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Yes, clinicians on Sesame can prescribe medications in [STATE] when medically appropriate during your visit. Common conditions they may treat include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Performance anxiety
• Insomnia
• PTSD
• Other related mental health concerns

Providers may prescribe medications based on your symptoms and clinical needs during your online psychiatric visit. These may include:

• Anti-anxiety treatments (e.g., buspirone, hydroxyzine, propranolol)
• Antipsychotic medications (e.g., risperidone, aripiprazole)
• Antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, bupropion)
• Mood stabilizers (e.g., lithium, lamotrigine) Please note that mental health care providers on Sesame do not prescribe controlled substances, including stimulants. The decision to prescribe medication is at your provider’s clinical discretion.

It depends on the states where your provider is licensed!

If your provider is licensed in both your home state and the state you’re visiting, you can still book and attend online sessions with them.

If your provider is not licensed in the state you're visiting, you'll need to book a session with a different Sesame provider who is licensed in that state.

Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.

Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.

Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.

For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.

Both psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for mental health conditions, but there are several differences in their training and how they can treat patients:

• Psychiatrists are medical doctors who must complete a bachelor's degree, medical doctorate degree, and residency training requirements. Their license allows them to prescribe medication in any state where they are licensed.
• Psychiatric nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with specialized training in mental health. They must complete a bachelor’s degree, along with a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing, before they can treat patients. While PMHNPs can diagnose and treat mental health conditions, some states require them to work under a doctor's supervision to prescribe certain treatments.

It depends on if you are seeking talk therapy or psychiatric treatment.

If you are seeking talk therapy, you should book an online therapy appointment on Sesame. During these visits, you can discuss your thoughts, feelings or behaviors with a licensed therapist or PMHNP. Medication is not prescribed during online therapy appointments.

If you are seeking psychiatric treatment, you should book an online psychiatry appointment on Sesame. During these visits, a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner can evaluate, diagnose, and/or treat mental health conditions. They can also prescribe or refill medications.

To make a same-day appointment with a psychiatrist, simply browse available psychiatrists on Sesame. You’ll be able to filter providers by appointment time, price, and whether or not you’d like to see a New York provider in-person or via telehealth appointment. You’ll also be able to see provider reviews from other patients before you book.

Once you’ve selected a time slot, you’ll book and pay for your appointment upfront, and you’ll receive an email confirmation and a link to join your video call at the scheduled time. And because Sesame doesn’t bill insurance, there’s no need to worry about co-pays, finding in-network providers, or surprise bills – the appointment price you see is the price you pay.