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Short answer: several national telehealth/telemedicine companies that run GLP‑1 or medical weight‑loss programs have been offering prescriptions for Zepbound (tirzepatide). Availability depends on your state, your medical history, and clinician judgement. Examples to check:
- Hims & Hers (Hims) — offers a nationwide telehealth weight‑loss program and has been prescribing GLP‑1s including tirzepatide where clinically appropriate. Good for straightforward online visits and program support.
- Ro (Roman) — runs a telehealth weight‑management service and has been prescribing tirzepatide through clinician evaluation and ongoing remote follow‑up.
- PlushCare — provides virtual primary‑care visits and chronic‑care management; clinicians can prescribe GLP‑1s including Zepbound when appropriate.
- Lemonaid Health — low‑cost telehealth platform that prescribes weight‑loss medications in many states; useful if you want a quick online consult and prescription.
- SteadyMD — pairs you with one dedicated doctor for ongoing care; suited if you prefer continuity while taking an injectable like Zepbound.
- Forward — membership primary‑care service (virtual + clinics) that offers advanced weight‑management care including GLP‑1 prescriptions.
How to proceed
- Check each company’s website for “tirzepatide,” “Zepbound,” or “weight loss” offerings and state availability.
- Expect an initial medical evaluation (medical history, vitals, sometimes lab work) and follow‑up monitoring.
- Insurance and cost: some insurers cover Zepbound in limited situations; many prescriptions are paid out‑of‑pocket or via manufacturer savings programs.
If you want, tell me your state and whether you have diabetes or other major medical issues and I can look up which of these services currently accepts patients there and how to reach them.