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I built a global GLP-1 telehealth directory (and why it’s harder than it looks)

GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) have exploded in demand, but finding legitimate, accessible telehealth providers is still surprisingly hard — especially outside the US.

So I built GLP-1 Patches, a global directory of GLP-1 telehealth providers.

What problem I was trying to solve

Most existing resources are:

  • US-only
  • SEO farms or affiliate-heavy
  • Opaque about pricing, prescriptions, or regions served

If you’re not in the US (or you’re comparing options), the information gap is huge.

What the directory includes

  • Telehealth providers offering GLP-1 medications
  • Regions served (US / international)
  • Prescription model (subscription vs one-time)
  • Transparency around eligibility and process

No prescriptions. No medical advice. Just structured, comparable information.

The hard parts (that I underestimated)

  • Regulatory differences across countries
  • Providers changing terms quietly
  • Avoiding becoming an affiliate spam site
  • Balancing “useful” vs “compliance-safe” content

Health + software is a very different beast.

Current state

The project is still early, but already useful for:

  • Users comparing GLP-1 access options
  • Builders researching the space
  • Anyone trying to understand how fragmented this market is

👉 Website: https://glp-1patches.org

Feedback welcome

If you’re building in healthtech, telemedicine, or regulated markets, I’d love feedback:

  • What would make this genuinely useful?
  • What would you absolutely avoid adding?
  • Any red flags you see immediately?

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