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The federal ban on generic GLP-1 starts this month. Here's what you can do

These affordable GLP-1 medication options offer budget-friendly prescription weight loss as the FDA phases out generic compounded versions.

I am part of the team that reviewed more than 30 of the top telehealth providers offering GLP-1 medications in the past year for our sister site, Woman’s World, and used that expertise to curate a list of the best options. The program starts at $179 for compounded semaglutide, which covers physician review, a personalized plan, one-on-one guidance, a metabolic report and the cost of prescription medication delivered to your door. ProviderCompounded SemaglutideCompounded TirzepatideMembership/Other FeesTotal Monthly CostNotes Mochi Health$99/month$199/month$69/month membership$168 (semaglutide)$268 (tirzepatide)Discounts available for prepaying membership; also offers name-brand meds with insurance Found Health$189/monthNot offered$99/month membership$288 (semaglutide)Also includes non-GLP-1 meds (e.g., metformin); brand-name available with insurance MedVi Not listed$279 (month 1), $499 (refills)None listed$279–$499 (tirzepatide)Brand-name Ozempic/Wegovy available: $795–$995/month SkyRX$199 (start), $297 (refill)$297 (start), $397 (refill)None – all-inclusive pricing$199–$297 (semaglutide)$297–$397 (tirzepatide)Includes meds, doctor visits, supplies, and shipping Fridays Health$249/month$359/monthNone – all-inclusive pricing$249 (semaglutide)$359 (tirzepatide)Discounts available for 3-month plans; includes coaching, labs, wellness tools Ro Not offeredNot offered$45/month program fee$45 + cost of name-brand meds (Zepbound $349–$499)Only offers name-brand meds (no compounded); pricing varies by dose It’s that time of the year; We all likely indulged more than we’d like to admit for the holidays and put on a few extra pounds.

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