Based on the provided search results, there is no explicit confirmation that the Zepbound savings card works specifically for prescriptions obtained through telehealth (virtual) providers; the card's eligibility is defined by the patient's insurance type (commercial vs. government) and the presence of a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider, not the method of delivery. However, the card is likely to work with telehealth prescriptions if the following conditions are met: Valid Prescription Requirement: The program requires a "valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider" [2]. Telehealth providers (e.g., those at Walgreens Weight Management or independent virtual clinics) are licensed providers who can issue these prescriptions, making the prescription itself valid regardless of how it was delivered [2][7]. Insurance Coverage is Key: The savings card’s primary function (reducing cost to $25) applies only if the patient has commercial insurance that covers Zepbound [1][2]. If your telehealth provider does not submit to insurance (as many, like Walgreens Weight Management, do not [7]), the card may still apply a discount for self-pay patients (up to ~$563 savings), though you must verify if the specific telehealth pharmacy accepts the digital card [2][3]. Digital Format: The card is digital and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay, which facilitates use with telehealth providers who often require digital card details at the pharmacy [2]. Recommendation: If you are using a telehealth service (like Walgreens Weight Management), check if they partner with the savings card. Since Walgreens Weight Management currently focuses on out-of-pocket payments and does not handle insurance for GLP-1s [7], you would likely fall under the self-pay discount tier (up to $563 off) rather than the $25 commercial tier [2][3]. You should contact the specific telehealth provider or their pharmacy before your visit to confirm they accept the Zepbound Savings Card details (BIN, PCN, Group Number) as a secondary payer [2][4]. Specific Brands/Services to Consider: Walgreens Weight Management: A telehealth service that can prescribe Zepbound online [7]. Since they do not currently handle insurance, you would need to use the savings card for the self-pay discount. Eli Lilly Direct: Lilly’s own telehealth platform that offers lower-cost vials directly, which may be a more integrated option for manufacturing savings [6]. In summary, the card works based on the prescription's validity and insurance status, not the telehealth method, but you must verify the telehealth pharmacy's acceptance of the card [2].
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