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Luma Health Co vs Kova

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

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Luma Health Co

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want to see the full dose ladder before booking a consultation.

Semaglutide / month
$115For a 4-week supply (0.25 mg starting dose, compounded; higher doses cost more)
Tirzepatide / month
$180For a 4-week supply (2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; higher doses cost more)
Index 73/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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Kova

Provider comparison

Shoppers willing to commit to a longer plan to bring compounded semaglutide down toward $129 a month, with an app that tracks protein and side effects.

Semaglutide / month
$299/moMonth to month, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$399/moMonth to month, compounded
Index 73/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Kova pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Both score 73/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Luma Health Co
30 states
Kova
All 50 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.

Luma Health Co

Kova

Semaglutide / month
Luma Health Co: $115For a 4-week supply (0.25 mg starting dose, compounded; higher doses cost more)
Kova: $299/moMonth to month, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
Luma Health Co: $180For a 4-week supply (2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; higher doses cost more)
Kova: $399/moMonth to month, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Luma Health Co: $1,49513 charges
Kova: $3,588
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Luma Health Co: $2,34013 charges
Kova: $4,788
State availability
Luma Health Co: 30 states
Kova: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
Luma Health Co: Not listed
Kova: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Luma Health Co: Not confirmed
Kova: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Luma Health Co: October 2026
Kova: 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.

Luma Health Co

Shoppers who want to see the full dose ladder before booking a consultation.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publicly lists every dose price before booking
  • Names nurse practitioner Tiffani McKnight and her Louisiana license number
  • Publishes a phone number and patient-support hours

What to weigh up

  • Semaglutide rises from $115 to $185 per four-week supply; tirzepatide rises from $180 to $275
  • Four-week supplies require 13 purchases for 52 weeks of treatment
  • Confirm that your state is covered and ask which pharmacy fills the prescription

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

Check Luma Health Co pricing Read the full Luma Health Co review

Kova

Shoppers willing to commit to a longer plan to bring compounded semaglutide down toward $129 a month, with an app that tracks protein and side effects.

Reasons to consider it

  • Semaglutide drops from $299 a month to $179, $149 and $129 on 3-, 6- and 12-month plans, all listed before you start
  • You aren't charged unless a clinician approves treatment
  • Names its prescribers, led by Dr. Laurie Mercier, and five compounding pharmacies, including Strive and Southend

What to weigh up

  • Month to month is the dearest way to buy: $299 for semaglutide and $399 for tirzepatide after the first month
  • The $129 to $179 semaglutide rates require a 3-, 6- or 12-month commitment
  • Lab work isn't included; if your clinician orders it, you pay for it separately

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

Check Kova pricing Read the full Kova 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.

Luma Health CoKova
Normalized Cost/Month
Luma Health Co:
77/100
Kova:
46/100
Price Transparency
Luma Health Co:
78/100
Kova:
92/100
Nationwide Access
Luma Health Co:
66/100
Kova:
86/100
Formulation Options
Luma Health Co:
71/100
Kova:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Luma Health Co:
88/100
Kova:
76/100
Contract Flexibility
Luma Health Co:
55/100
Kova:
77/100

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.