Best, defined
A "best" list that is really a cheapest list is not useful, and a best list that is really a sponsor list is worse. This one is computed. Each provider receives a score out of 100 from the published rubric: 45 points for 12-month all-in cost relative to the cheapest provider in the field, 20 for pricing transparency (published prices, no dose-based increases, disclosed fees, a price lock), 15 for flexibility (month-to-month option, cancel anytime), 10 for care and access (24/7 support, consultation included, a brand or insurance pathway), and 10 for verification recency. A provider whose price we have not verified receives a provisional score with the cost component incomplete.
Cost dominates the score because cost dominates the decision for most cash-pay patients, and because it is the component providers most often obscure. The other 55 points exist so that a provider cannot win by being cheap and opaque.
What the score says in 2026
The top of the list is held by flat-rate, all-inclusive providers whose advertised price equals their true price and who publish it before sign-up. The middle is held by membership-plus-dose-based providers, which lose cost points at maintenance dose and transparency points for dose-based increases, but keep flexibility points for month-to-month billing. Insurance-first and brand-focused programs score lower on cash cost but earn the care-and-access points for a pathway to FDA-approved medication, and are the right answer for the patients those pathways serve.
Category results, for the patient who is not "most patients"
The category cards above assign single-purpose results by rule: lowest month-to-month, lowest 12-month all-in, lowest advertised price, best flat rate, best for no commitment, best for insurance. If your situation matches a category, use that result rather than the overall score. A patient with insurance coverage for Zepbound should not choose on cash price; a patient who wants to try one month for side effects should weight the no-commitment result.
The ranked list below is ordered by value score. Providers with pricing pending verification are shown after it with provisional scores.
1rank
People who want to know the exact all-in monthly cost before they start and who expect to titrate to a higher dose, where dose-based pricing would otherwise raise the bill
NexLife charges $169 per month on a month-to-month plan, $159 per month on a 3-month plan, $149 per month on a 6-month plan, and $139 per month on a 12-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $139 and the lowest 12-month total is $1,668 (12-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $1,668true monthly $139advertised $139verified · August 25, 2026
2rank
Patients able to prepay a year who have confirmed the refund terms
Trimi charges $125 per month on a 12-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $125 and the lowest 12-month total is $1,500 (12-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $1,500true monthly $125advertised $125verified · August 25, 2026
3rank
Patients who want a low, published, all-in rate and are comfortable with a plan-length commitment
BMI MD charges $179 per month on a month-to-month plan, $159 per month on a 3-month plan, $149 per month on a 6-month plan, and $139 per month on a 12-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $139 and the lowest 12-month total is $1,668 (12-month plan). Prices last checked August 19, 2026; status: reported.
12‑mo all‑in $1,668true monthly $139advertised $139reported · August 19, 2026
4rank
Patients comparing all-in compounded plans who want oral and injectable options from one provider
Orderly Meds charges $299 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 2 months are an introductory $149 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $299 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,288 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $3,288true monthly $274advertised $149verified · August 25, 2026
5rank
Patients comparing mid-to-upper market flat prices
Sunlight charges $157 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $157 and the lowest 12-month total is $1,884 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $1,884true monthly $157advertised $157verified · August 25, 2026
6rank
Patients who value frequent clinician contact and dietitian support and who expect to stay on lower doses, where Mochi's starting price is most competitive
Mochi Health charges $199 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 1 month is an introductory $90 per month before the recurring price applies. A membership is billed on top of the medication: $39 for the first month, then $79 per month. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $278 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,187 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $3,187true monthly $265.58advertised $90verified · August 25, 2026
7rank
Men who want a coaching-led program and a moderate all-in price at lower doses
Fella Health charges $199 per month on a 12-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $199 and the lowest 12-month total is $2,388 (12-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $2,388true monthly $199advertised $199verified · August 25, 2026
8rank
Patients who already use Noom and want medication added to a behavioral program
Noom Med charges $299 per month on a 3-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 1 month is an introductory $149 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $299 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,438 (3-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $3,438true monthly $286.50advertised $149verified · August 25, 2026
9rank
Price-first patients who confirm the all-in cost, the pharmacy and the formulation before paying
Telos RX charges $139 per month on a 12-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $139 and the lowest 12-month total is $1,668 (12-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $1,668true monthly $139advertised $139verified · August 25, 2026
10rank
Patients who want coaching and app tracking bundled with a moderately priced compounded tirzepatide plan
Ivím Health charges $225 per month on a 4-month plan, and $183.33 per month on a 6-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). A $75 monthly membership is billed on top of the medication. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $258.33 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,099.96 (6-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $3,099.96true monthly $258.33advertised $133verified · August 25, 2026
11rank
Price-focused patients comparing low-cost compounded plans
Fifty 410 charges $299 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 3 months are an introductory $133 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $299 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,090 (month-to-month plan). Because pricing rises with dose, the 12-month figure uses our 3 + 9 titration model (three months at the starting price, nine at the maintenance price). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $3,090true monthly $257.50advertised $133verified · August 25, 2026
12rank
Patients willing to prepay a year for a flat rate, after confirming what the price includes
CoreAge Rx charges $149 per month on a 12-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). Whether a separate program or membership fee applies has not been confirmed. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $149 and the lowest 12-month total is $1,788 (12-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $1,788true monthly $149advertised $149verified · August 25, 2026
13rank
Patients who obtain the full dose-price ladder in writing before enrolling
Curex charges $199 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $199 and the lowest 12-month total is $2,388 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $2,388true monthly $199advertised $199verified · August 25, 2026
14rank
Eden score 61
Patients who want one provider with many medication forms
Eden charges $329 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 1 month is an introductory $249 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $329 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,868 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked June 16, 2026; status: reported.
12‑mo all‑in $3,868true monthly $322.33advertised $249reported · June 16, 2026
15rank
Price-focused patients
Zappy Health charges $349 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $349 and the lowest 12-month total is $4,188 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $4,188true monthly $349advertised $349verified · August 25, 2026
16rank
Patients who want a low first-month price and are prepared for a higher recurring rate
Remedy Meds charges $399 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 1 month is an introductory $279 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $399 and the lowest 12-month total is $4,668 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $4,668true monthly $389advertised $279verified · August 25, 2026
17rank
Price-focused patients comparing compounded tirzepatide plans
Willow charges $399 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $399 and the lowest 12-month total is $4,788 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $4,788true monthly $399advertised $399verified · August 25, 2026
18rank
Patients who want a coaching-heavy program and may qualify for insurance-covered brand medication
Found charges $359 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 1 month is an introductory $149 per month before the recurring price applies. A $49 monthly membership is billed on top of the medication. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $408 and the lowest 12-month total is $4,686 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 2, 2026; status: reported.
12‑mo all‑in $4,686true monthly $390.50advertised $149reported · August 2, 2026
19rank
Patients comparing flat continuing prices
HealthRX charges $209 per month on a 3-month plan, and $179 per month on a 12-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $179 and the lowest 12-month total is $2,148 (12-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $2,148true monthly $179advertised $179verified · August 25, 2026
20rank
Patients comparing starter offers who will confirm the continuing price before enrolling
Ozari Health charges $235 per month on a month-to-month plan, and $199 per month on a 3-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 3 months are an introductory $125 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $199 and the lowest 12-month total is $2,166 (3-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $2,166true monthly $180.50advertised $125verified · August 25, 2026
21rank
Patients who will commit to six months for a flat, all-in rate
Raeliva (formerly onlinesemaglutide.org) charges $349 per month on a month-to-month plan, $267 per month on a 3-month plan, and $242 per month on a 6-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $242 and the lowest 12-month total is $2,904 (6-month plan). Prices last checked August 19, 2026; status: reported.
12‑mo all‑in $2,904true monthly $242advertised $242reported · August 19, 2026
22rank
Patients who value flat all-in pricing and unlimited provider access and who have read the cancellation terms
TrimRx charges $399 per month on a month-to-month plan, $316 per month on a 3-month plan, $299 per month on a 6-month plan, and $283 per month on a 12-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 1 month is an introductory $279 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $283 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,396 (12-month plan). Prices last checked August 19, 2026; status: reported.
12‑mo all‑in $3,396true monthly $283advertised $279reported · August 19, 2026
23rank
Patients who want all-in pricing with 24/7 access and are willing to complete the intake to see the price
MyStartHealth charges $299 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $299 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,588 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 19, 2026; status: reported.
12‑mo all‑in $3,588true monthly $299advertised $299reported · August 19, 2026
24rank
Patients committing to a year who want a flat rate without membership billing
Peak Wellness charges $349 per month on a month-to-month plan, $279 per month on a 3-month plan, and $232 per month on a 6-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 1 month is an introductory $279 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $232 and the lowest 12-month total is $2,784 (6-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $2,784true monthly $232advertised $232verified · August 25, 2026
26rank
Patients comparing recently checked prices
TelePep charges $249 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). Whether a separate program or membership fee applies has not been confirmed. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $249 and the lowest 12-month total is $2,988 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $2,988true monthly $249advertised $249verified · August 25, 2026
27rank
Patients who want a discounted trial period and accept the continuing rate afterward
GobyMeds charges $299 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 3 months are an introductory $133 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $299 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,090 (month-to-month plan). Because pricing rises with dose, the 12-month figure uses our 3 + 9 titration model (three months at the starting price, nine at the maintenance price). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $3,090true monthly $257.50advertised $133verified · August 25, 2026
28rank
Patients comparing flat continuing prices
Oak (oaklovesyou.com) charges $250 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $250 and the lowest 12-month total is $3,000 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: reported.
12‑mo all‑in $3,000true monthly $250advertised $250reported · August 25, 2026
29rank
Patients who prefer this provider for reasons other than price
MadeMed charges $369 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $369 and the lowest 12-month total is $4,428 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: verified.
12‑mo all‑in $4,428true monthly $369advertised $369verified · August 25, 2026
30rank
Patients outside the five excluded states comparing mid-market prices
Sprout Health charges $349 per month on a month-to-month plan for compounded tirzepatide (injection). The first 1 month is an introductory $249 per month before the recurring price applies. That price includes the medication, clinical care and shipping; there is no separate membership fee. On our all-in basis, the lowest true monthly cost is $349 and the lowest 12-month total is $4,088 (month-to-month plan). Prices last checked August 25, 2026; status: reported.
12‑mo all‑in $4,088true monthly $340.67advertised $199reported · August 25, 2026
These providers offer tirzepatide but we have not yet verified their current price against their own site. They are listed so the candidate universe is complete; they are not ranked.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a GLP-1 provider the best rather than the cheapest?
Our value score weighs cost at 45%, but the other 55% asks whether the price is published before sign-up, whether it rises with dose, whether fees are disclosed, whether there is a price lock, whether you can go month-to-month and cancel, what clinical support is included, whether there is a brand-name or insurance pathway, and whether the price has been verified.
Who is the best GLP-1 provider for insurance?
Ro, which is built around FDA-approved Wegovy and Zepbound with prior-authorization support, is the best fit for patients with coverage. Its pricing is pending verification in our database, so its score is provisional.
Is the highest-scoring provider right for everyone?
No. The score rewards flat all-inclusive pricing and flexibility, which favors patients paying cash for compounded medication. A patient who wants FDA-approved medication, or who cannot commit to a term, may be better served by a lower-scoring provider, and the category results say which.