# Optum Perks

> Optum Perks is a free prescription savings service from Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company. It provides discount coupons accepted at thousands of chain and independent pharmacies nationwide — no insurance, membership, or fee required. Savings come from direct negotiations with drug manufacturers and are passed on to consumers. Optum Perks also offers online telehealth visits for common conditions, prescription refills, and ongoing care, plus educational content on prescription drug costs and savings strategies.

## Prescription savings

- [Drug directory](https://perks.optum.com/drugs): Searchable index of prescription medications with discount pricing, coupon information, and dosage details across participating pharmacies.
- [Wegovy (semaglutide)](https://perks.optum.com/drug/wegovy): Savings and pricing for the GLP-1 injectable medication approved for chronic weight management.
- [Zepbound (tirzepatide)](https://perks.optum.com/drug/zepbound): Savings and pricing for the dual GIP/GLP-1 injectable approved for chronic weight management and obstructive sleep apnea.
- [Mounjaro (tirzepatide)](https://perks.optum.com/drug/mounjaro): Savings and pricing for the dual GIP/GLP-1 injectable approved for type 2 diabetes.
- [Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)](https://perks.optum.com/drug/vyvanse): Savings and pricing for the brand-name stimulant prescribed for ADHD and binge eating disorder.
- [Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate](https://perks.optum.com/drug/lisdexamfetamine-dimesylate): Savings and pricing for the generic form of Vyvanse, used for ADHD and binge eating disorder.
- [Levothyroxine](https://perks.optum.com/drug/levothyroxine): Savings and pricing for the most commonly prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.
- [NP Thyroid](https://perks.optum.com/drug/np-thyroid): Savings and pricing for the branded natural desiccated thyroid medication used as an alternative treatment for hypothyroidism.
- [Estradiol](https://perks.optum.com/drug/estradiol): Savings and pricing for the estrogen hormone used in menopausal hormone therapy and other indications.
- [Myrbetriq (mirabegron)](https://perks.optum.com/drug/myrbetriq): Savings and pricing for the beta-3 adrenergic agonist used to treat overactive bladder.
- [Buprenorphine patch](https://perks.optum.com/drug/buprenorphine-patch): Savings and pricing for the transdermal opioid analgesic used for chronic pain management.

## Online care (telehealth)

- [Online care overview](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/): Telehealth platform offering virtual consultations and prescription services for common medical conditions, with evaluation and treatment available without an in-person doctor visit.
- [General medication refills](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/general-med-refill): Telehealth visits to refill existing prescriptions for common chronic medications without an in-person appointment.
- [Weight loss medication refills](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/weight-loss-refill): Telehealth refill visits for ongoing weight loss medications, including GLP-1 injectables such as Wegovy and Zepbound.
- [Birth control refills](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/birth-control-refill): Telehealth refill visits for ongoing oral contraceptive and hormonal birth control prescriptions.
- [Urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/uti): Online consultations and treatment for UTIs, including antibiotic prescriptions when clinically appropriate.
- [Upper respiratory infection (URI) treatment](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/uri): Telehealth evaluation for cold, sinus, and throat symptoms, with prescriptions issued when appropriate.
- [Pink eye treatment](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/pink-eye): Telehealth consultations for conjunctivitis (pink eye), including antibiotic eye drop prescriptions when appropriate.
- [Acne treatment](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/acne): Telehealth consultations for acne, including topical and oral prescription treatments.
- [Eczema treatment](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/eczema): Online care for eczema (atopic dermatitis) evaluation and prescription treatments including topical steroids and other therapies.
- [Erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/erectile-dysfunction): Online consultations for ED, including evaluation and prescriptions for medications such as sildenafil and tadalafil.
- [Dental pain](https://perks.optum.com/online-care/dental-pain): Telehealth consultations for dental pain management, including short-term pain relief prescriptions while awaiting in-person dental care.

## Guides & articles

- [Blog index](https://perks.optum.com/blog): Editorial library covering prescription drug costs, savings strategies, medication comparisons, and access to common treatments.
- [How do prescription discount cards work?](https://perks.optum.com/blog/how-do-prescription-discount-cards-work): Foundational explainer on how prescription discount cards reduce out-of-pocket drug costs at the pharmacy, including how Optum Perks coupons are processed.
- [How much is Wegovy without insurance?](https://perks.optum.com/blog/how-much-is-wegovy-without-insurance): Breakdown of the cash-pay cost of Wegovy, factors affecting price, and available savings options for uninsured patients.
- [Cost of Ozempic per month](https://perks.optum.com/blog/cost-of-ozempic-per-month): Monthly pricing analysis for Ozempic across insured and cash-pay scenarios, including manufacturer savings programs.
- [Why is Eliquis so expensive?](https://perks.optum.com/blog/why-is-eliquis-so-expensive): Explainer on the factors driving the high cost of the anticoagulant Eliquis (apixaban) and strategies to reduce out-of-pocket spending.
- [Best cholesterol medication with least side effects](https://perks.optum.com/blog/best-cholesterol-medication-with-least-side-effects): Comparison of common cholesterol-lowering medications (statins and alternatives) and their side effect profiles.
- [Amoxicillin over-the-counter alternatives](https://perks.optum.com/blog/amoxicillin-over-the-counter-alternative): Guidance on whether amoxicillin is available without a prescription and what OTC alternatives exist for treating bacterial infections.
- [How to get amoxicillin without seeing a doctor](https://perks.optum.com/blog/how-to-get-amoxicillin-without-seeing-a-doctor): Overview of telehealth and online pharmacy options for obtaining an amoxicillin prescription.
- [Valtrex without seeing a doctor](https://perks.optum.com/blog/valtrex-without-seeing-a-doctor): Guidance on obtaining Valtrex (valacyclovir) for herpes treatment via telehealth services and other prescription pathways.
- [What happens if you take expired amoxicillin?](https://perks.optum.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-take-expired-amoxicillin): Safety and efficacy considerations for taking expired amoxicillin, including FDA guidance on antibiotic shelf life.
- [Acetazolamide for altitude sickness](https://perks.optum.com/blog/acetazolamide-for-altitude-sickness): Use of acetazolamide (Diamox) for preventing and treating acute mountain sickness, including dosing and access considerations.

## Optional

- [About Optum Perks](https://perks.optum.com/about-us): Background on Optum Perks and its mission within Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company. Explains how anyone can use Optum Perks coupons to save on prescriptions — no health plan, membership, or fee required — with savings sourced from direct negotiations with drug manufacturers and accepted at thousands of chain and independent pharmacies nationwide.
- [Contact us](https://perks.optum.com/contact-us): Customer support contact information for help with discount coupons, telehealth services, account issues, and general questions about Optum Perks.
- [Privacy policy](https://perks.optum.com/privacy-policy): Privacy notice describing what personal and health-related information Optum Perks collects, how it is used, shared, and protected, and consumer rights regarding their data.
- [Terms of use](https://perks.optum.com/terms-of-use): Legal terms and conditions governing use of the Optum Perks website, discount coupons, and telehealth services.