Ten routes, compared
Ten ways people actually obtain these medications, from research vials to the manufacturer's own counter. They differ by more than price: who sets your dose, what ships, and who is responsible when something goes wrong.
Last reviewed September 2026 · Prices checked September 2026
Your own doctor, with insurance
$0 to $25/moPrice checked September 2026
The cheapest route by far for anyone whose plan covers weight management. Also the least predictable, because your plan decides rather than you.
Research Labs
$29/moPrice checked September 2026
Lowest advertised cash price on this page. Vials of compound and bacteriostatic water ship separately; you reconstitute and draw your own dose.
Lttl
$89/moPrice checked September 2026
Subscription including supplies and check-ins. Lowest monthly price among the telehealth subscriptions.
Ro
$149/moPrice checked September 2026
Membership fee separate from medication. Will help pursue insurance coverage first.
Noom Med
$179 to $279/moPrice checked October 2026
A behavioural programme with medication attached, rather than medication with support attached. Several programmes at several prices.
Hims
$199/moPrice checked September 2026
Bundled pricing with check-ins. Brand fills priced separately and higher.
ConciergeMD LA
From $199/moPrice checked September 2026
A concierge medical practice selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections alongside a wide range of peptide therapies online. Virtual consultation, medication shipped to your home, self-administered.
Fridays
$279/moPrice checked September 2026
Telehealth subscription with medication included. Dose changes reviewed by a clinician.
LillyDirect
$299 to $449/moPrice checked October 2026
Eli Lilly's own self-pay channel for Zepbound. Vials or pens, priced by dose strength rather than flat.
NovoCare Pharmacy
$349/moPrice checked October 2026
Novo Nordisk's own self-pay channel for Wegovy. One price across dose strengths.
