What GLP-1 weight loss actually costs in 2026
Brand-name GLP-1s retail for over $1,000 a month without insurance. Telehealth platforms offering compounded alternatives have changed that math. Here is how the options stack up — including where competitors are genuinely good.
NovaGLP1 GLP-1 specialists | Hims/Hers Multi-category | Ro Multi-category | Brand-name Wegovy / Zepbound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compounded semaglutide (starting price) | $179 first month, then $299/mo | From ~$165/mo* | From ~$145/mo* | — |
| Compounded tirzepatide option | $249 first month, then $349/mo | Varies* | Varies* | — |
| Brand-name Wegovy / Zepbound (cash price) | — | — | Offered at brand pricing* | ~$1,000–1,400/mo without insurance |
| GLP-1 is the sole focus | — | |||
| US-licensed physician review | Via your own doctor | |||
| Full refund if not medically approved | Check current policy* | Check current policy* | — | |
| Free shipping | — | |||
| Unlimited care-team messaging | Office visits | |||
| No membership fee on top of medication | Plan-dependent* | Plan-dependent* | — | |
| Insurance required | Usually, for coverage |
*Competitor pricing and policies reflect publicly advertised information as of June 2026 and change frequently — always verify current terms on their websites. Compounded medications are prepared by licensed pharmacies and are not FDA-approved products. Brand-name cash prices are manufacturer list-price ranges without insurance. This page is marketing material, not medical advice; whether any treatment is appropriate for you is determined solely by a licensed provider.
Why specialization matters
Hims and Ro are excellent companies — and they treat hair loss, skin, sexual health, mental health, and more. GLP-1 weight loss is one product line among many.
We made the opposite bet: GLP-1 care is the only thing NovaGLP1 does. Our intake, our provider network, our coaching content, our side-effect protocols, and our refill logistics are built for exactly one treatment journey. When your care team only sees GLP-1 patients, they have seen your exact situation a thousand times.
And one policy we are proud of: if a licensed physician reviews your assessment and determines treatment is not right for you, you receive a full refund. You pay for care, not for a maybe.
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Want the medication details first? Read our semaglutide vs tirzepatide comparison.