The ABCs of GLP-1 weight-loss programs
Compare vetted online GLP-1 programs side by side, and understand exactly what you are buying before you spend a dollar. Plain English, real prices, no hype.
Programs we have reviewed
Start here if you already know you want a program. Each one passed our checklist; the full reviews explain what to ask before you pay.
SnagRx
from $69/mo semaglutide
from $119/mo tirzepatide
- Flat price at every dose
- Month-to-month, no contract
- Named medical group (OpenLoop Health)
- Full refund if not approved
HealthRX
from $99/mo semaglutide
from $179/mo tirzepatide
- Flat price at every dose
- Cancel anytime, unshipped doses refunded
- LegitScript certified
- Overnight cold shipping
MEDGm
from $169/mo injections
from $239/mo tablets
- Oral semaglutide option
- Anti-nausea medication included
- Brand-name plans also offered
- $120 off first month
Found
from $99/mo, Found's stated start
Insurance-friendlyincl. Medicare
- Free online insurance check for brand-name GLP-1s
- Accepts Medicare; brand-name GLP-1s at $50/mo for eligible members (Found states)
- Brand-name, compounded, and non-GLP-1 options
- Coaching and app included
Oak
from about $104/mo on longer plans
about $190/mo listed rate
- Month-to-month or 3, 6, 12-month plans
- No membership fee, free shipping
- Full refund if not approved (Oak states)
- No early-cancel charge if a clinician stops treatment
Reviewed September 2026. Prices are the programs' published starting rates for compounded medication and change; confirm at checkout. Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved. Affiliate links: we may earn a commission, which does not change our reviews. Full reviews and checklist.
What this site is: an independent explainer written for people who are considering an online GLP-1 program and want to understand the moving parts first.
What it is not: medical advice. Whether a GLP-1 medication is right for you is a decision for you and a licensed clinician who knows your history.
Or learn how it all works first
Who this is for: adults considering an online GLP-1 program who want to understand it before paying. Who should close this tab: anyone with the conditions in guide F, who needs in-person care, or anyone under 18.
Each guide is one letter. Together they take you from "what is this" to "which program should I pick." About 38 minutes covers all seven.
- AHow GLP-1 telehealth actually works 5 minThe intake form, the clinician review, the pharmacy, the box on your doorstep, and where each step can go wrong.
- BBrand-name vs. compounded GLP-1 5 minThe difference between FDA-approved products and compounded versions, why it matters, and what to ask.
- CWhat online GLP-1 programs cost 5 minMembership fees, medication fees, labs, and the hidden line items that decide the real monthly number.
- DSemaglutide vs. tirzepatide programs 5 minThe two molecules behind most programs, how they differ, and why the choice is a clinical one.
- EWhat to expect at your first online visit 5 minWhat you will be asked, what you should ask back, and the answers that should make you pause.
- FSide effects and who should not take GLP-1s 5 minCommon effects, serious warnings, and the history that means you need an in-person doctor instead.
- GHow to choose a program 8 minA checklist for comparing any program, plus the ones we currently link to and why.
Three things to know before you start
The medication is only part of the program. Every legitimate online program includes a licensed clinician who reviews your health information and decides whether to prescribe. If a site skips that step, it is not a telehealth program; it is a store, and you should leave.
Prices swing widely and change often. Any dollar figure on this site is illustrative, was accurate when written, and should be confirmed on the program's own checkout page before you decide anything.
Rules vary by state and shift with FDA policy. Which medications can be prescribed online, whether compounded versions are allowed, and what a clinician must do before prescribing all depend on where you live and on rules that have changed several times in recent years. Verify current rules for your state.
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