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Concierge MD LA vs HeliMeds

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

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Concierge MD LA

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want a named, credentialed medical leadership team and are comfortable with a 4-month minimum commitment despite the 'monthly' billing label.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moAll doses, four-month minimum, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moAll doses, four-month minimum, compounded
Index 73/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

HeliMeds

Provider comparison

Patients who prefer to reorder manually and can compare the first-order price with the regular refill total.

Semaglutide / month
$225One-month refill (compounded; first one-month order $175)
Tirzepatide / month
$285One-month refill (compounded; first one-month order $235)
Index 72/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

Concierge MD LA has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 73/100 versus 72/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

Concierge MD LA
All 50 states and DC
HeliMeds
48 states (except California and Alaska)

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.

Concierge MD LA

HeliMeds

Semaglutide / month
Concierge MD LA: $199/moAll doses, four-month minimum, compounded
HeliMeds: $225One-month refill (compounded; first one-month order $175)
Tirzepatide / month
Concierge MD LA: $299/moAll doses, four-month minimum, compounded
HeliMeds: $285One-month refill (compounded; first one-month order $235)
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Concierge MD LA: $2,388
HeliMeds: $2,700
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Concierge MD LA: $3,588
HeliMeds: $3,420
State availability
Concierge MD LA: All 50 states and DC
HeliMeds: 48 states (except California and Alaska)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Concierge MD LA: Not listed
HeliMeds: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Concierge MD LA: Yes
HeliMeds: Yes
Provider facts checked
Concierge MD LA: October 2026
HeliMeds: October 2026

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Which program fits your priorities?

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Concierge MD LA

Shoppers who want a named, credentialed medical leadership team and are comfortable with a 4-month minimum commitment despite the 'monthly' billing label.

Reasons to consider it

  • Named, credentialed leadership: CEO/Founder Dr. Abe Malkin, MD MBA (Family Medicine), Co-Founder/CMO Dr. Neal Kumar, MD MBA (Dermatology), and Medical Director Dr. Jon Snipes, MD
  • Now claims genuinely nationwide coverage across 50+ cities, broader than the previously documented LA/NY/25-city limitation
  • Flat pricing regardless of prescribed dose simplifies budgeting once enrolled

What to weigh up

  • Both compounded subscriptions require at least four monthly payments
  • The FAQ describes semaglutide shipments every ninety days and tirzepatide every sixty days, despite monthly billing; confirm delivery timing
  • Brand options list $1,999 monthly, while an insurance consent separately mentions $650 Zepbound and a $250 cancellation fee; obtain a written quote for your pathway

HeliMeds

Patients who prefer to reorder manually and can compare the first-order price with the regular refill total.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publishes introductory and refill totals for one- and three-month purchases
  • No automatic subscription renewal or mandatory long-term contract
  • Free shipping and online text consultation

What to weigh up

  • First-order discounts end on refill
  • Three-month monthly equivalents require the full package paid upfront
  • The dispensing pharmacies and individual prescribers are not named

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.

Concierge MD LAHeliMeds
Normalized Cost/Month
Concierge MD LA:
62/100
HeliMeds:
57/100
Price Transparency
Concierge MD LA:
94/100
HeliMeds:
86/100
Nationwide Access
Concierge MD LA:
86/100
HeliMeds:
78/100
Formulation Options
Concierge MD LA:
79/100
HeliMeds:
79/100
Clinical Oversight
Concierge MD LA:
80/100
HeliMeds:
76/100
Contract Flexibility
Concierge MD LA:
20/100
HeliMeds:
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.