Checked November 5, 2026

Free and low-cost GLP-1 and weight-loss help in Alabama

Alabama has health centers that charge by income, maker programs that start at $149 a month, and food help across the state. Start with the one that fits your week.

Ready to start this week? Two cash programs that ship to Alabama.

No insurance needed.

Prices checked Nov 12, 2026.

  1. Eden$99 a monthcompounded semaglutidecompounded tirzepatide $129 a month
    Check price →Eden's GLP-1 page, then an online assessment
  2. SnagRx$99 a month, billed monthlyBilled monthly. The 12-month plan is $69 a month, billed as $828 up front.compounded semaglutidecompounded tirzepatide $149 a month
    Check price →

Health centers that charge by income

Federally funded health centers set your fee by household size and income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and it rises in steps to the full price at twice the line.

HouseholdSmallest fee at or belowFull price from
1 person$15,960 a year$31,920 a year
2 people$21,640 a year$43,280 a year
3 people$27,320 a year$54,640 a year
4 people$33,000 a year$66,000 a year

Health centers in Alabama to call:

Find the health center nearest you. Ask for the sliding fee form when you book.

Clinics in the biggest Alabama counties

In Alabama, Jefferson, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Madison and Lee counties have the most adults who struggle to afford care, so a call to a clinic there is a good first step.

Jefferson County

About 37 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 16 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Cahaba Medical Care - Bessemer, 975 9Th Ave Sw, Suite 310, Bessemer, 205-277-2358
  • Behavioral Health Wellness Center, 3200 27Th St N, Birmingham, 205-322-8288
  • Christ Health Center for Servant Leadership - Woodlawn, 5721 1St Ave N, Birmingham, 205-380-9455

County public health: Jefferson County Department of Public Health, Birmingham, 205-933-9110.

Mobile County

About 39 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 16 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Accordia Health - Bayou, 13833 Tapia Ave, Bayou La Batre, 251-824-8320
  • Citronelle Health Center, 19250 N Mobile St, Citronelle, 251-866-9126
  • Bayou LA Batre Area Health Development B, 12701 Padgett Switch Rd, Irvington, 251-824-2174
  • Franklin Medical Mall, 1303 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave, Mobile, 251-432-4117

County public health: Mobile County Health Department, Mobile, 251-690-8158.

Tuscaloosa County

About 41 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 19 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Maude L. Whatley Health Center, 2731 Ml King Jr Blvd, Tuscaloosa, 205-758-6647

County public health: Tuscaloosa County Health Department, Tuscaloosa, 205-562-6900.

Montgomery County

About 46 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 18 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Chisholm Family Health Center, 100 E Vandiver Blvd, Montgomery, 334-832-4338 x401

County public health: Montgomery County Health Department, Montgomery, 334-293-6400.

Madison County

About 40 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 11 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Central North Alabama Health Services, 110 Walker Ave Ne, Huntsville, 256-534-8659
  • Happi Health - 813, 813 Franklin St Se, Huntsville, 256-519-3650
  • Thrive Alabama - Primary Care, 3500 Memorial Pkwy Sw, Huntsville, 256-536-4700

County public health: Madison County Health Department, Huntsville, 256-533-3711.

Lee County

About 38 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 9 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 18 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

County public health: Lee County Health Department, Opelika, 334-745-5765.

Calhoun County

About 39 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 11 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 20 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Anniston Quality Health Care, 1316 Noble St, Anniston, 256-236-0221

County public health: Calhoun County Health Department, Anniston, 256-237-7523.

Baldwin County

About 35 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 8 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 10 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • North Baldwin Family Health Center, 201 Dolive St, Bay Minette, 251-706-8700
  • North Baldwin Rural Health Center, 312 Courthouse Sq, Bay Minette, 251-690-8889
  • Accordia Health - South Baldwin, 915 W Laurel Ave, Foley, 251-450-5901

County public health: Baldwin County Health Department, Robertsdale, 251-947-1910.

Etowah County

About 44 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 11 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 20 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Sardis City Medical Center, 1989 Sardis Dr, Boaz, 256-593-2371

County public health: Etowah County Health Department, Gadsden, 256-547-6311.

Houston County

About 41 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 17 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Dothan Family Health Center, 4300 W Main St, Suite 300, Dothan, 334-446-0076

County public health: Houston County Health Department, Dothan, 334-678-2800.

Maker programs and prices

ProgramWhat you payWho it fits
NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pen$199 a month for the first two fills, then $349Anyone with a prescription
NovoCare Pharmacy, Wegovy pill$149 for 1.5 mg, $199 for 4 mg, $299 for 9 mg and 25 mgAnyone with a prescription
Zepbound from LillyKwikPen $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, from $449 at higher dosesAnyone with a prescription
TrumpRxWegovy pill $149, Wegovy pen $199, Zepbound $299 a monthAnyone with a prescription
Novo Nordisk Patient AssistanceOzempic at no costNo insurance and income up to $31,920 for one person
Lilly CaresTrulicity at no costIncome up to $47,880 for one person
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge$50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo or Zepbound KwikPenPart D members who meet the weight and health test, until December 31, 2027

Zepbound has a $25 savings card for people whose insurance covers it, good through December 31, 2026. Prices read November 5, 2026. Compare every cash program on the cash price chart.

Alabama Medicaid and GLP-1s

Alabama Medicaid covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for heart protection and Zepbound for sleep apnea, with prior approval. It does not cover them for weight loss alone. The full rules are on Alabama Medicaid GLP-1 coverage.

Food help in Alabama

Food banks:

Find the food bank for your county.

Free coaching and Medicare help

  • Lifestyle change programs: a year of group coaching on food and movement, led by trained coaches. Search the CDC list for your zip code, in person or online. Programs in Alabama that meet in person include:
    • Family Medical Services Pharmacy, Bessemer: 424-3194
    • UAB Weight Loss Medicine, Birmingham: 934-7053 Ext. 1
    • St. Vincent's Health System, Birmingham: 408-6550
    • Huntsville Hospital Diabetes Control Center, Huntsville: 265-3068
    • Star Discount Pharmacy, Huntsville: 534-1118
    • The Wellness Coalition, Montgomery: 293-6502
    • The Balm In Gilead - SDFI Alabama, Montgomery: 644-2256
    • East Alabama Medical Center Diabetes and Nutrition Center, Opelika: 528-6800
    • Tuskegee Stork's Nest, Tuskegee Inst: 493-1001
    • Family Health Care Clinic, Decatur: 825-7280 Ext. 5005
  • Age 65 or older: Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) gives free one-to-one Medicare help. Call 800-243-5463.

Four ways to stretch your health dollar

  1. Ask every clinic and pharmacy for the cash price before you book or fill.
  2. Bring your last tax return or pay stubs to a health center visit so the sliding fee applies on day one.
  3. Ask for a 90-day supply when your prescriber agrees.
  4. Apply for Medicaid any time of year, and check Marketplace savings during open enrollment.

Alabama free-help FAQ

How much does a health center visit cost in Alabama?

It depends on your income. At or below the poverty line the fee is a small flat amount, and between one and two times the line it steps up. Ask for the sliding fee form.

Can I get help with a GLP-1 if I have no insurance?

Yes. NovoCare Pharmacy and Lilly sell directly at the prices above, and the cash programs at the top of this page ship to Alabama.

Where do I start if I need food and a clinic?

Dial 211. It connects you with food banks, clinics and other help near your zip code.

Sources: Health center fee rule (42 CFR 51c.303); 2026 poverty guidelines (ASPE); HRSA health center list; Feeding America member list; USDA SNAP directory; maker pages linked above; state Medicaid drug lists. Read November 5, 2026. How we check.

This page lists public programs and is not medical advice. Ask your clinician before starting any medicine.

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