Free Medicare GLP-1 help in North Carolina

North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

1-855-408-1212

Free, and they don’t sell plans. A counselor will read your drug plan’s list with you.

Find out who to call first

Question 1 of 3

Do you have Medicare drug coverage?

A Part D plan, or a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage.

Medicare in North Carolina

2,228,458 people in North Carolina were enrolled in Medicare, according to KFF's state health facts table, which is compiled from CMS enrollment counts for 2024.

North Carolina expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Medicaid is a separate program from Medicare, with its own eligibility rules and its own list of covered drugs.

Medicare's rules for GLP-1 medicines are set nationally, so they are the same in North Carolina as everywhere else. What changes from state to state is which drug plans are sold where you live, which pharmacies are in their networks, and which prescribers are near you.

Free Medicare counseling in North Carolina

North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is North Carolina's State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Counselors are free, they are not paid by any plan, and they will read your drug plan's drug list with you.

Call 1-855-408-1212. The program's own site is https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/medicare-and-seniors-health-insurance-information-program-shiip.

These contact details were checked against North Carolina's SHIP page, https://www.shiphelp.org/ships/north-carolina/, in 2026-08.

What this directory lists in North Carolina

The directory holds 889 active public-source listings in North Carolina, spread across 92 counties.

  • Community Care Access: 811 listings
  • Telehealth: 33 listings
  • Provider: 26 listings
  • Nutritionist: 9 listings
  • Pharmacy: 9 listings
  • Coverage Specialist: 1 listings

Where the listings are in North Carolina

The counties carrying the most listings, set against North Carolina's 2,228,458 Medicare beneficiaries:

  • Gaston County County — 82 listings
  • Buncombe County County — 69 listings
  • Mecklenburg County County — 55 listings
  • Catawba County County — 52 listings
  • Henderson County County — 38 listings

Places in North Carolina

From public federal data. It shows a place exists and how to reach it, not whether it prescribes GLP-1 medicines, so call first.

Provider

1800MD LLC

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Family Medicine.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
6408 BANNINGTON RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282261358
Phone
704-247-9197
NPI
1770035479
County
Mecklenburg County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

7th Avenue Health Center

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
628 7th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC, 28792-3801
Phone
828-692-4289
County
Henderson County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Provider

A DIVINE TIME LLC

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Clinic/Center, Adult Mental Health.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
8539 MONROE RD # 123, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282127510
Phone
336-541-3485
NPI
1346979093
County
Mecklenburg County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Provider

A PLUS FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Family Medicine.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
4551 NEW BERN AVE STE 160, RALEIGH, NC, 276101552
Phone
919-556-1008
NPI
1447928957
County
Wake County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Provider

A PLUS FAMILY CARE, PLLC

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
3350 SIX FORKS RD, RALEIGH, NC, 276097233
Phone
919-556-1008
NPI
1811255219
County
Wake County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Pharmacy

A PLUS PHARMACY INC

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Pharmacy, Community/Retail Pharmacy.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
3010 MONROE RD, STE 101, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282057532
Phone
704-333-0970
NPI
1548420912
County
Mecklenburg County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Pharmacy

A2Z PHARMACY LLC

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Pharmacy, Community/Retail Pharmacy.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
1408 ARCHDALE DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282104421
Phone
980-355-0906
NPI
1801193503
County
Mecklenburg County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Pharmacy

ACARIAHEALTH PHARMACY, INC.

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Pharmacy, Community/Retail Pharmacy.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
7231 ACC BLVD STE 103, RALEIGH, NC, 27617
Phone
800-511-5144
NPI
1821457789
County
Wake County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Pharmacy

ACRO PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES LLC

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Pharmacy, Specialty Pharmacy.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
13034 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282771034
Phone
484-494-8217
NPI
1639103823
County
Mecklenburg County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Pharmacy

ACTIVE HEALTHCARE, INC.

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Pharmacy.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
9104 FALLS OF NEUSE RD STE 100, RALEIGH, NC, 276152494
Phone
919-870-1551
NPI
1558820266
County
Wake County
Medicare
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Telehealth

ADAM PERRY MD

CMS Care Compare clinician profile with telehealth indicator. Primary specialty: FAMILY PRACTICE.

Source
CMS Care Compare Doctors and Clinicians
Address
RALEIGH, NC, 27608
Phone
7178566050
NPI
1467569947
County
Wake County
Medicare
Reported as accepted
Community Care Access

Administrative Office

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
141 Asheland Avenue, #300, Asheville, NC, 28801-4050
Phone
828-202-5200
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Telehealth

ADRIANNE DWANNA DORSEY PA

CMS Care Compare clinician profile with telehealth indicator. Primary specialty: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.

Source
CMS Care Compare Doctors and Clinicians
Address
KERNERSVILLE, NC, 27284
Phone
3366633822
NPI
1285251884
County
Guilford County
Medicare
Reported as accepted
Community Care Access

Adult Health Clinic/Cumberland County Health Department

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
1235 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC, 28301-4401
Phone
910-433-3649
County
Cumberland County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Advance Axcess

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
3509 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27604-4539
Phone
919-833-3111
County
Wake County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Advance CarePlex - Holly Springs

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
9764 Holly Springs Rd, Apex, NC, 27539-7620
Phone
919-833-3111
County
Wake County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Advance CarePlex - Wake Forest

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
110 Capcom Avenue, Wake Forest, NC, 27587-6531
Phone
919-833-3111
County
Wake County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Advance Community Health - Mobile Services

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
187 High House Rd, Cary, NC, 27511-6715
Phone
919-833-3111
NPI
1952760290
County
Wake County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Advance Community Health-Franklin County CarePlex

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
205 Sandalwood Avenue, Louisburg, NC, 27549-2679
Phone
919-833-3111
County
Franklin County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

AGAPE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
120 West Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Washington, NC, 27889-4906
Phone
252-940-0602
NPI
1366488280
County
Beaufort County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Agape Community Health Clinic - Williamston

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
1130 Godwin Drive, Williamston, NC, 27892-6828
Phone
252-945-2011
NPI
1801222716
County
Martin County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Agape Health Services - Carolina Avenue

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
1201 Carolina Ave, Washington, NC, 27889-3571
Phone
252-644-7000
NPI
1891590444
County
Beaufort County County
Medicare
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Community Care Access

Agape Health Services Mobile Unit

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
120 West Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Washington, NC, 27889-4906
Phone
252-940-0602
County
Beaufort County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Agape Health Services- Administrative Building

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
101 South Market Street, Washington, NC, 27889-4952
Phone
252-644-7004
County
Beaufort County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Agape Health Services- Aurora

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
151 Third Street, Aurora, NC, 27806-9088
Phone
252-644-7000
NPI
1134985641
County
Beaufort County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Agape Health Services- Plymouth

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
115 Adams St, Plymouth, NC, 27962-1307
Phone
252-940-0602
NPI
1326627399
County
Washington County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Ahoskie Comprehensive Care

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
120 Health Center Dr, Ahoskie, NC, 27910-8161
Phone
252-332-3548
County
Hertford County County
Medicare
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Telehealth

ALICIA BARNES CHITANAND DO

CMS Care Compare clinician profile with telehealth indicator. Primary specialty: FAMILY PRACTICE.

Source
CMS Care Compare Doctors and Clinicians
Address
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC, 27540
Phone
6512419683
NPI
1841602729
Medicare
Reported as accepted
Provider

ALVIN ABAQUETA M.D.

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Family Medicine.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
7845 LITTLE AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282268198
Phone
704-375-0100
NPI
1235102187
County
Mecklenburg County
Medicare
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Telehealth

AMANDA LINNEMAN NP

CMS Care Compare clinician profile with telehealth indicator. Primary specialty: NURSE PRACTITIONER.

Source
CMS Care Compare Doctors and Clinicians
Address
WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103
Phone
8552122273
NPI
1407456882
County
Forsyth County
Medicare
Reported as accepted
Community Care Access

AMG - N Tryon Rd

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
7945 N Tryon St STE 112, Charlotte, NC, 28262-3587
Phone
704-764-1387
County
Mecklenburg County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

AMG - Randolph Rd

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
2300 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28207-1127
Phone
704-624-8477
County
Mecklenburg County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

AMG1 Harris Blvd

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
6010 E W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28215-4084
Phone
704-208-4134
County
Mecklenburg County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

AMG3 Monroe Rd

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
9835 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28270-1471
Phone
704-208-4134
County
Mecklenburg County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

AMG4 Dallas

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
824 Lower Dallas Highway, Dallas, NC, 28034-9368
Phone
704-208-4134
County
Gaston County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Telehealth

AMY L RANDOLPH

CMS Care Compare clinician profile with telehealth indicator. Primary specialty: NURSE PRACTITIONER.

Source
CMS Care Compare Doctors and Clinicians
Address
GASTONIA, NC, 28054
Phone
7046715343
NPI
1285019000
County
Gaston County
Medicare
Reported as accepted
Provider

ANA ABAROA-SALVATIERRA M.D.

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Internal Medicine.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
PO BOX 896206, CHARLOTTE, NC, 282896206
Phone
252-633-1010
NPI
1598101750
County
Mecklenburg County
Medicare
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Nutritionist

ANNA DEBOYACE

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Dietitian, Registered.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
2085 FRONTIS PLAZA BLVD, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27103
Phone
336-277-1065
NPI
1902045438
County
Forsyth County
Medicare
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Community Care Access

ANSON REGIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC.

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
203 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, NC, 28170-2155
Phone
704-694-6700 x223
NPI
1992840003
County
Anson County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Provider

ANTHONY F AZZI M.D.

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Internal Medicine.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
10224 DURANT RD, STE 109, RALEIGH, NC, 276146468
Phone
919-329-2711
NPI
1447228283
County
Wake County
Medicare
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Provider

ANTHONY F AZZI MD PA

Public NPPES listing with taxonomy: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

Source
NPPES NPI Registry
Address
10224 DURANT RD, SUITE 109, RALEIGH, NC, 276146468
Phone
919-329-2711
NPI
1942360300
County
Wake County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

APEX

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
212 South Salem Street, Apex, NC, 27502-1825
Phone
919-833-3111
NPI
1598751463
County
Wake County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian District Health Center - Alleghany County

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
157 Health Services Road, Sparta, NC, 28675-3000
Phone
336-372-5641
County
Alleghany County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian District Health Center - Top Dog School Based Health Center

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
255 Northwest Ln, Warrensville, NC, 28693-9244
Phone
336-384-1625
County
Ashe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
225 Court St, Jefferson, NC, 28640
Phone
336-264-9449 x2131
County
Ashe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian District Local Health Department, dba AppHealthCare

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
157 Health Services Road, Sparta, NC, 28675-3000
Phone
336-246-9449
County
Alleghany County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health at Asheville

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
77 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC, 28801-4435
Phone
828-257-4745
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health at Asheville High School

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
419 McDowell St, Asheville, NC, 28803-2690
Phone
828-202-5203 x3865
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health at Leicester

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
711 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806-1048
Phone
828-253-3717
NPI
1154701415
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health at May's Care Center

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
225 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801-2641
Phone
828-412-5315
NPI
1619356136
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health at Murphy

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
4226 E US 64 Alt, Murphy, NC, 28906-6846
Phone
877-930-7732
County
Cherokee County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health at Robbinsville

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
409 Tallulah Rd, Robbinsville, NC, 28771-8500
Phone
828-479-6434
NPI
1780064832
County
Graham County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health at Sylva

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
154 Medical Park Loop, Sylva, NC, 28779-5271
Phone
828-307-0900
County
Jackson County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health Dental

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
7 Mcdowell Street, #200, Asheville, NC, 28801-4136
Phone
828-257-4745
NPI
1336528314
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health Dental Mobile Van

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
711 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806-1048
Phone
828-202-5203 x3865
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health Mobile Dental RV

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
711 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC, 28806-1048
Phone
828-253-3717
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health Mobile Dental Van

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
711 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806-1048
Phone
828-202-5203 x3865
NPI
1336522831
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health Mobile Medical RV

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
711 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC, 28806-1048
Phone
828-253-3717
County
Buncombe County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

Appalachian Mountain Health Mobile Primary Care

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
711 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806-1048
Phone
828-253-3717
County
Buncombe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource
Community Care Access

AppHealthCare -Ashe Health Center

HRSA-listed community health center or look-alike site. Public resource for community-based care access; confirm GLP-1 and Medicare support directly.

Source
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites
Address
413 McConnell St, Jefferson, NC, 28640-9772
Phone
336-246-9449
County
Ashe County County
Medicare
Confirm with resource

Questions about Medicare GLP-1 coverage in North Carolina

Does Medicare cover GLP-1 medicines in North Carolina?

Medicare's rules are the same in every state. For type 2 diabetes, a GLP-1 goes through your Medicare drug plan. Wegovy for heart-disease risk and Zepbound for sleep apnea also go through your drug plan. For weight management, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge can cover Wegovy, Zepbound KwikPen and Foundayo from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. What differs by state is which drug plans you can join.

Where can I get free Medicare help in North Carolina?

Call North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) at 1-855-408-1212. It's the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for North Carolina: free, unbiased, and it doesn't sell plans. A counselor can read your plan's drug list with you and explain prior authorization and appeals.

Why do Medicare drug plans in North Carolina cover different medicines?

Each Medicare drug plan has its own list of covered drugs, its own price tiers, and its own rules such as prior authorization. The plans on offer depend on where you live, so two people in North Carolina can get different answers for the same medicine.

Does a place listed here prescribe GLP-1 medicines?

Not necessarily. Listings come from public federal data that shows a place exists and how to reach it. It doesn't record whether a place prescribes GLP-1 medicines or accepts a particular plan, so call and ask first.

What should I ask before I call?

Use the three questions at the top of this page. They'll tell you whether to start with your drug plan or your doctor, and give you the exact questions to ask.