Plain meanings
- Peptide
- A few chemical pieces joined together, like beads in a short string. These pieces are called amino acids; longer strings form proteins.
- Telehealth
- Care given at a distance using live communication or information a health professional reviews later.
- Compounded medicine
- A pharmacist, doctor or registered compounding facility makes or mixes this preparation to order.
- FDA approval
- The Food and Drug Administration is the US government agency that reviews medicines for particular health needs. Medicines made to order lack its approval, as checked September 26, 2026.
- Nonresident pharmacy
- A pharmacy outside Washington. It generally needs a Washington licence to mail prescription medicines here, under rules checked September 30, 2026. The state Pharmacy Commission can make an exception for occasional shipments rather than regular deliveries.
- Informed consent
- Agreeing to care after its benefits and risks have been explained; Washington’s in-person standards also apply online, as of September 30, 2026.
- Prior authorisation
- Approval sought in advance so a medicine can be covered under the plan’s rules.
- Formulary
- The plan’s list of medicines eligible for coverage.
Washington law
Use a word to ask a better question
If someone says “authorised”, ask what permission they mean. If someone says “covered”, ask what your own plan has agreed to pay.
Read the Washington telehealth source