Nova vs DoctorAdam

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.

Nova

Provider comparison

Readers who want the membership inside the quoted price rather than added to it, and who want a daily sublingual option beside the injection.

Semaglutide / month: $152/moAll-in, a starting price that rises with dose (medication, shipping and the $50/mo membership; daily sublingual from $127)
Tirzepatide / month: $167/moAll-in, a starting price that rises with dose (same bundle; daily sublingual from $127)

Index 75/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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DoctorAdam

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want a needle-free oral GLP-1 with named prescribers, in the 44 states its FAQ lists.

Semaglutide / month: $129/moStarting dose, compounded oral
Tirzepatide / month: $199/moStarting dose, compounded oral

Index 74/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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The comparison in brief

Nova has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 75/100 versus 74/100. 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

Nova: 49 states
DoctorAdam: 44 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.

Nova

DoctorAdam

Semaglutide / month: Nova: $152/moAll-in, a starting price that rises with dose (medication, shipping and the $50/mo membership; daily sublingual from $127); DoctorAdam: $129/moStarting dose, compounded oral

Tirzepatide / month: Nova: $167/moAll-in, a starting price that rises with dose (same bundle; daily sublingual from $127); DoctorAdam: $199/moStarting dose, compounded oral

Semaglutide / year (modeled): Nova: $1,824; DoctorAdam: $1,548

Tirzepatide / year (modeled): Nova: $2,004; DoctorAdam: $2,388

State availability: Nova: 49 states; DoctorAdam: 44 states

Oral / sublingual option listed: Nova: Yes; DoctorAdam: Yes

Brand-name access listed: Nova: Not confirmed; DoctorAdam: Not confirmed

Provider facts checked: Nova: October 2026; DoctorAdam: 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.

Nova

Readers who want the membership inside the quoted price rather than added to it, and who want a daily sublingual option beside the injection.

Reasons to consider it

Quotes one all-in figure that already contains the $50 monthly membership, the medication and refrigerated shipping, so the membership is not a surprise at checkout
Names a medical director and a nurse practitioner with credentials, training and residency detail
Prices a daily sublingual route for both molecules alongside the weekly injections

What to weigh up

Every figure is a "From" price that depends on the dose your provider prescribes, and no maintenance-dose price is published
No compounding pharmacy and no medical group is named
"You're only charged if prescribed" sits against a refund policy making membership and consultation fees non-refundable once the clinical review is done, even when a provider declines

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

Check Nova pricing Read the full Nova review

DoctorAdam

Shoppers who want a needle-free oral GLP-1 with named prescribers, in the 44 states its FAQ lists.

Reasons to consider it

Names six actual prescribers with credentials — unusually transparent for a Shopify-based storefront
Needle-free oral tablet option for both semaglutide (from $129) and tirzepatide (from $199)
Flat 'no hidden fees' pricing framing, with free 2-3 business day shipping

What to weigh up

Banners promise delivery to all 50 states, but the FAQ's own state list has 44 — Alaska, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont aren't on it
Every price is a 'from' figure (injectable semaglutide from $129, injectable tirzepatide from $229); get the price for your dose before you order
The two named pharmacies are never mapped to which drug each one fills

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

Check DoctorAdam pricing Read the full DoctorAdam 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.

NovaDoctorAdam

Normalized Cost/Month: Nova:
70/100; DoctorAdam:
77/100

Price Transparency: Nova:
78/100; DoctorAdam:
78/100

Nationwide Access: Nova:
78/100; DoctorAdam:
66/100

Formulation Options: Nova:
77/100; DoctorAdam:
77/100

Clinical Oversight: Nova:
73/100; DoctorAdam:
84/100

Contract Flexibility: Nova:
73/100; DoctorAdam:
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.