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Dispatch #313

The Virtual NP

The Virtual NP is a nurse-practitioner-led telehealth weight loss clinic prescribing FDA-approved branded GLP-1 medications, Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide), from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

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Semaglutide
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide
Not disclosed
Coverage
7 states
Brand-name
Yes

Line The Virtual NP up against its closest alternatives. Or go one-on-one: The Virtual NP vs CoreAge Rx.

Desk Score breakdown

Each of the six scored dimensions. See the methodology.

Price transparency54/100
State access42/100
Molecule range53/100
Onboarding speed71/100
Support responsiveness83/100
Licensing & trust82/100

What the Desk likes

  • FDA-approved branded Zepbound and Wegovy only, no compounded
  • Transparent fees: 99 visit or 75 per month membership
  • HSA/FSA accepted and prior authorization assistance offered
  • NP-led with same or next-day booking and home shipping

Where points come off

  • Branded only, so medication cost is high and billed separately
  • Limited to seven states
  • No compounded lower-cost GLP-1 alternative
  • Single-provider practice may limit scale and hours

The Desk's briefing — C

Best for: Patients in served states wanting affordable visits and FDA-approved branded GLP-1s.

The Virtual NP ranks #313 of 498 providers scored — see #1, CoreAge Rx on the board.

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Pricing and verification reflect The Virtual NP's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on The Virtual NP's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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