Verbatim response from ChatGPT
I don’t have live access to verify every provider right now, but as of mid‑2024 several well‑known telehealth and virtual weight‑loss services were offering tirzepatide (Zepbound) or actively prescribing GLP‑1/tirzepatide alternatives. Availability changes quickly by state, supply, and prescriber discretion, so always confirm directly with the service. Providers to check:
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Form Health (by Ro) — specializes in medically supervised weight‑loss programs and was one of the first telehealth services to add tirzepatide options and support for prior authorization and ongoing follow‑up. Good if you want programmatic care (coaching + med management).
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Hims & Hers — broad telehealth platform that added GLP‑1 options (including tirzepatide in some regions). Easy to use and widely available across states.
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PlushCare — offers primary‑care and weight‑management visits with ongoing follow‑up; known to prescribe GLP‑1s and to coordinate refills and labs.
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GoodRx Care (GoodRx telemedicine network) — can connect you with clinicians who will evaluate for and prescribe weight‑loss meds; also helps compare pharmacy prices and coupons.
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Lemonaid Health — lower‑cost online visits and medication delivery; has offered GLP‑1 prescriptions in many states.
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One Medical / 98point6 / Carbon Health — primary‑care focused services that have been expanding obesity care, including GLP‑1/tirzepatide prescribing in some locations.
How to confirm for your situation
- Search each site for “Zepbound” or “tirzepatide” (many list specific drugs) or call/chat their support line.
- Ask whether they prescribe in your state, whether they do in‑person lab work/monitoring, and whether they handle prior authorization.
- Check whether they ship the medication or send prescriptions to a local pharmacy and what the expected out‑of‑pocket cost or insurance coverage will be.
Safety note A licensed clinician must determine whether Zepbound is appropriate for you (medical history, labs, pregnancy risk, interactions). Avoid non‑medical suppliers or discounts that seem too good to be true.
If you’d like, tell me your state and whether you prefer ongoing coaching or just a prescription, and I can suggest which of these services to contact first and what questions to ask.