Geographic deep dive · California

California — GLP-1 telehealth deep dive

California Board of Pharmacy and Medical Board of California both have authority. PC structure is required.

California Board of Pharmacy and Medical Board of California both have authority. PC structure is required.

About this article

Reviewed byDr. Samuel Lora, M.D.
RolePharmacology & Compounding Reviewer
First publishedMay 20, 2026
Last reviewedMay 20, 2026
Page typeEditorial
Sources10+ cited sources

California regulatory landscape

California-specific structure

California restricts corporate practice of medicine. Telehealth operations serving California must use a Professional Corporation owned by a California-licensed physician. NexLife's California PC (Nexlife Medical Group CA P.C.) operates through Dr. Adam Kennah MD as sole shareholder.

State pharmacy board landscape

California Board of Pharmacy is one of the most rigorous in the country. California-based sterile compounding pharmacies are subject to detailed inspection schedules.

NexLife in California