28 GLP-1 Clinics in Rhode Island (2026)

Rhode Island Medicaid covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes. Since October 1, 2026, under the state's fiscal year 2027 budget, it no longer covers Foundayo, Saxenda, Wegovy or Zepbound when prescribed solely for weight loss, except that requests for members under 21 are reviewed for medical necessity under EPSDT. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island are the main commercial insurers.

Source: Rhode Island EOHHS provider memo, August 5, 2026

Providence and the surrounding communities (Cranston, Warwick, East Providence, Woonsocket) hold most of Rhode Island's GLP-1 providers. Lifespan (Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital) and Care New England run medical weight management programs. Rhode Island's small geography means nearly all residents are within a short drive of an in-person provider.

There are 28 GLP-1 weight loss clinics across 10 cities in Rhode Island. The most providers are in Warwick (6), Providence (5), Cranston (4). The average patient rating is 4.8 out of 5.

Rhode Island clinics prescribe Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, Mounjaro. The most commonly offered are semaglutide (14 clinics), tirzepatide (12 clinics), wegovy (5 clinics), zepbound (4 clinics). Not all clinics list their full medication menu, so contact providers directly to confirm what they prescribe.

Yes. 19 of 28 clinics in Rhode Island (68%) offer telehealth consultations. Rhode Island has strong telehealth availability, making it easy to start treatment from home.

Based on 4 Rhode Island clinics that publish pricing, programs start from $199/month. The typical range is $199 to $300/month depending on medication type and included services. Brand-name prices without insurance depend on the drug, the dose and where you fill the prescription, and both drug makers now sell some doses directly to cash-paying patients for less than the list price. Compounded versions are not FDA-approved, and since the shortages ended compounding pharmacies generally may not make copies of these drugs, with narrow exceptions. Many telehealth clinics bundle medication and visits into one monthly fee.

Source: FDA compounding policy statement, updated April 1, 2026

Warwick leads Rhode Island with 6 GLP-1 clinics. Providence (5) and Cranston (4) round out the top three. Across the state, 27 clinics offer in-person visits and 19 offer telehealth.