Kin Meds vs LIV by WellNow

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

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Kin Meds

Provider comparison

Readers comparing compounded entry prices with branded prescribing who will confirm their dose-specific bill and state eligibility.

Semaglutide / month: $199/moStarting (30-day compounded injection; dose-specific quote to confirm)
Tirzepatide / month: $249/moStarting (30-day compounded injection with B12; dose-specific quote to confirm)

Index 65/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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LIV by WellNow

Provider comparison

Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York or Pennsylvania who want medication, supplies and video visits in one monthly price.

Semaglutide / month: $195/moAverage dose, compounded, includes medication and visits; $265/mo higher dose; $175/mo paid quarterly
Tirzepatide / month: Not disclosed

Index 64/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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The comparison in brief

Kin Meds has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 65/100 versus 64/100. 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

Kin Meds: Coverage not published
LIV by WellNow: 5 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.

Kin Meds

LIV by WellNow

Semaglutide / month: Kin Meds: $199/moStarting (30-day compounded injection; dose-specific quote to confirm); LIV by WellNow: $195/moAverage dose, compounded, includes medication and visits; $265/mo higher dose; $175/mo paid quarterly

Tirzepatide / month: Kin Meds: $249/moStarting (30-day compounded injection with B12; dose-specific quote to confirm); LIV by WellNow: Not disclosed

Semaglutide / year (modeled): Kin Meds: $2,388; LIV by WellNow: $2,340

Tirzepatide / year (modeled): Kin Meds: $2,988; LIV by WellNow: —

State availability: Kin Meds: Coverage not published; LIV by WellNow: 5 states

Oral / sublingual option listed: Kin Meds: Yes; LIV by WellNow: Not listed

Brand-name access listed: Kin Meds: Yes; LIV by WellNow: Not confirmed

Provider facts checked: Kin Meds: October 2026; LIV by WellNow: October 2026

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Which program fits your priorities?

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Kin Meds

Readers comparing compounded entry prices with branded prescribing who will confirm their dose-specific bill and state eligibility.

Reasons to consider it

Current medication pages publish compounded starting prices
Names Rush Pharmacy and Strive Pharmacy as dispensing partners
Lists branded Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo with the separate consultation fee disclosed

What to weigh up

Compounded rates are starting prices; a complete dose-specific ladder is not published
Brand-name plans start at $149 monthly for consultation alone, with medication billed separately
No treatment-specific state list or individual medical director is published

Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Kin Meds in February 2026. We still list and link to Kin Meds; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

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

Check Kin Meds pricing Read the full Kin Meds review

LIV by WellNow

Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York or Pennsylvania who want medication, supplies and video visits in one monthly price.

Reasons to consider it

Backed by an established urgent-care brand (WellNow)
One monthly price covers the medication, supplies and unlimited video visits
Names its pharmacy (Logos Pharmacy in Tampa, Florida)

What to weigh up

Only available in 5 states (IL, IN, MI, NY, PA)
Higher doses cost more: $265 a month instead of $195
Tirzepatide may be prescribed but has no published price

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

Check LIV by WellNow pricing Read the full LIV by WellNow 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.

Kin MedsLIV by WellNow

Normalized Cost/Month: Kin Meds:
64/100; LIV by WellNow:
58/100

Price Transparency: Kin Meds:
92/100; LIV by WellNow:
86/100

Nationwide Access: Kin Meds:
24/100; LIV by WellNow:
42/100

Formulation Options: Kin Meds:
95/100; LIV by WellNow:
66/100

Clinical Oversight: Kin Meds:
62/100; LIV by WellNow:
79/100

Contract Flexibility: Kin Meds:
55/100; LIV by WellNow:
55/100

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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.