There is no single best GLP-1 provider, because the right answer depends almost entirely on one thing: whether your insurance covers the medication. This ranking reflects that. We scored 18 providers on price transparency, clinical rigor, pharmacy disclosure, insurance handling, and support — using only what each company publishes, not what it claims in advertising.
How We Ranked These Providers
Our ratings are editorial judgments based on each provider's published materials as of August 5, 2026. We did not accept payment for placement, and we did not run a customer survey — where we say something is unknown, it is because the company does not publish it.
What we weighted
- Price transparency. Does the company publish what you will actually pay, including at higher doses? Providers that will not quote a price before intake were marked down.
- Clinical rigor. Published eligibility criteria, contraindication screening, lab pathways, and a real consultation rather than a form.
- Pharmacy disclosure. For compounded medication the pharmacy is the manufacturer. Naming it is a meaningful signal.
- Insurance and payment handling. Insurance acceptance, HSA/FSA support, and whether you can use your own pharmacy.
- Support. Access to a clinician when a dose increase goes badly — not app features.
- Policy clarity. Published cancellation and refund terms, especially on multi-month plans.
Before anything else, check two things. First, whether your health plan covers a GLP-1 for weight management — that single fact changes the ranking order for you personally more than anything below. Second, whether you already have a telehealth benefit through your employer or insurer, which can make a clinician visit free.
Our insurance coverage guide walks through both.
Quick Picks by Situation
You have insurance that covers GLP-1s
Start with MDLIVE if your plan includes it — primary care visits are $0. Otherwise Midi Health (no membership fee for qualifying patients) or DrHouse ($19 visits with a $9.99 membership).
You want brand-name medication and are paying cash
NovoCare Pharmacy sells brand-name Wegovy and Ozempic from $149/month. Pair it with a cheap prescriber like Doctronic ($39) or DrHouse if you need one.
You want the cheapest compounded option
Precision Telemed at $139.99/month with flat dose pricing and named pharmacies. See our cheapest programs ranking for the full picture.
You will not inject yourself
Shed offers drops and lozenges alongside FDA-approved oral options. Hello Alpha offers approved oral GLP-1s only, which have the better evidence base.
The Full Ranking
Ranked by our overall editorial rating. Note that a lower-ranked provider may still be the right choice for your specific situation — read the caveats, not just the order.
NovoCare Pharmacy
From $149/month — brand-name Wegovy or Ozempic pill; $199 for the pen
Our editorial rating: 4.5 / 5
Novo Nordisk's own direct-to-patient pharmacy selling brand-name Wegovy and Ozempic on a cash-pay basis.
Stands out for: FDA-approved brand-name semaglutide at a price that undercuts much of the compounded market.
Main caveat: You must bring your own prescription and prescriber; semaglutide only, no tirzepatide.
- Membership: None — pharmacy purchase, no subscription
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: Not published
Midi Health
compounded doses cited from $34/week for eligible patients; medication cost depends on your plan
Our editorial rating: 4.4 / 5
An insurance-based midlife and menopause practice with real 30-minute clinician visits and pharmacy choice.
Stands out for: Genuinely insurance-billed care with no membership fee for qualifying patients.
Main caveat: Your actual cost depends entirely on your plan, and "qualifying" is not defined publicly.
- Membership: None for qualifying insured patients
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: Offered by employers in all 50 states
Precision Telemed
From $139.99/month — compounded semaglutide; $179.99 tirzepatide; same price at every dose
Our editorial rating: 4.4 / 5
Cash-pay compounded GLP-1 with flat dose pricing, named pharmacies, and a live Zoom visit.
Stands out for: Names its compounding pharmacies and charges the same price at every dose.
Main caveat: Compounded only, injectables only, and a $50 consultation fee on top.
- Membership: None — no subscription required
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: All 50 states
Shapely
From $99/month — compounded semaglutide; $166 tirzepatide; membership is separate
Our editorial rating: 4.3 / 5
Insurance verification first, with a cheap compounded fallback and monthly dietitian visits.
Stands out for: Checks your coverage before you commit, and includes a credentialed dietitian.
Main caveat: Only four states, and the membership fee stacks on top of medication.
- Membership: $99/month standard, promotional rates advertised
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: California, Florida, New York, Texas only
DrHouse
visits $129, or $19 with a $9.99/month membership; medication billed by your pharmacy
Our editorial rating: 4.3 / 5
24/7 video visits with doctors, brand-name prescriptions, and your choice of pharmacy.
Stands out for: The most complete published eligibility criteria we found, at a very low visit cost.
Main caveat: No compounded option, so medication cost is high without insurance coverage.
- Membership: $9.99/month optional, first month waived
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: All 50 states
Hello Alpha
$79/month membership; medication billed separately through insurance
Our editorial rating: 4.2 / 5
Brand-name-only telehealth with the widest FDA-approved formulary and 24/7 provider messaging.
Stands out for: Publishes specific eligibility exclusions and screens for eating disorder history.
Main caveat: The membership fee is non-refundable if your prior authorization is denied.
- Membership: $79/month (Alpha Plus+)
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: Not published
MDLIVE
primary care visits $0 with participating insurance; medication billed by your pharmacy
Our editorial rating: 4.2 / 5
A major Evernorth-backed telehealth network that prescribes anti-obesity medications through primary care.
Stands out for: $0 visits with a participating plan — the cheapest clinician access available.
Main caveat: Not available for weight medication in four states, and prescribing is at doctor discretion.
- Membership: None
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: US and Puerto Rico, except FL, LA, MS, NJ for anti-obesity medication
Zealthy
From $151/month — compounded semaglutide on a quarterly plan; brand-name from $25 with insurance
Our editorial rating: 4.1 / 5
Runs both an insurance pathway to brand-name GLP-1s and a cash-pay compounded option.
Stands out for: 24/7 licensed provider access included at no extra cost, on either pathway.
Main caveat: The lowest price requires a quarterly commitment, and cancellation terms are unpublished.
- Membership: Bundled into the monthly price
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: Not published
Alloy Women's Health
no prices published
Our editorial rating: 4 / 5
Menopause-focused telehealth with an unusually broad brand-name and compounded GLP-1 lineup.
Stands out for: Six medication options including compounded liraglutide, plus HSA/FSA cards accepted directly.
Main caveat: No prices published anywhere on the site.
- Membership: Not published
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: Not published
Shed
From $159/month — compounded semaglutide; $239 compounded tirzepatide
Our editorial rating: 4 / 5
The widest range of GLP-1 delivery formats, with a full care team and a 120-day guarantee.
Stands out for: Needle-free options — oral drops and lozenges — alongside injections and brand-name pens.
Main caveat: Compounded oral drops and lozenges have a thinner evidence base than injections.
- Membership: Not published separately
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: Not published
QuickMD
visit pricing not published; medication billed separately
Our editorial rating: 3.9 / 5
Same-day or scheduled visits with licensed doctors you choose yourself.
Stands out for: You pick your own doctor and can often book the same day.
Main caveat: Visit pricing is not published and insurance is not accepted.
- Membership: Not stated
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: 45+ states
24hrDoc
From $149/month — compounded injectable semaglutide on sale; $179 oral; $239 tirzepatide
Our editorial rating: 3.9 / 5
Injectable and oral compounded semaglutide plus tirzepatide, with unlimited provider chat.
Stands out for: Publishes real eligibility criteria including the thyroid cancer contraindication.
Main caveat: Every price is framed as a discount off a higher list price, with no clarity on the ongoing rate.
- Membership: None stated
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: Most US states
Doctronic
$39 per video visit; medication billed separately
Our editorial rating: 3.8 / 5
Free AI symptom chat paired with $39 video visits with licensed doctors.
Stands out for: The cheapest paid route to a real clinician we found, with FSA/HSA accepted.
Main caveat: GLP-1 specifics — medication list, eligibility, labs — are barely documented.
- Membership: None — pay per visit
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: All 50 states plus DC
ZipHealth
$79 consultation fee; medication priced separately and not published
Our editorial rating: 3.8 / 5
Its own US-based online pharmacy with a modern brand-name catalogue and next-day delivery.
Stands out for: Zepbound KwikPen and the Wegovy pill in one place, delivered discreetly as fast as next day.
Main caveat: Medication prices and state availability are not published.
- Membership: None
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: Not published
Klinic
self-pay visits $99 initial and $75 follow-up; as low as $0 plus copay with insurance
Our editorial rating: 3.7 / 5
Nationwide telehealth stating it accepts all major insurance including Medicare and Medicaid.
Stands out for: One of the very few services claiming Medicaid and Medicare acceptance.
Main caveat: No medication list published, and its materials reference retatrutide, an unapproved drug.
- Membership: None
- Insurance: Accepted
- Availability: Nationwide
MEDvidi
consultations $195 initial and $159 follow-up; medication billed by your pharmacy
Our editorial rating: 3.7 / 5
A mental health practice offering video weight consultations across a very wide formulary.
Stands out for: The widest weight-medication list we catalogued, including non-GLP-1 and stimulant options.
Main caveat: The most expensive consultation fees we found, and no insurance accepted.
- Membership: None
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: Varies; some states require an in-person visit
BrightMeds
no prices published
Our editorial rating: 3.6 / 5
Compounded GLP-1s with dedicated microdosing products, plus FDA-approved Zepbound pens and vials.
Stands out for: Discloses its 503B and 503A facility categories and refunds in full if you are not approved.
Main caveat: No prices published, and microdosing has limited clinical evidence.
- Membership: Not stated
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: Not published
Levity
From $1199/month — all-inclusive Ozempic; $1,299 Mounjaro; $1,599 Wegovy
Our editorial rating: 3.4 / 5
Brand-name GLP-1 bundled with care into one all-inclusive monthly price.
Stands out for: Completely transparent all-in pricing with no dose escalation or hidden fees.
Main caveat: By far the most expensive option — Wegovy costs roughly 8x the manufacturer direct price.
- Membership: None — the monthly price is all-inclusive
- Insurance: Not accepted
- Availability: 35 states
Five Questions to Ask Any Provider
Whichever provider you choose, get written answers to these before you pay. Every one of them exposes a cost or risk that marketing pages routinely hide.
- Does the price change as my dose increases? Many programs advertise a starting-dose price. If it escalates, the figure you compared is not the figure you will pay at maintenance.
- Which pharmacy compounds or dispenses my medication? For compounded products the pharmacy is the manufacturer. A provider unwilling to name it is asking for trust it has not earned.
- What is the cancellation and refund policy, in writing? Especially on quarterly plans. Ask specifically what happens if you cancel after a shipment.
- Is the advertised price promotional or ongoing? Permanent "sales" are common. Ask what you pay in month six.
- What happens if my shipment arrives warm? These are cold-chain products. Find out the replacement policy before you need it — see our storage and shipping guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is compounded semaglutide the same as Wegovy?
No. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not generic equivalents. They are prepared by compounding pharmacies and do not undergo the same review. See our full comparison.
Why is brand-name suddenly competitive on price?
Manufacturer direct-to-patient pharmacies changed the maths. Brand-name Wegovy from $149/month undercuts a substantial part of the compounded market, which weakens the main argument for compounded products.
Should I pick a bundled program or an unbundled prescriber?
Bundled programs charge one monthly price covering care and medication. Unbundled prescribers charge for the visit and let you fill anywhere. If you have insurance or will use a manufacturer channel, unbundled is usually cheaper. If you want coaching and support included, bundled is simpler.
Do I need labs before starting?
Requirements vary from none to mandatory. Baseline bloodwork is worth having regardless — it establishes a starting point and may reveal a condition that helps you qualify. See our eligibility guide.
Can I use an HSA or FSA?
Usually yes, though several providers make it harder than it should be. Pre-tax payment saves roughly your marginal tax rate — often more than the price difference between providers. See our HSA/FSA guide.
Medical disclaimer: This page is general consumer information, not medical advice. GLP-1 medications are prescription drugs with serious contraindications, and whether any treatment is right for you is a decision only a licensed healthcare provider who knows your medical history can make. Pricing, availability, and policies in this category change frequently — verify current terms directly with any provider before purchasing. Last reviewed: August 5, 2026.
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