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Staten Island, New York — Open Water Rx facilitates access to online GLP-1 weight loss telehealth through independent licensed medical providers. Clinical review, prescribing decisions, and fulfillment are handled through licensed partners.
Staten Island, Richmond County, New York

GLP-1 Weight Loss Treatment
in Staten Island, NY

Open Water Rx LLC operates Surfbound Health, the company's current consumer telehealth brand. This page is an educational guide from Open Water Rx LLC to clinician-reviewed online GLP-1 weight loss care for eligible patients in Staten Island, New York. Compare semaglutide and tirzepatide, review eligibility and transparent pricing, and understand how local telehealth works. Enrollment is handled through Surfbound Health.

Licensed provider review
Clear upfront pricing
No insurance required
Discreet shipping if prescribed

Quick answer

Yes — Open Water Rx provides online GLP-1 weight loss care in Staten Island, New York. Compounded semaglutide is $169/month and compounded tirzepatide is $219/month, both all-inclusive. An independent licensed provider reviews your intake, typically within 1–2 business days, and medication ships discreetly if prescribed. No insurance required.

Staten Island at a glance

GLP-1 Care in Staten Island, NY

Population

500,000+

County

Richmond County

Region

New York City

State

New York (NY)

Price

$169/month

Provider review

Typically 1–2 business days

Shipping

Discreet, if prescribed

Eligibility

BMI 30+ (or 27+ with a related condition)

Pricing reflects current GLP-1 program rates and is subject to clinical appropriateness and regulatory change. Not all patients qualify.

Open Water Rx LLC operates Surfbound Health, the company's current consumer telehealth brand. This page is an educational resource from Open Water Rx LLC. Online intake, provider review, and treatment are handled through Surfbound Health, the company's primary enrollment destination.

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Online Care in Staten Island

Online GLP-1 Care Designed for Staten Island Residents

Staten Island sits in Richmond County, part of New York City, and is one of the New York cities where clinician-guided GLP-1 weight-loss care is now delivered entirely online. Patients in New York City, Brooklyn, and Manhattan complete the same intake and are reviewed under the same New York standards as anyone in Staten Island. Eligible patients are generally adults at a BMI of 30 or above, or 27 and above with a weight-related health condition. If a prescriber issues a prescription, it will be for compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy, and only when clinically warranted. For Staten Island patients the process is entirely remote: you complete a secure health evaluation, and a licensed provider assesses whether GLP-1 therapy is clinically appropriate for you. Nothing is guaranteed — a licensed provider decides what is appropriate — but if medication is prescribed it ships discreetly to Staten Island at no extra cost. Because the program is statewide within New York, living in Staten Island rather than another New York City community does not change what is available to you. How quickly anything changes depends on your body and your dosage, and providers adjust the plan as you go rather than holding it fixed. As with any prescription therapy there can be side effects, most often mild gastrointestinal symptoms, which is why a licensed provider reviews your history for anything that would make treatment inappropriate. Compounded options run semaglutide $169/mo, tirzepatide $219/mo — a flat monthly price with no membership fee and no separate provider charge. Start with the online intake and a licensed provider takes it from there, whether you are in Staten Island or elsewhere across New York City.

Our process is straightforward: you complete a brief secure health intake from your Staten Island home or office, an independent licensed provider reviews your information within our standard review window, and if treatment is clinically appropriate, your medication ships discreetly to your Staten Island address. No waiting rooms. No insurance paperwork. No hidden fees. Just clear, upfront pricing and clinician-reviewed care. Available nationwide in all 50 states. Provider review required.

Pricing & Process

One Flat Monthly Price, Statewide

Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are billed month to month at the same flat rate wherever you live in New York — no membership fee and no separate provider fee. Full details live on the shared pricing and process pages.

Eligibility

Who May Qualify for GLP-1 Treatment

BMI 30 or higher

Or BMI 27+ with a weight-related health condition such as hypertension or type 2 diabetes.

Age 18 or older

GLP-1 therapy through Open Water Rx is available to adults who meet clinical criteria.

Medically appropriate

No active pancreatitis, personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, or MEN 2.

New York resident

You must have a valid address in Staten Island or elsewhere in New York to receive shipped medication if prescribed.

Important: Final eligibility is determined solely by your independent licensed medical provider after reviewing your complete health history. Not all patients qualify. A prescription is never guaranteed. Open Water Rx does not manufacture, compound, or dispense medications.

Privacy & Delivery

Discreet Shipping If Prescribed

If your independent licensed provider determines that GLP-1 treatment is clinically appropriate and issues a prescription, your medication ships in plain, discreet packaging to your Staten Island address. No medical labels or brand names appear on the exterior.

Shipping is included in your plan price if prescribed. Delivery timelines vary based on the compounding pharmacy and your location within New York. All medications are prepared by independent, licensed compounding pharmacies operating under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

No exterior medical labelsIncluded if prescribedLicensed pharmacy fulfillment
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Prescription issued

By your licensed provider if clinically appropriate

2

Pharmacy prepares order

At an independent licensed compounding pharmacy

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Discreet packaging

Plain exterior, no medical branding visible

4

Delivery to Staten Island

Shipped to your New York address, tracking provided

New York Telehealth Compliance

Telehealth services for New York patients are provided by independent, New York-licensed physicians in compliance with New York Education Law § 6530 and applicable New York State Department of Health telehealth regulations. A valid patient-physician relationship is established through a clinical evaluation conducted via telehealth prior to any prescription. Informed consent is obtained and documented in accordance with New York law. All prescribing providers hold active New York medical licenses.

All prescribing providers hold active New York medical licenses. The online intake serves as the initial clinical evaluation. The reviewing provider will tell you whether a video visit or additional information is needed. Open Water Rx does not practice medicine; all clinical decisions are made by independent licensed providers.

Getting Care

Accessing Care from Staten Island

Statewide access

Open Water Rx serves eligible patients across New York via telehealth. With a valid NY address you can complete your intake from Staten Island — or anywhere else in the state. The New York-specific telehealth requirements are summarised in the compliance section above.

Visit the New York GLP-1 hub →

Prepare for your remote visit

Have these ready before you begin the intake so the provider review is not delayed:

  • A list of your current medications and dosages
  • Your height and current weight
  • Any relevant medical history
  • A private spot with a reliable connection, in case a synchronous video visit is required
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Get the bigger picture first

Before you start, compare what each program costs and confirm whether you qualify.

FAQ

Common Questions from Staten Island Patients

Yes. Open Water Rx provides fully online GLP-1 weight loss care for eligible patients in Staten Island and throughout Richmond County. You complete a secure online health intake, an independent licensed provider reviews your eligibility, and if clinically appropriate, your compounded GLP-1 medication may ship discreetly to your Staten Island address. No clinic visit required in most cases. Some states may require a synchronous initial visit. Available nationwide in all 50 states.

No insurance required. Semaglutide programs are $169/mo and tirzepatide programs are $219/mo. Each plan includes provider review, prescription if approved, shipping if prescribed, and ongoing support. Pricing and availability are subject to clinical appropriateness and regulatory change.

Injectable tirzepatide is $219/month. Semaglutide programs are $169/month. All plans include the independent provider review, your prescription if clinically appropriate, discreet shipping if prescribed, and ongoing support. No separate medication charge. No hidden fees. Pricing and availability are subject to clinical appropriateness and regulatory change.

No. A prescription is never guaranteed. All prescribing decisions are made by independent licensed medical providers based solely on your individual health profile and clinical appropriateness. Not all patients qualify. Your provider will review your complete health history before making any recommendation.

Yes. If your independent licensed provider determines that GLP-1 treatment is clinically appropriate and issues a prescription, your medication ships discreetly from a licensed compounding pharmacy to your Staten Island address. Shipping is included in your plan price if prescribed. Delivery timelines vary by pharmacy and location within New York.

No. Compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide are not FDA-approved finished drug products. They have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality. These medications are prepared by independent, licensed compounding pharmacies operating under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. They are prescribed only when an independent licensed medical provider determines individual clinical appropriateness — not simply as a lower-cost alternative to branded drugs. Open Water Rx does not manufacture, compound, or dispense medications.

The process is simple: (1) Complete a secure 5-minute online health evaluation at any time. (2) An independent licensed provider reviews your case. (3) If clinically appropriate, a personalized prescription is issued. (4) Your medication ships discreetly to your Staten Island address. (5) Ongoing follow-up support is included. Some states require a synchronous video visit for the initial prescription. Provider review timelines vary.

Open Water Rx serves patients throughout Richmond County and all surrounding communities, including New York City, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and across the entire state of New York. As long as you have a valid NY address, we can serve you where permitted by state law.

Open Water Rx facilitates access to compounded semaglutide programs for eligible patients in Staten Island. If your independent licensed provider determines semaglutide is clinically appropriate, a prescription may be issued for compounded semaglutide prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy. Open Water Rx does not manufacture, compound, or dispense medications. Plans are $169/mo and include provider review, prescription if approved, and shipping if prescribed.

Open Water Rx facilitates access to compounded tirzepatide programs for eligible patients in Staten Island. Compounded tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist that has demonstrated significant weight loss in clinical trials with FDA-approved formulations. If clinically appropriate, your provider may prescribe compounded tirzepatide from a licensed compounding pharmacy. Injectable tirzepatide is $219/month. Open Water Rx does not manufacture, compound, or dispense medications.

Open Water Rx facilitates access to compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide — not branded Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, or Zepbound®. Wegovy® (semaglutide) is manufactured by Novo Nordisk. Zepbound® and Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) are manufactured by Eli Lilly. Compounded versions are prepared by independent, licensed compounding pharmacies and are not equivalent to or interchangeable with those branded drugs. Open Water Rx has no affiliation with Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly. All clinical decisions are made by independent licensed providers.

The process is fully online: (1) Complete a secure 5-minute health intake at any time from your Staten Island home or office. (2) An independent licensed provider reviews your eligibility — typically within 1–2 business days. (3) If semaglutide or tirzepatide is clinically appropriate, a personalized prescription is issued. (4) Your compounded medication ships discreetly to your Staten Island address from a licensed compounding pharmacy. (5) Ongoing follow-up support is included in your plan. Some states require a synchronous video visit for the initial prescription. Available nationwide in all 50 states. Provider review timelines are not guaranteed.

Compounded semaglutide programs are $169/month. Compounded tirzepatide programs are $219/month. Injectable tirzepatide is $219/month. All plans include the independent provider review, your prescription if clinically appropriate, discreet shipping if prescribed, and ongoing support. No separate medication charge. No hidden fees. No insurance required. Pricing and availability are subject to clinical appropriateness and regulatory change.

Both brands are operated by Open Water Rx LLC. Surfbound Health is our current brand for online enrollment; this site provides program, pricing and support information.

Yes. If you are already taking compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide from another provider, you can transfer your care to Open Water Rx. At the end of signup, list your current medication and dose in the doctor-notes field and note whether you want to keep that dose or discuss increasing it. We can match your existing dose when clinically appropriate. Your prescribing provider makes the final call. Switching is month-to-month with no membership fee and no separate provider fee, and your medication ships discreetly to your Staten Island, NY address if prescribed.

Now Serving Staten Island

Start Your GLP-1 Journey in Staten Island

Complete your secure online intake and a licensed clinician will review your case. Prescriptions issued only when clinically appropriate. Discreet shipping included if prescribed.

No insurance required. No hidden fees.

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