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LifeMD vs Claya

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.

LifeMD

Provider comparison

Insured shoppers chasing a low brand-name GLP-1 copay who understand that the program fee and the medication are billed separately.

Semaglutide / month
$298/moBrand Wegovy
Tirzepatide / month
$448/moBrand Zepbound vial, starting price, program fee included
Index 73/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026
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Claya

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want one semaglutide price at any dose and will consider a multi-month prepay to get the advertised rate.

Semaglutide / month
$149/moAll doses, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$199/moSame price regardless of dose; select multi-month plans, compounded
Index 72/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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The comparison in brief

LifeMD has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 73/100 versus 72/100. 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

LifeMD
All 50 states
Claya
Coverage not published

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.

LifeMD

Claya

Semaglutide / month
LifeMD: $298/moBrand Wegovy
Claya: $149/moAll doses, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
LifeMD: $448/moBrand Zepbound vial, starting price, program fee included
Claya: $199/moSame price regardless of dose; select multi-month plans, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
LifeMD: $3,576
Claya: $1,788
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
LifeMD: $5,376
Claya: $2,388
State availability
LifeMD: All 50 states
Claya: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
LifeMD: Yes
Claya: Yes
Brand-name access listed
LifeMD: Yes
Claya: Yes
Provider facts checked
LifeMD: October 2026
Claya: 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.

LifeMD

Insured shoppers chasing a low brand-name GLP-1 copay who understand that the program fee and the medication are billed separately.

Reasons to consider it

  • Prescribes FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1s: the Wegovy pill and pen, Foundayo tablets, and Zepbound vials and pens
  • Publishes self-pay starting prices: Wegovy pill $149, Wegovy pen $199 and Zepbound vial $299 a month, before the program fee
  • Insured patients may pay as little as $0 to $25 per fill, and LifeMD's team runs the insurance check for you

What to weigh up

  • The $149 monthly program fee is charged on top of the medication, so the cheapest self-pay option, the Wegovy pill, comes to about $298 a month
  • The $39 first month is a discount on the program fee only, and page banners quoting $75 or $29 don't say which plan they apply to
  • Zepbound vials start at about $448 a month once the program fee is added
Check LifeMD pricing Read the full LifeMD review

Claya

Shoppers who want one semaglutide price at any dose and will consider a multi-month prepay to get the advertised rate.

Reasons to consider it

  • Both injections are described as the same price regardless of dosage
  • LegitScript, BBB and HIPAA badges are displayed
  • Offers brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro routes alongside compounded options

What to weigh up

  • The $149/$199 rates are qualified as available with select multi-month plans; confirm the term and total before paying
  • No state coverage list is published
  • No individual prescriber or medical director is named

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

Check Claya pricing Read the full Claya 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.

LifeMDClaya
Normalized Cost/Month
LifeMD:
46/100
Claya:
81/100
Price Transparency
LifeMD:
78/100
Claya:
94/100
Nationwide Access
LifeMD:
86/100
Claya:
24/100
Formulation Options
LifeMD:
95/100
Claya:
90/100
Clinical Oversight
LifeMD:
82/100
Claya:
82/100
Contract Flexibility
LifeMD:
67/100
Claya:
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.