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Short answer: tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for prescription chronic weight management) is prescription-only, but several reputable telehealth services can evaluate you and — if clinically appropriate and available in your state — prescribe it. Providers vary by state and may require labs/records or prior authorization.
Telehealth services you can check this week (these have publicly offered GLP‑1 or tirzepatide-based care or run weight‑loss programs that prescribe them; availability varies by state and clinical criteria):
- Hims & Hers — large direct‑to‑consumer telehealth platform that offers GLP‑1 and tirzepatide evaluations, home delivery, and clear pricing/membership options.
- Ro (Roman) — established telehealth clinic with weight‑management programs; offers clinician consultations and mail-order pharmacy services.
- PlushCare — primary‑care telehealth with nationwide clinicians who commonly manage diabetes and weight‑loss meds and can arrange labs and follow-up.
- SteadyMD — pairs you with a dedicated US‑based physician for chronic care management (good if you want ongoing one‑doctor continuity while starting tirzepatide).
- One Medical — membership primary‑care with telehealth + in‑clinic access; good if you want integrated care and in‑person follow‑up for monitoring.
- Profile by Sanford (virtual option) — established weight‑loss clinic network that prescribes GLP‑1s and provides structured coaching and monitoring.
What to expect this week
- Book a virtual visit on the provider’s site (same‑day or within a few days on many platforms).
- You’ll need medical history, current meds, and sometimes recent labs (A1c, kidney/liver function).
- If the clinician approves, they’ll prescribe and either send to your local pharmacy or to a mail‑order pharmacy that ships to you.
- Insurance: some insurers cover Mounjaro/Zepbound for specific diagnoses (diabetes or FDA‑approved indications); expect prior authorization or significant out‑of‑pocket cost if uninsured.
- Safety: providers screen for contraindications (personal/family history of medullary thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, pregnancy/planning, etc.) and set up follow‑up.
If you want, tell me your state or ZIP code and I’ll check which of the above (or other reputable services) currently lists tirzepatide availability near you and give direct links and next‑step suggestions.