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HealthSource vs Independent Wellness

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.

HealthSource

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want an oral tirzepatide option and will get a quote at their dose before paying.

Semaglutide / month
$199 per 4 weeksStarting price, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$299 per 4 weeksStarting price, compounded
Index 74/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Independent Wellness

Provider comparison

Patients in its 20 covered states who want ongoing care from the same nurse practitioner.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moOngoing compounded plan; $99 first month
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moOngoing compounded plan; $199 first month
Index 73/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

HealthSource has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 74/100 versus 73/100. 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

HealthSource
All 50 states
Independent Wellness
20 states (published list)

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.

HealthSource

Independent Wellness

Semaglutide / month
HealthSource: $199 per 4 weeksStarting price, compounded
Independent Wellness: $199/moOngoing compounded plan; $99 first month
Tirzepatide / month
HealthSource: $299 per 4 weeksStarting price, compounded
Independent Wellness: $299/moOngoing compounded plan; $199 first month
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
HealthSource: $2,58713 charges
Independent Wellness: $2,388
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
HealthSource: $3,88713 charges
Independent Wellness: $3,588
State availability
HealthSource: All 50 states
Independent Wellness: 20 states (published list)
Oral / sublingual option listed
HealthSource: Yes
Independent Wellness: Yes
Brand-name access listed
HealthSource: Not confirmed
Independent Wellness: Yes
Provider facts checked
HealthSource: October 2026
Independent Wellness: 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.

HealthSource

Shoppers who want an oral tirzepatide option and will get a quote at their dose before paying.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publishes starting prices for each medication before intake
  • Names MD Integrations as its physician network
  • Includes clinician messaging about side effects and dose adjustments

What to weigh up

  • Four-week billing produces 13 charges over 52 weeks
  • Starting prices do not establish the price at your maintenance dose
  • No dispensing pharmacy is named

Independent Wellness

Patients in its 20 covered states who want ongoing care from the same nurse practitioner.

Reasons to consider it

  • Care from Bonnie Lea Davis, a board-certified family nurse practitioner
  • Public ongoing prices: $199 for semaglutide and $299 for tirzepatide, with lower first-month offers
  • Injection and oral options, with brand-name routes listed separately

What to weigh up

  • The advertised $99/$199 figures cover the first month; ongoing plans cost $199/$299
  • Service is limited to 20 states; check the published list before starting
  • Lab inclusion depends on the selected program, so confirm any extra testing costs

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.

HealthSourceIndependent Wellness
Normalized Cost/Month
HealthSource:
58/100
Independent Wellness:
71/100
Price Transparency
HealthSource:
78/100
Independent Wellness:
86/100
Nationwide Access
HealthSource:
86/100
Independent Wellness:
52/100
Formulation Options
HealthSource:
77/100
Independent Wellness:
90/100
Clinical Oversight
HealthSource:
86/100
Independent Wellness:
82/100
Contract Flexibility
HealthSource:
67/100
Independent Wellness:
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.