What does a GLP-1 program cost?
En español: ¿Cuánto cuesta un programa con GLP-1? Precios reales 2026.
It is the first question almost nobody asks out loud, and the honest answer is: it depends on three things. The molecule, the form you take it in, and whether the price includes a physician or not.
Start with the last one, because it is the part most often hidden.
What you are actually paying for
There are places where you pay for the medication alone. Nobody reviews your history, nobody adjusts the dose, nobody answers when something feels off in week three. It is cheaper because it is less.
In a supervised program the price covers evaluation by a licensed physician, preparation at a licensed pharmacy, shipping, follow-up and dose adjustments. The molecule is the easy part. What costs money is someone being accountable for your case.
Current pricing
| Program | Form | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide Sublingual | Sublingual, no needles · daily microdose | $88.99 |
| Semaglutide Injection | Injection with B12 · full therapeutic dose | $149 |
| Tirzepatide Sublingual | Sublingual, no needles · daily microdose | $149 |
| Tirzepatide Injection | Injection with B12 · dual GIP + GLP-1 | $249 |
Prices may change. Confirm current pricing before ordering. Eligibility is determined by medical evaluation.
Why tirzepatide costs more
Semaglutide acts on one receptor: GLP-1. Tirzepatide acts on two: GIP and GLP-1. These are different mechanisms, not an "upgraded" version of each other, and which one suits your case is decided by the physician reviewing your history — not by price, and not by what you saw on TikTok.
Sublingual or injection
The sublingual dissolves under your tongue, daily, in microdoses. No needles. It is the most accessible entry point and for many people it is where starting makes sense.
The injection is weekly and reaches a full therapeutic dose. It asks more of you and costs more.
Neither is "the good one." They are two paths, and the right one depends on your clinical picture and on how realistic a daily routine is for you versus a weekly one.
How it works, step by step
- 1. You choose your program and start. You create an account and complete a medical form online. It takes a few minutes.
- 2. A licensed physician reviews your case — habits, stress, sleep and medical history.
- 3. If they consider it necessary, they order labs. Labs are not automatic and not required for everyone. The physician decides.
- 4. If treatment is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy ships it to your door. Discreetly. Most people receive their first order within a week.
- 5. Follow-up. Dose adjustments when needed, and support for as long as your program runs.
In some states a brief telehealth appointment may be required before a prescription is issued, at no additional cost.
What is NOT included
- Labs, when a physician orders them, are billed separately through Quest or Labcorp
- Insurance is not billed — these are direct-pay programs
- There is no free evaluation; the medical review is part of the program you purchase
About the lowest price
If you find the same medication for considerably less, it is worth asking what was removed to reach that number. It is almost always the physician, the follow-up, or the pharmacy license. Sometimes all three.
We do not say this to defend a price. We say it because the part that gets cut to make it cheaper is exactly the part that protects you.
Start my medical evaluationFrequently asked questions
Does insurance cover this?
No. These are direct-pay programs and insurance is not billed.
Are there hidden costs?
The monthly price covers medical evaluation, pharmacy preparation, shipping and follow-up. Labs, if ordered, are billed separately.
Can I switch programs later?
Yes, with approval from the physician reviewing your case.
Can I cancel?
Yes, whenever you want, in one click.
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This content is informational and is not medical advice. SCTS1 does not prescribe medication. All medical care, prescriptions and treatment plans are provided by licensed healthcare providers through our partner platform. Eligibility is determined by medical evaluation. Compounded medications contain the same class of active ingredient but are not FDA-approved finished pharmaceutical products. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. Prices may change; confirm current pricing before ordering.