ZipHealth review
ZipHealth is a compounded-GLP-1 telehealth platform delivering to 19 named states, advertising personalized programs 'from $149/month' but layering on a $79 clinical service fee that recurs on repeat visits, not just at signup.
- Semaglutide
- $149/mo (starting dose, compounded)
- Tirzepatide
- Not disclosed
- Coverage
- Coverage not published
- Brand-name
- Yes
Semaglutide · modeled / year
$1,788
Pricing verified August 2026
The Index scorecard
ZipHealth scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. See the methodology.
Where the value is
- Named, NPI-verifiable prescribers: Laurie Lowe Nelson, APRN (NPI 1467595330) and Dr. Abhishek Patel, MD (NPI 1780944918)
- LegitScript verification referenced with a link on-site
- Free shipping with delivery speed options from USPS 1-5 day to FedEx overnight
- Publishes an actual 19-state coverage list in its FAQ rather than a vague 'select states' claim
The tradeoffs
- The advertised $149/month floor excludes a separate $79 clinical service fee that recurs on repeat visits, not just at intake -- true floor is closer to $228
- Branded medication programs (Zepbound, Wegovy Pen/Pill, Foundayo) are priced separately with no dollar figure published anywhere on the site
- The site itself disclaims the number as an estimate: final price is only confirmed by the pharmacy at fulfillment
- No insurance accepted for these treatments
- No pharmacy name, lab/COA testing, or dose-tier pricing breakdown disclosed
The bottom line
Best for: Cost-first shoppers who want a low compounded-GLP-1 starting price, in one of 19 named states, and are willing to call to confirm the branded-drug price. ZipHealth is a compounded-GLP-1 telehealth platform delivering to 19 named states, advertising personalized programs 'from $149/month' but layering on a $79 clinical service fee that recurs on repeat visits, not just at signup.
Ranked #383 of 539 providers on the Cost-Efficiency Index — see our #1 pick, CoreAge Rx, for comparison.
Compare with other providers
All 538 other providers we've modeled, in Cost-Efficiency Index order. See the ranked alternatives to ZipHealth.
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- #381Strive Pharmacy— Strive Pharmacy is a 503A/503B compounding pharmacy that primarily serves OTHER healthcare providers and clinics — not a direct-to-consumer telehealth site.53/100
- #382T2D.com— T2D.com is primarily a type-2-diabetes/pre-diabetes telehealth platform ('Life in Control™') that also runs a GLP-1 weight-loss offer.53/100
- #384Joi + Blokes— Joi + Blokes is a hormone-first telehealth platform running parallel women's (Joi) and men's (Blokes) programs, now including compounded GLP-1s at $199/mo semaglutide and $299/mo tirzepatide (after a discounted $99/$149 first month).52/100
- #385Alegro Health— Alegro Health is a McKinney, Texas telehealth practice offering compounded GLP-1 weight-loss care, advertised through a $199 8-week semaglutide-plus-B12 starter promo available only in select states.52/100
- #386CVS MinuteClinic— CVS MinuteClinic is a general retail urgent-care service (in-store and some virtual) that can prescribe FDA-approved branded GLP-1s for weight loss 'when appropriate' as one of dozens of services it offers.52/100
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Pricing, states and verification reflect ZipHealth's public disclosures at last review; the Cost-Efficiency Index is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on ZipHealth's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.