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Ranked #343 · Grade C

CVS MinuteClinic review

CVS MinuteClinic® Weight Loss Program offers FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide/Saxenda) at in-clinic or virtual visits — no compounded products.

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Semaglutide
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide
Not disclosed
Coverage
Coverage not published
Brand-name
Yes

The Index scorecard

CVS MinuteClinic scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. See the methodology.

Normalized Cost/Month45/100
Price Transparency54/100
Nationwide Access24/100
Formulation Options69/100
Clinical Oversight77/100
Contract Flexibility61/100

Where the value is

  • Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda) — no compounded products prescribed
  • Walk-in clinic visits; no appointment necessary at MinuteClinic locations
  • Insurance accepted; GLP-1 copay as low as $25 with coverage
  • $49 virtual visit to start — no subscription or monthly fee
  • Board-certified providers with follow-up care, nutritional counseling, injection training

The tradeoffs

  • Brand-name only — compounded GLP-1 not available at MinuteClinic
  • GLP-1 prescribing not available in all states
  • Medication cost billed separately at pharmacy; cash-pay GLP-1 from $149/month with coupon
  • Requires in-person clinic visit or virtual consult — not home-delivery telehealth

The bottom line

Best for: Cost-first shoppers who want walk-in or virtual GLP-1 Rx at MinuteClinic; insurance-based, no monthly subscription. CVS MinuteClinic® Weight Loss Program offers FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide/Saxenda) at in-clinic or virtual visits — no compounded products.

Ranked #343 of 492 providers on the Cost-Efficiency Index — see our #1 pick, CoreAge Rx, for comparison.

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Pricing, states and verification reflect CVS MinuteClinic's public disclosures at last review; the Cost-Efficiency Index is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on CVS MinuteClinic's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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