Aquivia Health vs The Virtual NP

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

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Aquivia Health

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want clinician-reviewed compounded GLP-1s with the option to move up to brand-name Ozempic or Zepbound.

Semaglutide / month: $249 per 4 weeksCompounded; $179 per shipment on a 52-week plan paid up front
Tirzepatide / month: $339 per 4 weeksCompounded; $269 per shipment on a 52-week plan paid up front

Index 55/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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The Virtual NP

Provider comparison

Patients in its seven served states who want branded Wegovy or Zepbound with a separately priced provider visit or membership.

Semaglutide / month: Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month: Not disclosed

Index 55/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

Both score 55/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Aquivia Health: Coverage not published
The Virtual NP: 7 states

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Aquivia Health

The Virtual NP

Semaglutide / month: Aquivia Health: $249 per 4 weeksCompounded; $179 per shipment on a 52-week plan paid up front; The Virtual NP: Not disclosed

Tirzepatide / month: Aquivia Health: $339 per 4 weeksCompounded; $269 per shipment on a 52-week plan paid up front; The Virtual NP: Not disclosed

Semaglutide / year (modeled): Aquivia Health: $3,23713 charges; The Virtual NP: —

Tirzepatide / year (modeled): Aquivia Health: $4,40713 charges; The Virtual NP: —

State availability: Aquivia Health: Coverage not published; The Virtual NP: 7 states

Oral / sublingual option listed: Aquivia Health: Not listed; The Virtual NP: Not listed

Brand-name access listed: Aquivia Health: Yes; The Virtual NP: Yes

Provider facts checked: Aquivia Health: October 2026; The Virtual NP: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Aquivia Health

Shoppers who want clinician-reviewed compounded GLP-1s with the option to move up to brand-name Ozempic or Zepbound.

Reasons to consider it

Clinical care provided by Open Loop Healthcare Partners, PC — a reused, verified MSO network
Named leadership: Steven Bishop MD (CMO), Phillip Gray PharmD (Chief Pharmacist), Tom Foster (President)
Publishes every plan price: compounded semaglutide is $249 and tirzepatide $339 per 4 weeks, less on 12-, 24- and 52-week plans, with Ozempic at $1,299 and Zepbound at $1,399 per fill

What to weigh up

Billed every 4 weeks, so a year is 13 charges, and the cheapest rates ($179 and $269 a shipment) need a 52-week plan paid in one $2,327 or $3,497 payment; the '$149/mo' and '$179/mo' cards above the plans carry an asterisk the page never explains
No public list of states served — you must complete intake to learn if your state qualifies
No named 503A compounding pharmacy partner, limiting licensure verification

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Aquivia Health pricing Read the full Aquivia Health review

The Virtual NP

Patients in its seven served states who want branded Wegovy or Zepbound with a separately priced provider visit or membership.

Reasons to consider it

Prescribes FDA-approved branded medications (Wegovy/Zepbound) rather than compounded versions
Named clinical founder (Sandra Jordan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C)
Low, transparent provider fee ($99/visit or $75/month membership)

What to weigh up

Medication is billed separately and varies by pharmacy and insurance
Available in Texas, Florida, New York, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Kansas
A specific dispensing pharmacy is not named

Check The Virtual NP pricing Read the full The Virtual NP review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

Aquivia HealthThe Virtual NP

Normalized Cost/Month: Aquivia Health:
61/100; The Virtual NP:
45/100

Price Transparency: Aquivia Health:
46/100; The Virtual NP:
54/100

Nationwide Access: Aquivia Health:
24/100; The Virtual NP:
42/100

Formulation Options: Aquivia Health:
79/100; The Virtual NP:
53/100

Clinical Oversight: Aquivia Health:
76/100; The Virtual NP:
93/100

Contract Flexibility: Aquivia Health:
55/100; The Virtual NP:
55/100

Before you sign up

Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.