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Knownwell vs Ivy Rx

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.

Knownwell

Provider comparison

Insured shoppers who want an obesity-medicine specialist overseeing brand-name GLP-1 care, with published self-pay drug prices as a fallback.

Semaglutide / month
$149/moBrand Wegovy pill, 1.5 mg starting dose, visits billed separately; Wegovy pen $349/mo, new patients $199/mo for the first 2 months
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moBrand Zepbound vial or KwikPen, 2.5 mg starting dose, visits billed separately
Index 77/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026
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Ivy Rx

Provider comparison

Patients comparing a low advertised compounded starting price who will check the exact molecule, plan total and renewal terms.

Semaglutide / month
$77/moFrom (standard shared GLP-1 injection headline, compounded; confirm selected plan)
Tirzepatide / month
Not separately disclosed (shared compounded GLP-1 headline from $77/mo)
Index 76/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Ivy Rx pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Knownwell has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 77/100 versus 76/100. 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

Knownwell
All 50 states
Ivy Rx
Not published; confirm eligibility

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.

Knownwell

Ivy Rx

Semaglutide / month
Knownwell: $149/moBrand Wegovy pill, 1.5 mg starting dose, visits billed separately; Wegovy pen $349/mo, new patients $199/mo for the first 2 months
Ivy Rx: $77/moFrom (standard shared GLP-1 injection headline, compounded; confirm selected plan)
Tirzepatide / month
Knownwell: $299/moBrand Zepbound vial or KwikPen, 2.5 mg starting dose, visits billed separately
Ivy Rx: Not separately disclosed (shared compounded GLP-1 headline from $77/mo)
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Knownwell: $1,788
Ivy Rx: $924
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Knownwell: $3,588
Ivy Rx: —
State availability
Knownwell: All 50 states
Ivy Rx: Not published; confirm eligibility
Oral / sublingual option listed
Knownwell: Yes
Ivy Rx: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Knownwell: Yes
Ivy Rx: Yes
Provider facts checked
Knownwell: October 2026
Ivy Rx: 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.

Knownwell

Insured shoppers who want an obesity-medicine specialist overseeing brand-name GLP-1 care, with published self-pay drug prices as a fallback.

Reasons to consider it

  • Co-founded and clinically led by Dr. Angela Fitch, a named, credentialed obesity-medicine specialist (Chief Medical Officer)
  • Prescribes branded FDA-approved GLP-1s across the current class (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Saxenda) plus orforglipron/Foundayo
  • Publishes a self-pay price for every drug and dose, from $149 a month for the Wegovy pill

What to weigh up

  • Brand-name only, and the price rises with the dose: the Wegovy pill runs $149 to $299 a month, the Wegovy pen $349, and Zepbound $299 to $449
  • Those are medication prices; without insurance, knownwell's own visits cost $299 for the first and $149 for each follow-up
  • In-person care is limited to five states (Texas has primary care in Plano only), so most of the country can only use the virtual clinic
Check Knownwell pricing Read the full Knownwell review

Ivy Rx

Patients comparing a low advertised compounded starting price who will check the exact molecule, plan total and renewal terms.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publishes a $77 standard injection headline and separate $69 microdose option
  • Says the injection price stays the same at every dose
  • Includes same-day physician review and free delivery

What to weigh up

  • The shared starting headline does not establish a separate public tirzepatide price
  • No full state list or individual dispensing pharmacy is published
  • Terms describe one- or three-month initial plans followed by monthly automatic renewal

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

Check Ivy Rx pricing Read the full Ivy Rx 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.

KnownwellIvy Rx
Normalized Cost/Month
Knownwell:
73/100
Ivy Rx:
97/100
Price Transparency
Knownwell:
72/100
Ivy Rx:
94/100
Nationwide Access
Knownwell:
86/100
Ivy Rx:
24/100
Formulation Options
Knownwell:
95/100
Ivy Rx:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Knownwell:
82/100
Ivy Rx:
82/100
Contract Flexibility
Knownwell:
55/100
Ivy Rx:
85/100

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.