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PauseRX vs LIV by WellNow

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.

PauseRX

Provider comparison

Readers who want a named pharmacy and provider network and can confirm the dose price before paying.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moStarting price, compounded; confirm the dose and plan total
Tirzepatide / month
$249/moStarting price, compounded; provider review and shipping included
Index 64/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

LIV by WellNow

Provider comparison

Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York or Pennsylvania who want medication, supplies and video visits in one monthly price.

Semaglutide / month
$195/moAverage dose, compounded, includes medication and visits; $265/mo higher dose; $175/mo paid quarterly
Tirzepatide / month
Not disclosed
Index 64/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

Both score 64/100 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

PauseRX
Coverage not published
LIV by WellNow
5 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.

PauseRX

LIV by WellNow

Semaglutide / month
PauseRX: $199/moStarting price, compounded; confirm the dose and plan total
LIV by WellNow: $195/moAverage dose, compounded, includes medication and visits; $265/mo higher dose; $175/mo paid quarterly
Tirzepatide / month
PauseRX: $249/moStarting price, compounded; provider review and shipping included
LIV by WellNow: Not disclosed
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
PauseRX: $2,388
LIV by WellNow: $2,340
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
PauseRX: $2,988
LIV by WellNow: —
State availability
PauseRX: Coverage not published
LIV by WellNow: 5 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
PauseRX: Not listed
LIV by WellNow: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
PauseRX: Yes
LIV by WellNow: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
PauseRX: October 2026
LIV by WellNow: 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.

PauseRX

Readers who want a named pharmacy and provider network and can confirm the dose price before paying.

Reasons to consider it

  • Public starting prices of $199 semaglutide and $249 tirzepatide
  • Names Rush Pharmacy and Beluga Health
  • Provider review, medication and shipping included with no membership fee

What to weigh up

  • Starting figures do not establish the cost of every prescribed dose; confirm your full plan total
  • Confirm state eligibility before starting
  • Dispensed medication cannot be returned

LIV by WellNow

Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York or Pennsylvania who want medication, supplies and video visits in one monthly price.

Reasons to consider it

  • Backed by an established urgent-care brand (WellNow)
  • One monthly price covers the medication, supplies and unlimited video visits
  • Names its pharmacy (Logos Pharmacy in Tampa, Florida)

What to weigh up

  • Only available in 5 states (IL, IN, MI, NY, PA)
  • Higher doses cost more: $265 a month instead of $195
  • Tirzepatide may be prescribed but has no published price

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.

PauseRXLIV by WellNow
Normalized Cost/Month
PauseRX:
58/100
LIV by WellNow:
58/100
Price Transparency
PauseRX:
84/100
LIV by WellNow:
86/100
Nationwide Access
PauseRX:
24/100
LIV by WellNow:
42/100
Formulation Options
PauseRX:
79/100
LIV by WellNow:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
PauseRX:
82/100
LIV by WellNow:
79/100
Contract Flexibility
PauseRX:
67/100
LIV by WellNow:
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.