Independent GLP-1 cost & value lab · 2026

Run the numbers before you pick a GLP-1 provider.

We model the real monthly and annual cost of every major GLP-1 telehealth program, then score each one on The Cost-Efficiency Index — value for money, not the lowest teaser rate. Explore hundreds of provider reviews.

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Providers reviewed: 6
Index factors: 0
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Live model

Molecule

Provider

Modeled / month

$99

Modeled / year

$1,188

As CoreAge Rx publishes it: $99/mo

Lowest modeled monthly total for semaglutide among the programs we track: NextMeds at $49/mo — but check the full Cost-Efficiency Index before you decide on price alone.

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Monthly total = modeled annual cost divided by 12, including required fixed fees and billing cadence. Excludes shipping, labs, and consult fees where not bundled. Prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice.

94/ 100Index

Featured partner · Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100

CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.

Specifically want FDA-approved brand tirzepatide instead of a compounded copy? See what Zepbound actually costs before you compare compounded prices.

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GLP-1 providers, measured on real cost

Scored on six factors: normalized cost/month · price transparency · nationwide access · formulation options · clinical oversight · contract flexibility. Partners are listed first. Assume any provider we list may compensate us — see our disclosure. It never changes a Cost-Efficiency Index. In a hurry? Jump to the cheapest GLP-1 providers worth using, or if you already know your molecule, see the cheapest tirzepatide over a year.

94/ 100Index

Grade A

CoreAge Rx

Partner

CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.

Semaglutide: $99/mo
Tirzepatide: $149/mo
Coverage: All 50 states
Brand-name: Not confirmed

One price at every dose: semaglutide is $99 from 0.25 mg up to 2.5 mg, and tirzepatide is $149 from 2.5 mg up to 15 mg
No membership fee, no insurance needed and no long-term contract, and the price you lock in at checkout stays put as your dose rises
If the doctor decides a prescription isn't right for you, CoreAge refunds the medication portion of your payment

Some programs we track publish lower semaglutide prices. Compare billing terms, dose pricing and required fees before choosing.
You pay before the doctor reviews your case, and if you aren't approved the FAQ promises a 100% refund while the refund policy keeps a $50 to $100 consultation fee
All sales are final once medication ships, because state and federal law don't allow medication returns

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More providers

Eden

94/100 · APartner

Semaglutide

$99/moAll doses, compounded

Tirzepatide

$129/moAll doses, compounded

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Found

92/100 · A−Partner

Semaglutide

$199/moInsurance-linked

Tirzepatide

$289/moInsurance-linked

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ShedRx (Shed)

87/100 · B+Partner

Semaglutide

$199/mo$159 on a 12-month plan

Tirzepatide

$299/mo$239 on a 12-month plan

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Strut Health

87/100 · B+Partner

Semaglutide

From $99/moLozenge, $129/mo injection (auto-refill)

Tirzepatide

From $149/moInjection, $199/mo lozenge (auto-refill)

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Sesame Care

86/100 · BPartner

Semaglutide

$149/moMedication + $59/mo care subscription (that rate needs a 12-month commitment)

Tirzepatide

Brand (Zepbound)

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bmiMD

83/100 · BPartner

Semaglutide

$159/moMonth to month ($119/mo on a prepaid 12-month plan)

Tirzepatide

$249/moMonth to month ($179/mo on a prepaid 12-month plan)

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RxSpan MD

83/100 · BPartner

Semaglutide

$249/moMonth-to-month for the injection; $219 on three months, $199 on six and $194 on twelve

Tirzepatide

$329/moMonth-to-month for the injection; $309 on three months, $289 on six and $269 on twelve

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Sprout Health

80/100 · B−Partner

Semaglutide

$149 per 4 weeks$99/mo on a prepaid 12-month plan

Tirzepatide

$199 per 4 weeks$149/mo on a prepaid 12-month plan

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Oak

77/100 · CPartner

Semaglutide

$250/moSame price at every dose; $200/mo on a 3-month supply paid upfront

Tirzepatide

$300/moSame price at every dose; $267/mo on a 3-month supply paid upfront

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These are selected providers from our broader review directory, partners first. Every available program is scored on the same six factors — every provider is indexed here, or put two head-to-head on the comparison bench.

Pricing, states and verification facts reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Cost-Efficiency Index is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice.

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Value, not teaser price

We normalize cost against what you actually get — both molecules, flat pricing, real access — so the cheapest sticker doesn't automatically win.

Honest low scores

Opaque pricing and coverage gaps drag scores down, and we say exactly why. A leaderboard that flatters everyone is useless.

Funded openly

Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission if you sign up through our links, at no extra cost to you. The Cost-Efficiency Index is printed unmodified.

Read the full Cost-Efficiency Index methodology →