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Walgreens Weight Management vs 50 Stars Health

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

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Walgreens Weight Management

Provider comparison

Patients who want brand-name medication through a familiar pharmacy chain and prefer paying per visit.

Semaglutide / month
$149/moWegovy pill starting dose, brand-name, plus a separate fee
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moZepbound starting dose, brand-name, plus a separate fee
Index 76/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026
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50 Stars Health

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want a flat price that doesn't rise as the dose goes up, and who live in one of its 44 states.

Semaglutide / month
$146/moAll doses, month-to-month, compounded; $133/mo on a 3-month plan, $124/mo on a 6-month plan
Tirzepatide / month
$220/moAll doses, month-to-month, compounded; $201/mo on a 3-month plan, $183/mo on a 6-month plan
Index 76/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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The comparison in brief

Both score 76/100 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

Walgreens Weight Management
48 states (excluding AL and LA; Medicare coverage differs)
50 Stars Health
44 states + PR (not AL, AR, CA, IN, SC, WV)

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.

Walgreens Weight Management

50 Stars Health

Semaglutide / month
Walgreens Weight Management: $149/moWegovy pill starting dose, brand-name, plus a separate fee
50 Stars Health: $146/moAll doses, month-to-month, compounded; $133/mo on a 3-month plan, $124/mo on a 6-month plan
Tirzepatide / month
Walgreens Weight Management: $299/moZepbound starting dose, brand-name, plus a separate fee
50 Stars Health: $220/moAll doses, month-to-month, compounded; $201/mo on a 3-month plan, $183/mo on a 6-month plan
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Walgreens Weight Management: $1,788
50 Stars Health: $1,752
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Walgreens Weight Management: $3,588
50 Stars Health: $2,640
State availability
Walgreens Weight Management: 48 states (excluding AL and LA; Medicare coverage differs)
50 Stars Health: 44 states + PR (not AL, AR, CA, IN, SC, WV)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Walgreens Weight Management: Yes
50 Stars Health: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Walgreens Weight Management: Yes
50 Stars Health: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Walgreens Weight Management: October 2026
50 Stars Health: 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.

Walgreens Weight Management

Patients who want brand-name medication through a familiar pharmacy chain and prefer paying per visit.

Reasons to consider it

  • Offers Wegovy pill and injections, Zepbound and Foundayo
  • Publishes starting-dose and higher-dose self-pay savings prices
  • No platform subscription; visits cost $49 each

What to weigh up

  • The $49 visit fee is separate from the medication price
  • Manufacturer savings have eligibility rules, dose limits and expiration dates
  • Wegovy pill rises to $199–299 at higher doses; Zepbound rises to $399–449 under the listed savings terms
Check Walgreens Weight Management pricing Read the full Walgreens Weight Management review

50 Stars Health

Shoppers who want a flat price that doesn't rise as the dose goes up, and who live in one of its 44 states.

Reasons to consider it

  • Same price at every dose, with the consultation, follow-ups, supplies and shipping included
  • Month-to-month, 3-month and 6-month plans are all priced on the product pages
  • Publishes its state list for GLP-1s

What to weigh up

  • Not available in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Indiana, South Carolina or West Virginia
  • No compounding pharmacy or medical director is named
  • Subscriptions renew automatically, and refunds are not typically offered once a plan is billed

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

Check 50 Stars Health pricing Read the full 50 Stars Health 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.

Walgreens Weight Management50 Stars Health
Normalized Cost/Month
Walgreens Weight Management:
65/100
50 Stars Health:
87/100
Price Transparency
Walgreens Weight Management:
64/100
50 Stars Health:
94/100
Nationwide Access
Walgreens Weight Management:
78/100
50 Stars Health:
66/100
Formulation Options
Walgreens Weight Management:
95/100
50 Stars Health:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Walgreens Weight Management:
83/100
50 Stars Health:
79/100
Contract Flexibility
Walgreens Weight Management:
83/100
50 Stars Health:
49/100

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.