Skip to content
WeighLab

SkinnyRx vs NovoCare Pharmacy

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.

SkinnyRx

Affiliate partner

Shoppers who want a cheap first month to see how they tolerate a GLP-1, and who will budget for the price from month two.

Semaglutide / month
$249/moMonth to month after a $99 first month ($199/mo on a 12-month plan)
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moMonth to month after a $99 first month ($225/mo on a 12-month plan)
Index 74/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

NovoCare Pharmacy

Provider comparison

Patients comparing the manufacturer's brand-name prices, with an existing prescription or a need to connect with a prescriber.

Semaglutide / month
$149/moWegovy pill 1.5 mg starting dose, brand-name
Tirzepatide / month
Not disclosed
Index 76/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

We may earn a commission if you sign up through a provider link, at no extra cost to you. Compensation does not change scores. How we earn money.

The comparison in brief

NovoCare Pharmacy has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 76/100 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

SkinnyRx
Most states
NovoCare Pharmacy
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.

SkinnyRx

NovoCare Pharmacy

Semaglutide / month
SkinnyRx: $249/moMonth to month after a $99 first month ($199/mo on a 12-month plan)
NovoCare Pharmacy: $149/moWegovy pill 1.5 mg starting dose, brand-name
Tirzepatide / month
SkinnyRx: $299/moMonth to month after a $99 first month ($225/mo on a 12-month plan)
NovoCare Pharmacy: Not disclosed
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
SkinnyRx: $2,988
NovoCare Pharmacy: $1,788
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
SkinnyRx: $3,588
NovoCare Pharmacy: —
State availability
SkinnyRx: Most states
NovoCare Pharmacy: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
SkinnyRx: Yes
NovoCare Pharmacy: Yes
Brand-name access listed
SkinnyRx: Not confirmed
NovoCare Pharmacy: Yes
Provider facts checked
SkinnyRx: October 2026
NovoCare Pharmacy: 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.

SkinnyRx

Shoppers who want a cheap first month to see how they tolerate a GLP-1, and who will budget for the price from month two.

Reasons to consider it

  • The first month of either injection is $99, so trying the medication costs little
  • Prepaid plans lower the price: semaglutide renews at $225 a month on four months, $215 on six and $199 on twelve
  • Both compounded molecules come as a weekly injection or a daily tablet

What to weigh up

  • From month two the injection is $249 for semaglutide or $299 for tirzepatide, well above the $99 you see first
  • An FDA warning letter is on public record against Lean Rx, Inc. dba SkinnyRx, issued February 2026
  • Brand-name drugs appear in its catalog, but the Wegovy pill is listed as unavailable

Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Lean Rx, Inc. dba SkinnyRx in February 2026. We still list and link to SkinnyRx; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

NovoCare Pharmacy

Patients comparing the manufacturer's brand-name prices, with an existing prescription or a need to connect with a prescriber.

Reasons to consider it

  • Manufacturer-direct Wegovy and Ozempic, including oral and injectable options
  • Publishes self-pay prices by drug, dose and format
  • Can connect patients who need a prescription with a prescriber

What to weigh up

  • Higher pill doses cost more than the starting-dose headline
  • The introductory pen offer covers only the first two eligible starting-dose fills through December 2026
  • Prescribing and ongoing care are separate from the pharmacy service

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.

SkinnyRxNovoCare Pharmacy
Normalized Cost/Month
SkinnyRx:
71/100
NovoCare Pharmacy:
75/100
Price Transparency
SkinnyRx:
84/100
NovoCare Pharmacy:
84/100
Nationwide Access
SkinnyRx:
82/100
NovoCare Pharmacy:
86/100
Formulation Options
SkinnyRx:
73/100
NovoCare Pharmacy:
77/100
Clinical Oversight
SkinnyRx:
66/100
NovoCare Pharmacy:
72/100
Contract Flexibility
SkinnyRx:
58/100
NovoCare Pharmacy:
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.

Keep comparing

More provider matchups
Choose a different comparison

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.