WeightWatchers announced a partnership with Amazon Pharmacy that will provide the weight-management company’s clients with access to the digital marketplace’s full-service online pharmacy.¹ The collaboration will primarily focus on providing weight-loss medication and discounts.

What are the details of the WeightWatchers and Amazon deal?

In a press release, WeightWatchers’ chief operations officer Jon Volkmann said, “At WeightWatchers, we're committed to making it simpler and faster to access the weight management medications they need, and our collaboration with Amazon Pharmacy does exactly that. By delivering speed, reliability, and convenience we’re helping members stay focused on their health goals, not on pharmacy logistics."

In the same press release, Tanvi Patel, VP and GM of Amazon Pharmacy, added, “We’re thrilled to partner with WeightWatchers, the leader in science-backed weight management, to provide their members faster, more reliable access to medications. By pairing WeightWatchers' trusted programs with Amazon's customer-first pharmacy and delivery capabilities, we’re helping members spend less time worrying about prescriptions and more time focusing on their health."

The announcement comes at a time when more companies are looking to provide DTC offerings to patients. This is especially true in the weight-loss space, where patients are struggling to find affordable options for GLP-1 medications. With insurance companies dropping coverage for weight loss, more patients are turning to DTC options.

Earlier this fall, President Trump even announced a government-run website designed to provide DTC medications to Americans at discounted prices. Since the site’s announcement, multiple pharma companies have announced plans to participate in the program.

The President also announced that the price of one of the most popular GLP-1 medications would be set at $150, which is significantly lower than the list price or DTC price from the manufacturer. However, other members of the administration pushed back and said that negotiations are ongoing.

This is the latest announcement from WeightWatchers about providing solutions for people struggling to afford GLP-1 medications.

Earlier in October, the company announced the launch of WeightWatchers RXFlexFund, a solution described as combining DTC prices from manufacturers and employer subsidy coverage.² The program works with employers to cover a percentage of medication costs, along with other weight-loss related services.

In a press release, WeightWatchers chief commercial officer Scott Honken, PharmD, said, “Employers are at a crossroads when it comes to GLP-1 benefits. Our clients consistently tell us that costs are rising and traditional coverage models leave little flexibility or opportunity for innovation. WeightWatchers RxFlexFund changes that by giving employers a clear, predictable way to offer GLP-1 access without navigating complex rebates or unpredictable add-on expenses. It opens the door to broader access while delivering meaningful clinical results and protecting the bottom line.”

In the same press release, WeightWatchers’ chief medical officer Dr. Kim Boyd added, “Weight management affects both employee health and overall business performance. As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers are often forced to choose between affordability and access. WeightWatchers RxFlexFund reimagines the equation by introducing a new model to expand access to GLP-1 treatment to those who would benefit while maintaining medical responsibility and long-term behavior change support, reflecting our leadership in delivering improved outcomes for individuals and businesses.”

Sources

1. WeightWatchers Collaborates With Amazon Pharmacy to Increase Medication Delivery Speed, Convenience and Savings For Members. WeightWatchers. October 20, 2025. https://corporate.ww.com/news/news-details/2025/WeightWatchers-Collaborates-With-Amazon-Pharmacy-to-Increase-Medication-Delivery-Speed-Convenience-and-Savings-For-Members/default.aspx
2. WeightWatchers Launches RxFlexFund™, a New Employer Model for Expanding GLP-1 Coverage. WeightWatchers. October 17, 2025. Accessed October 20, 2025. https://corporate.ww.com/news/news-details/2025/WeightWatchers-Launches-RxFlexFund-a-New-Employer-Model-for-Expanding-GLP-1-Coverage/default.aspx