as needed.

  • Engage in lifestyle coaching — pairing GLP-1s with diet and behavior support for best results.

Cost & Insurance in New Jersey

Insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications in New Jersey varies significantly:

  • Some insurers cover GLP-1s for obesity or for overweight individuals with related conditions.

  • Many exclude coverage if prescribed solely for weight loss.

  • Direct-pay options are popular with patients who want clear, predictable costs.

How HolaVida Makes It Easy for New Jersey Residents

HolaVida helps people in New Jersey access GLP-1 care safely, affordably, and 100% online:

  • Virtual-first care model — all consultations, prescriptions, and coaching are online with providers licensed in Washington.

  • Transparent pricing:

    • Semaglutide: $129/month (quarterly) or $133/month (month-to-month) — prescription + coaching included

    • Tirzepatide: $180/month (month-to-month) or $190/month (quarterly) — prescription + coaching included

  • Licensed providers follow New Jersey telehealth requirements and maintain ongoing medical oversight.

Steps to Get Started

  1. Fill out HolaVida’s online medical intake form.

  2. Verify eligibility (BMI, health history).

  3. Attend your virtual consultation — provider evaluates and prescribes if appropriate.

  4. Begin treatment — prescription issued, dosing schedule started, and coaching begins.

  5. Continue online follow-ups for side effect checks, progress monitoring, and dosage adjustments.

To begin your Semaglutide intake click here.

To begin your Tirzepatide intake click here.

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