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What Compounded GLP-1 Costs Per Month
Compounded semaglutide runs roughly $93–$249/mo and tirzepatide about $125–$399/mo across the providers we track. Here is how to read the pricing.
Compounded GLP-1 pricing is all over the map, and that is by design — providers use a low sticker to win the click. Across the providers we track, compounded semaglutide runs roughly $93 to $249 a month, and compounded tirzepatide roughly $125 to $399 a month. Those figures reflect each provider's published pricing at last review (2026); always confirm the current rate on the provider's own site before you buy.
The three price tiers
**The value tier (semaglutide under ~$130, tirzepatide under ~$170).** This is where the aggressive flat-price operators live. On our board, Ondra Health lists among the lowest disclosed semaglutide at about $93/mo, and Trimi Health carries the cheapest disclosed tirzepatide at about $125/mo. Several others — Alan Meds and bmiMD near $99 semaglutide — sit here too. The trade-off in this tier is often verification: some of the cheapest names are not LegitScript-certified, which shifts the vetting burden onto you.
**The mid-market (semaglutide ~$149–$199, tirzepatide ~$199–$349).** This is the honest middle. CoreAge Rx, for example, prices at $149 semaglutide and $349 tirzepatide flat, all 50 states, with a clean cancellation. Precision Telemed sits near $149/$199, and Curex charges one flat $199 for either molecule. You pay a little more than the value tier and, in return, generally get verified pharmacies and nationwide access.
**The premium tier (semaglutide ~$249, tirzepatide up to ~$399).** Names like Peak Wellness and Henry Meds sit at the top for compounded-only care, and Fella Health's tirzepatide reaches about $399/mo. A premium price is only defensible when something justifies it — a broad formulary, brand-name access, standout support. When it does not, our score says so.
Watch for the teaser-rate trap
The number that matters is the ongoing monthly price, not the introductory one. A "first month $99" that resets to $299 on the second charge is a $299 program. Before you commit, find the recurring price and the terms in writing. This is why price honesty is one of the two heaviest factors in our Verdict Score methodology — a low sticker with a hidden step-up scores worse than a higher, honest flat rate.
What else stacks onto the price
Read for these: separate membership or "platform" fees, consultation charges billed apart from the medication, lab-work fees, and shipping. The cleanest providers fold everything into one all-in monthly number. When they don't, add the extras before you compare.
Compounded vs brand-name on cost
Compounded is the affordability play. Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound are FDA-approved but typically cost substantially more out of pocket, which is the whole reason the compounded market exists. Just keep the regulatory reality in view: compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not verify their safety, effectiveness, or quality1. Weigh that trade in compounded vs brand-name GLP-1 and vet the pharmacy using is compounded semaglutide legit and safe.
The bottom line on price
Cheapest is not the goal; cheapest-that's-verified-and-honest is. A $99 sticker from an unverified operator is not obviously a better deal than a $149 flat rate from a LegitScript-certified, all-50-states provider. Start from the ranked reviews, where price sits next to verification and access instead of standing alone.
Frequently asked questions
How much does compounded semaglutide cost per month?
Across the providers we track, roughly $93 to $249 a month, depending on the provider, dose, and whether the price is a true flat rate. Figures reflect published pricing at last review (2026).
How much does compounded tirzepatide cost per month?
Roughly $125 to $399 a month across our board. Tirzepatide usually costs more than semaglutide at the same provider, though a few price the two identically.
Is the cheapest provider the best deal?
Not necessarily. The cheapest sticker sometimes comes from an unverified pharmacy or hides a teaser rate. Weigh price against verification and honest terms, not in isolation.
References
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2024). Compounding and the FDA: Questions and Answers (503A and 503B). FDA. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/compounding-and-fda-questions-and-answers
Medical disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment.
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