Alternatives
Alternatives to HelloWellness
HelloWellness scores 56/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.
HelloWellness at a glance
- Semaglutide
- ~$157.18/mo equivalent average ($399 upfront, then every 11 weeks; compounded)
- Tirzepatide
- ~$196.58/mo equivalent average ($499 upfront, then every 11 weeks; compounded; cadence conflict)
- Coverage
- Coverage not published
- Brand-name GLP-1s
- No, compounded only
- Oral option
- No
- Pricing verified
- October 2026
2 of the 8 programs below list semaglutide for less than HelloWellness's $157.18 a month. 2 of the 8 list tirzepatide for less than its $196.58 a month.
HelloWellness sells compounded GLP-1 plans paid up front and renewed every 11 weeks, so its advertised three-month equivalents understate the ongoing calendar-month average.
Best for: Patients comfortable paying for a supply up front who will verify the renewal date and cancellation rules before ordering.
What HelloWellness does well
- Publishes the upfront totals and renewal interval before intake
- Promises a full refund if the provider does not approve treatment
- Includes medication, injection supplies, shipping and provider messaging
- Allows cancellation of future renewals
Why readers look for an alternative
- The $133/$166 advertised figures divide the upfront charge by three; charges actually repeat every 11 weeks
- A tirzepatide footer says every 10 weeks, which would average about $216.23 per calendar month; confirm the interval
- The initial plan is paid at once, with refunds generally unavailable after dispensing
- Cancellation after clinical review may cost $50 and must be requested within 24 hours
- No pharmacy name, full state list or medical director is published
- Partner01A94/ 100Index
CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.
- Sema
- $99/mo
- Tirz
- $149/mo
- Coverage
- All 50 states
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with HelloWellness: $58.18/mo less for semaglutide · $47.58/mo less for tirzepatide
- 02C54/ 100Index
WellMedr
PartnerNames its pharmacy, its clinician network and the FDA's compounding caveat right on the pricing page — then quotes only sale prices for its compounded plans and bills on a cycle its own pages describe as four weeks in one place and 21 days in another.
- Sema
- Not disclosedSale price only, no standing rate
- Tirz
- Not disclosed"Starting at" only, no standing rate
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Yes
Compared with HelloWellness: also lists brand-name GLP-1s · offers an oral option
- 03C58/ 100Index
LaSara Medical Group
LaSara Medical Group offers compounded injections through Southern California clinics and telehealth, with monthly subscriptions at $289 for semaglutide and $379 for tirzepatide.
- Sema
- $289/moCompounded monthly subscription; $299 one-month purchase
- Tirz
- $379/moCompounded monthly subscription; $399 one-month purchase
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with HelloWellness: $131.82/mo more for semaglutide · $182.42/mo more for tirzepatide
- 04C57/ 100Index
LumiMeds
LumiMeds is a telehealth platform selling compounded semaglutide 'as low as $89/mo' and compounded tirzepatide 'as low as $125/mo' on fixed-term monthly, 3-, 6- and 12-month plans, with Klarna financing.
- Sema
- $89/moAs low as, fixed-term plan, plan length not stated, compounded; first month as low as $39
- Tirz
- $125/moAs low as, fixed-term plan, plan length not stated, compounded; first month as low as $75
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with HelloWellness: $68.18/mo less for semaglutide · $71.58/mo less for tirzepatide
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Lumimeds in September 2025. We still list and link to LumiMeds; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
- 05C57/ 100Index
Layla
Layla is a US telehealth weight-loss brand that now sells only FDA-approved branded GLP-1s Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro starting around $1,399/mo, all-inclusive of health check-ins, telehealth visits and unlimited doctor messaging.
- Sema
- $1,399/moBrand Ozempic, promotional rate
- Tirz
- $1,399/moBrand Mounjaro, promotional rate
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Yes
Compared with HelloWellness: $1,241.82/mo more for semaglutide · $1,202.42/mo more for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s
- 06C57/ 100Index
Emerge Weight Loss
Emerge Weight Loss is a compounded-tirzepatide-only telehealth provider (no semaglutide) with dose-tiered 4-week pricing from $224 to $289 for injectable vials, plus a $149/month oral tablet option.
- Sema
- Not disclosed
- Tirz
- $224 per 4 weeks2.5 mg starting dose, compounded
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with HelloWellness: $27.42/mo more for tirzepatide · offers an oral option
- 07C57/ 100Index
Arc-1
Arc-1 is a compounded GLP-1 telehealth seller founded by board-certified physician Dr. Todd Stearns, pricing semaglutide and tirzepatide by dose from $199.99 a month, with a free consultation and free shipping.
- Sema
- $199.99/mo0.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 1 mg, $549.99 at 2.5 mg
- Tirz
- $199.99/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $249.99 at 5 mg, $399.99 at 7.5 mg
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with HelloWellness: $42.81/mo more for semaglutide · $3.41/mo more for tirzepatide
- 08C56/ 100Index
24hrDOC
24hrDOC is a cash-pay telehealth service for common conditions that also advertises compounded semaglutide, $299 for the injection and $309 for the oral form, with a 6-month subscription recommended.
- Sema
- $299Compounded injection; billing period not stated, 6-month subscription recommended
- Tirz
- Not disclosed
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with HelloWellness: $141.82/mo more for semaglutide · offers an oral option
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to 24HrDoc, Inc. dba 24HrDoc in February 2026. We still list and link to 24hrDOC; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — it never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing and coverage reflect public disclosures at last review; confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.