Hello Alpha vs Obu Health

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

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Hello Alpha

Provider comparison

Women who are already Hello Alpha patients, or plan to be, and want brand-name GLP-1 prescribing on the same platform.

Semaglutide / month: $79/moBrand Wegovy, plus a separate fee
Tirzepatide / month: $79/moBrand Mounjaro, plus a separate fee

Index 67/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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Obu Health

Provider comparison

Cash-pay patients who want flat dose pricing and publicly named clinical and pharmacy partners.

Semaglutide / month: $190/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates
Tirzepatide / month: $239/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates

Index 67/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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The comparison in brief

Both score 67/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

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.

Hello Alpha

Obu Health

Semaglutide / month: Hello Alpha: $79/moBrand Wegovy, plus a separate fee; Obu Health: $190/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates

Tirzepatide / month: Hello Alpha: $79/moBrand Mounjaro, plus a separate fee; Obu Health: $239/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates

Semaglutide / year (modeled): Hello Alpha: $948; Obu Health: $2,280

Tirzepatide / year (modeled): Hello Alpha: $948; Obu Health: $2,868

State availability: Hello Alpha: Coverage not published; Obu Health: Coverage not published

Oral / sublingual option listed: Hello Alpha: Yes; Obu Health: Not listed

Brand-name access listed: Hello Alpha: Yes; Obu Health: Not confirmed

Provider facts checked: Hello Alpha: October 2026; Obu Health: 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.

Hello Alpha

Women who are already Hello Alpha patients, or plan to be, and want brand-name GLP-1 prescribing on the same platform.

Reasons to consider it

Only prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (no compounding risk/variability)
Established, well-known women's telehealth brand with a named Chief Medical Officer (Dr. Loni Belyea)
Broad medication menu includes newer options like oral orforglipron (Foundayo)

What to weigh up

The $79/mo on the weight-loss page is the Plus+ membership fee, not the drug price, and the $29 Basic membership does not cover weight loss
Site explicitly states a prescription is not guaranteed by membership
No compounded/lower-cost generic-equivalent option for patients without insurance coverage

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Obu Health

Cash-pay patients who want flat dose pricing and publicly named clinical and pharmacy partners.

Reasons to consider it

Monthly plans are $190 semaglutide and $239 tirzepatide, at the same price across doses
Consultation, ongoing care, dose adjustments and expedited shipping are included
Names MD Integrations and physicians Jeffrey Shellenberger and Marc Serota

What to weigh up

Lower three- and six-month equivalents require prepayment
Confirm state eligibility during intake
Dispensed or shipped medication cannot be returned

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

Check Obu Health pricing Read the full Obu Health 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.

Hello AlphaObu Health

Normalized Cost/Month: Hello Alpha:
85/100; Obu Health:
70/100

Price Transparency: Hello Alpha:
72/100; Obu Health:
97/100

Nationwide Access: Hello Alpha:
24/100; Obu Health:
24/100

Formulation Options: Hello Alpha:
95/100; Obu Health:
66/100

Clinical Oversight: Hello Alpha:
77/100; Obu Health:
84/100

Contract Flexibility: Hello Alpha:
41/100; Obu Health:
53/100

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.