Data Report · Updated July 2026
The GLP-1 Price Index
As of July 2026, the cheapest verified cash-pay GLP-1 is compounded semaglutide at $69/month (via Embody) — roughly 95% below brand retail, which lists at $149–$1,350/month. This Index tracks the real monthly cost of every legitimate path to a GLP-1 in the United States, updated from 22 verified telehealth programs and 7 brand-name drugs.
Most GLP-1 price coverage quotes list prices that almost nobody pays, or a single provider's teaser rate. The GLP-1 Price Index does neither. It's a standing, dated dataset built from verified provider pricing and published brand list prices — so you can see, at a glance, what semaglutide and tirzepatide actually cost across every route: brand retail, brand self-pay, cash-pay compounded, and insurance.
Editor's Choice
Lowest all-in verified price: TrimRx from $139/mo
Semaglutide from $139/mo; tirzepatide also available. All-inclusive pricing (prices recently dropped up to 70%). US-licensed prescribers, medication included, no insurance required.
See TrimRx pricing →Cheapest cash-pay GLP-1 programs, ranked
Every program below is a verified US telehealth provider with transparent pricing and no insurance required. Prices are the current headline monthly rate; compounded tirzepatide typically runs higher than semaglutide at the same provider. Ranked cheapest first.
Prices verified July 2026. Tap a price to see the provider's live rate.
| # | Provider | Type | From / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EmbodyCheapest | Compounded | $299$69 |
| 2 | Bodybuilding.com Health+ | Compounded | $99 |
| 3 | bmiMD | Compounded | $99 |
| 4 | Trimi | Compounded | $99 |
| 5 | Telos Rx | Compounded | $99 |
| 6 | Oak Longevity | Compounded | $130 |
| 7 | TrimRxEditor's pick | Compounded | $139 |
| 8 | Yucca Health | Compounded | $146 |
| 9 | Wellorithm | Compounded | $147 |
| 10 | MEDVi | Compounded | $179 |
| 11 | MangoRx | Compounded | $195 |
| 12 | SkinnyRx | Compounded | $199 |
See the full breakdown with hidden-fee analysis on our cheapest GLP-1 programs page, or compare all 39 providers side by side on the full comparison.
Brand-name GLP-1 list prices (July 2026)
Manufacturer list price (cash, no insurance) for every major brand GLP-1, alongside the typical insured copay, the lowest self-pay path, and average trial weight loss. List prices are what you pay without coverage — the gap between these and the compounded prices above is the whole reason cash-pay telehealth exists.
| Drug | Molecule | List / mo | With insurance | Avg weight loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxenda | Liraglutide | $1,350 | Varies widely | 5-8% of body weight |
| Wegovy | Semaglutide | $1,349 | $25-$200/month typical copay | 15-17% of body weight |
| Zepbound | Tirzepatide | $1,060 | Varies by plan | 20-22% of body weight |
| Mounjaro | Tirzepatide | $1,023 | $25-$200/month with Lilly savings card | 15-22% of body weight |
| Ozempic | Semaglutide | $998 | $25-$200/month typical copay | 8-14% of body weight |
| Rybelsus | Semaglutide (oral) | $936 | $10-$150/month typical copay | 5-10% of body weight |
| Foundayo | Orforglipron | $149 | $50/mo via Medicare Bridge; ~$25/mo with eligible commercial coverage | up to 12.4% of body weight (ATTAIN-1, top dose) |
The cheapest verified compounded semaglutide ($69/mo) is about 95% below the most expensive brand list price ($1,350/mo) — the same active molecule, prescribed by US-licensed clinicians.
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage, by state
Of the 51 state Medicaid programs we track, 36 cover GLP-1 medications for obesity (typically with prior authorization and a BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with a comorbidity), while 15 do not cover them for weight loss. Coverage is separate from the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge (a federal demonstration running through December 31, 2027).
Check your state on our Medicaid GLP-1 coverage guide or the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge guide.
Methodology & sources
- Compounded / cash-pay pricesare the current advertised headline monthly rate from each provider's own pricing page, verified for the July 2026 edition. We include only providers with transparent, verifiable pricing; teaser rates with undisclosed program fees are excluded.
- Brand list prices are manufacturer cash prices (Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly) before insurance or savings cards. Insured copays and self-pay paths reflect published manufacturer programs.
- Medicaid coveragereflects each state program's published obesity-medication policy for all 51 programs tracked.
- Updated: . Figures are refreshed as providers change pricing. This is an independent comparison resource; glp1watchdog.com earns commissions when readers choose a provider, which does not affect the prices shown.
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