Clear information before you choose a GLP-1 provider
Learn how GLP-1 medicines work, understand the safety questions to discuss with a clinician, and compare three telehealth services without exaggerated promises.
No miracle claimsOutcomes vary by person and treatment.
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Featured comparison
Three telehealth providers to compare
These services differ in their care model and support. Inclusion is commercial and does not mean a provider is medically appropriate for you.
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Featured provider
SkinnyRx
A telehealth weight-management service connecting patients with licensed clinicians who determine whether prescription treatment is appropriate.
Online medical intake
Clinician-directed treatment
Ongoing patient support
Advertised treatment pricing
Injectable semaglutideIntroductory price$99 first month
Injectable tirzepatideIntroductory price$99 first month
Oral semaglutideIntroductory price$149 first month
Oral tirzepatideIntroductory price$199 first month
Pricing notice: Pricing, promotions and available treatments can change at any time. Prices may depend on the medication, formulation, dose, plan length or introductory offer. Always verify current pricing and total charges directly with the provider before purchasing.
A metabolic wellness platform whose affiliated clinicians offer telehealth evaluation, ongoing care and laboratory monitoring.
Clinician consultation
Laboratory monitoring
Coaching and follow-up
Advertised treatment pricing
Injectable semaglutide12-month plan; billed every 48 weeks. Current first-order offer: $100 off plans of 3+ months or $50 off a 1-month plan.From $212/month
Pricing notice: Pricing, promotions and available treatments can change at any time. Prices may depend on the medication, formulation, dose, plan length or introductory offer. Always verify current pricing and total charges directly with the provider before purchasing.
Pricing notice: Pricing, promotions and available treatments can change at any time. Prices may depend on the medication, formulation, dose, plan length or introductory offer. Always verify current pricing and total charges directly with the provider before purchasing.
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The medical foundation
GLP-1 is a medication class—not a single product
GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic a hormone involved in appetite, food intake and blood-glucose regulation. Some medicines are FDA-approved for chronic weight management, some for type 2 diabetes, and compounded versions are not FDA-approved.
A clinician should consider your health history, other medicines, potential benefits and possible adverse effects before prescribing.
