GLP-1 Prescription Costs Compared: Every Provider Price in 2026

Price is the deciding factor for most patients choosing a GLP-1 provider. But comparing costs isn't as simple as looking at the monthly number — hidden fees, dose-dependent pricing, and what's included (or not) vary significantly across providers.

What You're Actually Paying For

A GLP-1 prescription through telehealth typically bundles several services: physician consultation, medication, pharmacy dispensing, and shipping. Some providers charge separately for these components; others include everything in one monthly price. The all-inclusive model is easier to budget but may be more expensive at lower doses. The component model lets you compare each piece but can surprise you with add-on costs.

Compounded GLP-1 Pricing in 2026

• Injectable semaglutide: 9–\99/month depending on provider and dose
• Injectable tirzepatide: \99–\99/month, typically – more than semaglutide
• Sublingual/oral semaglutide: \99–9/month
• Oral tirzepatide (tablet/gum): 9–9/month

Brand-Name Pricing

List prices remain above \,000/month. With manufacturer savings programs: Wegovy \/bin/sh–/month for eligible patients. Zepbound similar range. Without insurance or savings: budget –\,350/month.

Dose-Dependent Pricing: The Hidden Cost

Some providers charge the same price at every dose level — 9/month whether you're on 0.25 mg or 2.4 mg. Others increase price as dose increases, sometimes dramatically. A provider advertising 9/month for the starting dose may charge \99/month at maintenance dose. Always ask what the price will be at your target dose, not just the introductory dose.

What's Not Included

Watch for these common additional costs: lab work (– if not included), needles and syringes (–/month for compounded vials), sharps disposal containers, follow-up consultation fees (if not bundled), and shipping fees on some platforms.