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Nurx vs VigorMeds

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.

Nurx

Provider comparison

Shoppers who specifically want FDA-approved brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound access through an established telehealth brand and don't want a compounded product.

Semaglutide / month
$1,300/moBrand Wegovy starting-dose local-pharmacy estimate; plus $79/mo provider support fee
Tirzepatide / month
$1,000/moBrand Zepbound starting-dose local-pharmacy estimate; plus $79/mo provider support fee
Index 51/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

VigorMeds

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want a needle-free sublingual GLP-1 that costs meaningfully less than the injectable, from named physicians.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moStarting dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moStarting dose, compounded
Index 50/100 · Grade CChecked August 2026

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The comparison in brief

Nurx has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 51/100 versus 50/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

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.

Nurx

VigorMeds

Semaglutide / month
Nurx: $1,300/moBrand Wegovy starting-dose local-pharmacy estimate; plus $79/mo provider support fee
VigorMeds: $199/moStarting dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
Nurx: $1,000/moBrand Zepbound starting-dose local-pharmacy estimate; plus $79/mo provider support fee
VigorMeds: $299/moStarting dose, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Nurx: $16,548Includes $79/mo provider support
VigorMeds: $2,388
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Nurx: $12,948Includes $79/mo provider support
VigorMeds: $3,588
State availability
Nurx: Coverage not published
VigorMeds: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
Nurx: Not listed
VigorMeds: Yes
Brand-name access listed
Nurx: Yes
VigorMeds: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Nurx: October 2026
VigorMeds: August 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.

Nurx

Shoppers who specifically want FDA-approved brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound access through an established telehealth brand and don't want a compounded product.

Reasons to consider it

  • Prescribes brand-name GLP-1 injections when clinically appropriate
  • Insurance assistance and regular provider check-ins
  • Patients choose their local pharmacy

What to weigh up

  • Pharmacy prices are estimates; your pharmacy and insurance determine the actual medication charge
  • Add $79 monthly provider support for ongoing care and a separate $79 initial consultation
  • No compounded GLP-1 treatment or oral GLP-1 product is listed

VigorMeds

Shoppers who want a needle-free sublingual GLP-1 that costs meaningfully less than the injectable, from named physicians.

Reasons to consider it

  • Both injectable and needle-free sublingual forms of semaglutide ($139/mo) and tirzepatide ($159/mo) — the sublingual tier is $60-$140/mo cheaper than the injectable tier
  • Named, credentialed clinicians reviewing cases: Dr. Anthony Kane MD, Dr. Claudia Mondragon MD, Dr. Kevin Kargman MD, Stephanie Kowatch MSN FNP-C
  • 'Pay upon medical approval' — no charge until a provider signs off on treatment, plus a 30-day satisfaction guarantee

What to weigh up

  • Its 'States We Serve' page names no actual states, only vague buckets like 'Coming soon' and 'Room to grow', so confirm yours before you start
  • The FIRST100 promo code discounts whichever tier is chosen by $100 for the first month, so the price shown at signup is not the ongoing rate
  • No compounding pharmacy is named; prescribing is routed through OLA Health LLC and unnamed independent providers

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.

NurxVigorMeds
Normalized Cost/Month
Nurx:
23/100
VigorMeds:
59/100
Price Transparency
Nurx:
64/100
VigorMeds:
30/100
Nationwide Access
Nurx:
24/100
VigorMeds:
24/100
Formulation Options
Nurx:
79/100
VigorMeds:
77/100
Clinical Oversight
Nurx:
84/100
VigorMeds:
78/100
Contract Flexibility
Nurx:
55/100
VigorMeds:
41/100

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.