
- Longevity
- Weight management
- Metabolic health
Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.
Rybelsus is the brand name for oral semaglutide, approved for type 2 diabetes. HealifyNow evaluates, prescribes when appropriate, and monitors throughout. Real medicine, real follow-up.
Rybelsus contains the active ingredient oral semaglutide, approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes. HealifyNow prescribes after appropriate clinical evaluation, with comprehensive labs and ongoing monitoring. The active molecule is the same as compounded oral semaglutide prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies — we offer both options based on your situation, insurance coverage, and clinical fit.
The class of medication and its mechanism is well-understood. The evidence for efficacy and safety is robust. The clinical protocol is straightforward when done with proper oversight: comprehensive baseline labs, careful dose titration, regular follow-up, lab and weight monitoring during treatment, and adjustments based on response and tolerance.
HealifyNow does this work through telehealth — comprehensive video visits with licensed U.S. clinicians, lab orders to Quest or LabCorp near you, prescriptions filled by licensed pharmacies that ship discreetly to your door, and ongoing communication with your care team through our HIPAA-compliant platform.
You meet the medical criteria for Rybelsus as evaluated by your clinician.
Standard baseline labs are part of the program.
Personal and family medical history reviewed thoroughly.
Your clinician sets honest expectations about what the medication can and can't do.
From your first message to your medication arriving at your door — clinician-guided, every step.
A care team member meets with you to understand your goals, medical history, and treatment preferences. The first visit is no-cost and no-commitment — we want you to be confident before moving forward.
Connect by secure video or phone with a U.S.-licensed physician or nurse practitioner who reviews your full picture — labs, prior treatments, current medications, and lifestyle — and decides what is clinically appropriate.
If your clinician determines treatment is right for you, they issue a prescription that goes to a licensed U.S. pharmacy. We coordinate discreet shipping, or you can fill it locally. Follow-up visits are built in.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It mimics a natural gut hormone that signals fullness to the brain, slows how quickly the stomach empties, and helps the pancreas release insulin only when blood sugar is elevated while lowering glucagon.
Rybelsus is FDA-approved to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. The tablet is taken once daily on an empty stomach with a small sip of water, and you wait before eating or taking other medicines so it can be absorbed.
Your clinician will review every relevant detail with you. Here are the most important points to know up front.
Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and constipation are the most common side effects, especially when the dose goes up. Smaller meals and stopping when full help.
Not for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2. Report a neck lump, trouble swallowing or ongoing hoarseness.
The risk of low blood sugar rises if you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea. Your clinician may lower those doses.
If you have diabetic retinopathy, rapid improvement in blood sugar can temporarily worsen it. Keep up with eye exams and report vision changes.
All medications must be prescribed by a licensed provider based on medical necessity. Treatment is not suitable for everyone. Results may vary.
Take one tablet each morning on an empty stomach with a small sip of plain water, no more than about 4 ounces, and swallow it whole.
Wait at least 30 minutes before eating, drinking anything else or taking other oral medicines. Your clinician starts at a low dose and increases it gradually as you adjust.
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We built HealifyNow because telehealth done badly is everywhere — and telehealth done right still feels rare. Here is what makes us different.
No waiting rooms, no faxed forms, no insurance hoops. Quick consults, simple intake, prescriptions handled digitally.
Real physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists with active licenses. Not chatbots, not offshore call centers.
Medications ship from licensed U.S. pharmacies in plain packaging. Most orders arrive in 2-5 business days.
Reach a real human seven days a week. Most messages get a clinical reply within a few hours, not days.
HealifyNow prescriptions are reviewed and authorized by independently licensed physicians — real doctors with real credentials from top medical institutions in the United States.

A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.

A Columbia-trained physician and former collegiate athlete focused on metabolic function, body composition, and healthspan.

A board-certified OB-GYN and ACOG Fellow with more than four decades of experience in women's health.
Real people, real results. Names and details published with permission.
"Started Rybelsus at 248 lbs, BMI 38. Twelve months later: 197 lbs, BMI 30. Knee pain gone, off two blood pressure meds. The food noise quieted within three weeks and that alone was life-changing."
"Tried every diet for 20 years. Rybelsus is the first thing that actually worked. Down 41 lbs in 8 months. The hunger I'd been fighting since adolescence finally stopped."
"HealifyNow's process was simple. Labs, phone or video visit, prescription. Down 28 lbs in 5 months on Rybelsus. Felt supported the entire way."
HealifyNow makes it easy to move forward with confidence. Here are the answers to what people ask us most.
Rybelsus is the brand name for oral semaglutide, approved for type 2 diabetes.
Effects develop over weeks. Visible changes typically by week 4-8 of treatment at therapeutic dose.
Insurance coverage varies. We help you check, and offer cash-pay pricing transparently. Compounded alternatives may be more affordable.
Your clinician is reachable through the platform. Most side effects can be managed with dose adjustments or supportive care.
Most weight-loss and metabolic medications require ongoing use to maintain effect. Discuss long-term plans with your clinician.
Your clinician will discuss the comparative profiles of medications appropriate for your situation.
Any Quest or LabCorp draw center. Over 5,000 locations nationwide.
Absolutely. We provide your records and lab results for ongoing coordination.
Book a free consultation, answer a short health questionnaire, then meet a licensed clinician by secure video or phone. If Rybelsus is medically appropriate, your clinician sends the prescription to a licensed U.S. pharmacy and it ships to your door.
Yes. Telehealth prescribing is legal when a licensed clinician evaluates you first. Rybelsus is only prescribed when it's clinically appropriate, and it's filled by a licensed U.S. pharmacy.
Rybelsus pricing is from $299/month. Your first consultation is free, you don't need insurance, and your clinician confirms the exact cost before anything is prescribed.
Rybelsus is FDA-approved for adults with type 2 diabetes; it isn't FDA-approved for weight loss alone, so if weight is your main goal your clinician may recommend an approved option such as Wegovy or Zepbound instead. Your clinician reviews your health history, current medications and goals before deciding whether it's right for you.
Your clinician reviews your medical history, current medications, past treatments and goals by secure video or phone, explains the benefits and side effects, and agrees a plan with you. Labs may be ordered if needed.
GLP-1 medications aren't recommended if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2, or if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy. A history of pancreatitis also needs careful review. Your clinician screens for these first.
Yes. Visits take place on a HIPAA-compliant platform, your records are protected, and medication ships in plain, discreet packaging.
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