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The Edit vs Aspen

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

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The Edit

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want one price at every dose and a named pharmacy and medical director, and who may prepay for six months to lower the cost.

Semaglutide / month
$259/moCompounded, month to month; same price at every dose
Tirzepatide / month
$349/moCompounded, month to month; same price at every dose
Index 75/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Aspen

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want one flat price whether they end up on semaglutide or tirzepatide, and who can commit to 3 months.

Semaglutide / month
$179/moAll doses, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$179/moAll doses, compounded
Index 74/100 · Grade CChecked August 2026

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The comparison in brief

The Edit 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.

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.

The Edit

Aspen

Semaglutide / month
The Edit: $259/moCompounded, month to month; same price at every dose
Aspen: $179/moAll doses, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
The Edit: $349/moCompounded, month to month; same price at every dose
Aspen: $179/moAll doses, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
The Edit: $3,108
Aspen: $2,148
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
The Edit: $4,188
Aspen: $2,148
State availability
The Edit: All 50 states
Aspen: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
The Edit: Not listed
Aspen: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
The Edit: Not confirmed
Aspen: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
The Edit: October 2026
Aspen: August 2026

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Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

The Edit

Shoppers who want one price at every dose and a named pharmacy and medical director, and who may prepay for six months to lower the cost.

Reasons to consider it

  • Same price at every dose, with no membership fee and month-to-month plans you can cancel any time
  • Three- and six-month plans are labeled as single up-front charges: semaglutide $575 and $1,065, tirzepatide $855 and $1,575
  • Names its pharmacy, The Pharmacy Hub, and a board-certified family-medicine medical director

What to weigh up

  • The first-month prices of $200 and $300 are a limited-time offer; the standing rates are $259 and $349
  • Paid billing periods aren't pro-rated or refunded, and compounded medication is non-refundable once dispensed
  • Refills are automated and keep shipping until you cancel

Aspen

Shoppers who want one flat price whether they end up on semaglutide or tirzepatide, and who can commit to 3 months.

Reasons to consider it

  • One transparent, dose-independent flat price ($179/mo) covers either the semaglutide or tirzepatide path, avoiding the tirzepatide surcharge most compounded competitors charge
  • Price stated to be all-in: provider consultation, custom dosing, medication, and free delivery bundled with no listed add-on fees
  • No insurance required, cash-pay simplicity

What to weigh up

  • The bold '$179/mo' headline omits its own fine-print condition — a 3-month commitment — visible only in small text directly beneath the price
  • Almost nothing else is disclosed: no states-served list, no named medical director or prescriber, no named pharmacy and no LegitScript certification
  • Most of the site is gated behind an 'eligibility check' funnel with no way to see program details before starting intake

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.

The EditAspen
Normalized Cost/Month
The Edit:
55/100
Aspen:
62/100
Price Transparency
The Edit:
97/100
Aspen:
94/100
Nationwide Access
The Edit:
86/100
Aspen:
86/100
Formulation Options
The Edit:
66/100
Aspen:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
The Edit:
85/100
Aspen:
80/100
Contract Flexibility
The Edit:
61/100
Aspen:
47/100

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.