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Checked November 5, 2026

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

Georgia 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 Georgia.

No insurance needed.

Prices checked Nov 2, 2026.

  1. Collective$59 a month, drug pricecompounded semaglutide
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  2. SnagRx$59 a month, pre-Black Friday salecompounded semaglutide
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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 Georgia to call:

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

Clinics in the biggest Georgia counties

In Georgia, Fulton, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Clayton, Cobb and Richmond counties have the most adults who struggle to afford care, so a call to a clinic there is a good first step.

Fulton County

About 28 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 10 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 13 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Care Center at Dobbs Elementary, 2025 Jonesboro Rd Se, Atlanta, 404-564-7030
  • Healing Community Center, 3915 Cascade Rd Sw, Suite T-90, Atlanta, 404-564-7749
  • Mercy Care Decatur Street, 424 Decatur St Se, Atlanta, 678-843-8600

Gwinnett County

About 35 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 16 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).

  • Four Corners Primary Care Center at Vph, 175 Gwinnett Dr, Ste 213, Lawrenceville, 770-279-3170
  • Southside Medical Center - Crescent Pediatrics, 1030 Old Peachtree Rd Nw, Lawrenceville, 770-495-6222
  • Cpacs Cosmo Health Center Behavioral Health, 6185 Buford Hwy, Peachtree Corners, 470-359-2640

DeKalb County

About 32 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 12 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 13 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Mercy Care Chamblee, 5134 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, 678-872-7100
  • Southside Medical Center - Gresham Clinic, 2578 Gresham Rd Se, Atlanta, 404-241-2336
  • Ethne Health - Dental, 4122 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Ste 5, Clarkston, 407-799-0044

Clayton County

About 45 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 17 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).

  • Southside Medical Center - Forest Park Clinic, 4945 Governors Dr, Forest Park, 404-608-7123
  • The Family Health Centers at Morrow, 6685 Merchants Way, Morrow, 770-961-2508

Cobb County

About 30 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 11 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 9 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Cumberland Pediatrics at Southside Medical Center, 1405 Franklin Gtwy Se, Marietta, 404-688-1350
  • Family Health Center at Cobb, 805 Campbell Hill St Nw, Marietta, 770-919-0025
  • Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb, 1605 Roberta Dr Sw, Marietta, 770-419-3120

Richmond County

About 37 in 100 adults here live with obesity, 15 in 100 adults under 65 have no health insurance and 22 in 100 residents live below the poverty line (CDC PLACES and Census, 2025 and 2023 releases).

  • Christ Community Health: Medical District CHC, 1226 Dantignac St, Augusta, 706-922-0600
  • Medical Associates Plus, 2050 Walton Way, Augusta, 706-790-4440

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.

Georgia Medicaid and GLP-1s

Georgia Medicaid covers GLP-1s for type 2 diabetes with prior approval. The October 2026 drug list has Saxenda for ages 12 to 17. The full rules are on Georgia Medicaid GLP-1 coverage.

Food help in Georgia

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.
  • Age 65 or older: Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program gives free one-to-one Medicare help. Call 866-552-4464.

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.

Georgia free-help FAQ

How much does a health center visit cost in Georgia?

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 Georgia.

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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