280 GLP-1 Clinics in California (2026)

Medi-Cal covers semaglutide and tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes. Weight-loss-specific coverage for Wegovy and Zepbound has been expanding but usually requires a BMI threshold and documented prior treatment attempts. Large commercial plans like Blue Shield of California and Kaiser Permanente typically cover branded GLP-1s when medically necessary, subject to plan-specific utilization rules.

Yes. California-licensed 503A compounding pharmacies can prepare semaglutide or tirzepatide when a clinician writes a patient-specific prescription. The California Board of Pharmacy enforces strict ingredient-sourcing rules, so ask your clinic to confirm they work with a California-licensed pharmacy using FDA-registered bulk drug substances.

There are 280 GLP-1 weight loss clinics across 78 cities in California. The most providers are in San Diego (45), San Francisco (38), San Jose (32). The average patient rating is 4.6 out of 5.

California clinics prescribe Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound. The most commonly offered are semaglutide (194 clinics), tirzepatide (152 clinics), ozempic (75 clinics), wegovy (62 clinics). Not all clinics list their full medication menu, so contact providers directly to confirm what they prescribe.

Yes. 111 of 280 clinics in California (40%) offer telehealth consultations. About a quarter of providers offer virtual visits. Check the telehealth filter when browsing.

Based on 64 California clinics that publish pricing, programs start from $59/month. The typical range is $149 to $299/month depending on medication type and included services. Brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound runs $800 to $1,400/month without insurance. Compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide is generally cheaper. Many telehealth clinics bundle medication and visits into one monthly fee.

San Diego leads California with 45 GLP-1 clinics. San Francisco (38) and San Jose (32) round out the top three. Across the state, 275 clinics offer in-person visits and 111 offer telehealth.