Ro, a direct-to-consumer health and wellness company, has partnered with Eli Lilly to provide more affordable access to weight loss medication Zepbound. Through this collaboration, Ro integrates with LillyDirect, Eli Lilly's self-pay pharmacy platform, enabling Ro-affiliated providers to prescribe Zepbound's lower-cost, single-dose vials directly to patients.
This offering aims to enhance accessibility for clinically eligible patients by delivering the medication at self-pay prices directly to their homes. Ro's holistic healthcare approach combines diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care management into a seamless experience. The goal is to reduce barriers to care, improve treatment adherence, and provide personalized patient journeys.
Zepbound vials are available in 2.5-mg and 5-mg dosages for $399 and $549 per month, respectively. These prices represent a more affordable option for patients without insurance coverage. The launch follows Eli Lilly's introduction of Zepbound at discounted prices, offering significant savings compared to other GLP-1 medications for obesity.
Ro's commitment to innovation includes its earlier launch of the Ro Body weight loss program, which provides GLP-1 access alongside personalized care plans, diagnostic testing, and coaching. The company also introduced an online GLP-1 supply tracker to help patients navigate drug shortages.
Ro’s CEO, Zach Reitano, highlighted the patient-centric approach of this integration, emphasizing its role in streamlining access to FDA-approved obesity treatments directly through the Ro app. Both companies aim to expand access to safe and effective obesity care while addressing affordability and convenience challenges.
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