Walgreens Expands Access to Weight Management Care and Introduces New GLP-1 Support Services

New offerings help eligible patients explore treatment, coverage and savings options, including Medicare GLP-1 Bridge participants and those with commercial insurance

DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Walgreens today announced enhancements to its weight management services, including expanded access to virtual care that helps eligible patients navigate insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications through coverage eligibility checks, prior authorization support and access to medications covered by the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program or commercial insurance.* New offerings also include additional pharmacist support for patients starting therapy, an enhanced online resource hub, and access to coverage and savings information through Rx Savings Finder.

Through Walgreens Weight Management, patients can connect online with a doctor or nurse practitioner and, if eligible, receive a prescription for an FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss medication.** Weight Management visits are $49, with no subscription required (medication cost not included). Patients already taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss may also use virtual care clinicians to support ongoing treatment.

"Staying on a GLP-1 medication can be challenging for many patients. More than half of patients who begin GLP-1 therapy for weight management discontinue treatment within a year for a variety of reasons, highlighting the need for ongoing support, affordability solutions, and easier access to care," said Rick Gates, Chief Pharmacy & External Affairs Officer, Walgreens. "Walgreens pharmacists can support patients from the moment they begin exploring whether a GLP-1 medication may be right for them and throughout their treatment journey, helping them access information, resources and support along the way."

Expanded Virtual Care Access and Support

Walgreens Weight Management can now help patients navigate self-pay and commercial insurance options for their medications, including checking commercial insurance prescription coverage and completing prior authorizations, if needed. In addition, patients who are eligible for CMS' Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program can also now connect with virtual healthcare providers for support with eligibility, prior authorizations, and setting up a treatment plan.

Additional Pharmacist Support After Prescription Pickup

For many patients, questions arise once they begin treatment. After prescription pickup, Walgreens pharmacists will reach out to all patients who start filling a GLP-1 medication to answer common questions about the medication, share educational resources and connect them with additional support available through Walgreens. The outreach is designed to help patients better understand their therapy and stay engaged in their care. Together, these services help patients manage and navigate barriers to GLP-1 medications, such as access, affordability and ongoing support.

Walgreens Weight Management Hub

For more information about accessing GLP-1s for weight loss at Walgreens, visit www.walgreens.com/GLP-1, a new GLP-1 resource hub that helps any patient learn about treatment options and costs. Within the platform, patients can learn more about manufacturer's savings card options for Wegovy^® Injection and Pill, Zepbound^® and Foundayo^™ via Rx Savings Finder, Walgreens Weight Management through Virtual Healthcare, CMS's Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program and support products to relieve potential side effects like nausea, dehydration and other gastrointestinal side effects.  

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves more than 9 million customers and patients each day across its nearly 8,000 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 211,000 team members, including roughly 85,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

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*Weight Management Virtual Healthcare services are currently available in all U.S. states except AL. For Medicare Bridge patients, Walgreens Weight Management is available in all U.S. states except AL, DC, DE, KS, LA, MS, NM, RI, and WV. Service and availability varies by state. Services are not available in Puerto Rico.

**Prescription based on medical evaluation and not guaranteed.

Walgreens-affiliated medical practices are independently owned and operated by licensed physicians who provide services using the Walgreens virtual care program telehealth platform. For more information about the relationship between Walgreens and the medical practices click here.

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