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Luci vs Kin Meds

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.

Luci

Provider comparison

Patients willing to prepay a 12-month plan for the lowest advertised rate who want to know which pharmacy fills their prescription.

Semaglutide / month
$99/moStarting dose, 12-month plan, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$145/moStarting dose, 12-month plan, compounded
Index 65/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Luci pricing Read review

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.

Check Kin Meds pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Both score 65/100 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.

Luci

Kin Meds

Semaglutide / month
Luci: $99/moStarting dose, 12-month plan, compounded
Kin Meds: $199/moStarting (30-day compounded injection; dose-specific quote to confirm)
Tirzepatide / month
Luci: $145/moStarting dose, 12-month plan, compounded
Kin Meds: $249/moStarting (30-day compounded injection with B12; dose-specific quote to confirm)
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Luci: $1,188
Kin Meds: $2,388
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Luci: $1,740
Kin Meds: $2,988
State availability
Luci: Coverage not published
Kin Meds: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
Luci: Yes
Kin Meds: Yes
Brand-name access listed
Luci: Not confirmed
Kin Meds: Yes
Provider facts checked
Luci: October 2026
Kin Meds: 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.

Luci

Patients willing to prepay a 12-month plan for the lowest advertised rate who want to know which pharmacy fills their prescription.

Reasons to consider it

  • Offers semaglutide and tirzepatide as injections or oral versions
  • Names its three compounding pharmacies, with addresses: EPIQ Scripts, Emerald Compounding Pharmacy and Striker Pharmacy
  • Names its medical partners: DrTelx on its homepage and Berluga Health in its terms

What to weigh up

  • The "as low as" $99 and $145 prices are for a 12-month plan paid upfront, and no month-to-month price is published
  • Its FAQ says it serves every state, while its footer says select states, with no list
  • Its terms say fees aren't refundable in whole or in part, which sits awkwardly beside the money-back guarantee

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

Check Luci pricing Read the full Luci review

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

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.

LuciKin Meds
Normalized Cost/Month
Luci:
73/100
Kin Meds:
64/100
Price Transparency
Luci:
84/100
Kin Meds:
92/100
Nationwide Access
Luci:
24/100
Kin Meds:
24/100
Formulation Options
Luci:
77/100
Kin Meds:
95/100
Clinical Oversight
Luci:
72/100
Kin Meds:
62/100
Contract Flexibility
Luci:
59/100
Kin Meds:
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.