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GoodRx vs Livea

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

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

GoodRx

Provider comparison

Cost-first shoppers who want self-pay access to brand-name Zepbound without a compounded product.

Semaglutide / month
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moBrand Zepbound KwikPen, self-pay starting price for eligible patients
Index 60/100 · Grade CChecked August 2026

Livea

Provider comparison

Minnesota and Wisconsin residents who want in-person clinic access, or telehealth patients in MN, WI, IA or FL.

Semaglutide / month
$99/moStarting dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$199/moStarting dose, compounded
Index 59/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

GoodRx has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 60/100 versus 59/100. 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

GoodRx
All 50 states
Livea
4 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.

GoodRx

Livea

Semaglutide / month
GoodRx: Not disclosed
Livea: $99/moStarting dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
GoodRx: $299/moBrand Zepbound KwikPen, self-pay starting price for eligible patients
Livea: $199/moStarting dose, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
GoodRx: —
Livea: $1,188
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
GoodRx: $3,588
Livea: $2,388
State availability
GoodRx: All 50 states
Livea: 4 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
GoodRx: Not listed
Livea: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
GoodRx: Yes
Livea: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
GoodRx: August 2026
Livea: 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.

GoodRx

Cost-first shoppers who want self-pay access to brand-name Zepbound without a compounded product.

Reasons to consider it

  • Real FDA-approved brand medication, not compounded
  • 70,000+ pharmacy redemption network under the Lilly self-pay partnership
  • No membership fee — bring a prescription and use the card/program at the pharmacy counter

What to weigh up

  • GoodRx doesn't make or ship the drug; you fill the prescription at a retail pharmacy
  • The Zepbound KwikPen figure is a starting price for eligible self-pay patients, and higher doses can cost more
  • Its online weight-loss care is a separate subscription, billed apart from the medication

Livea

Minnesota and Wisconsin residents who want in-person clinic access, or telehealth patients in MN, WI, IA or FL.

Reasons to consider it

  • Six in-person clinics in Minnesota (Apple Valley, Coon Rapids, Edina, Minnetonka, Roseville and St. Cloud), not telehealth-only
  • Low headline starting price for semaglutide ($99/mo)
  • Broader wellness service menu (nutrition, hormone therapy, NAD+) beyond just GLP-1s

What to weigh up

  • Tirzepatide explicitly flagged 'when available,' implying inconsistent supply
  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only; brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound aren't offered, and exact pricing is set at the consultation
  • No named medical director or specific compounding pharmacy partner

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.

GoodRxLivea
Normalized Cost/Month
GoodRx:
38/100
Livea:
75/100
Price Transparency
GoodRx:
54/100
Livea:
30/100
Nationwide Access
GoodRx:
86/100
Livea:
42/100
Formulation Options
GoodRx:
66/100
Livea:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
GoodRx:
68/100
Livea:
93/100
Contract Flexibility
GoodRx:
55/100
Livea:
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.