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Branded Wegovy & Zepbound.

LifeMD is $448 a month at maintenance and the first month is $188.

Of the 25 programs on our chart, 20 have a lower all-in price. The lowest is Strut Health at $149 a month all in.

Prices checked September 14, 2026 against the published pricing at LifeMD. How we check

7.6
OUT OF 10
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Two cash programs to check.

No insurance needed.

  1. Strut Health$149 a month, with auto-refillcompounded semaglutideCheck price →You pick Weight Loss, then a five-minute online visit
  2. Shed$199 a monthcompounded semaglutideCheck price →Every medication is listed with a starting price

The first month at LifeMD is $188 and a maintenance month is $448, which is a $149 membership fee plus the medication. Checked September 14. We log every price change on this page.

Verdict

LifeMD buys direct from both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, which few telehealth programs do. Membership is $39 the first month then $149/mo, and the drug is billed apart, so a steady month lands near $448. LifeMD also posts a money-back offer, and you opt into it.

Pros

  • Rare direct supply deals with both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
  • Zepbound vials at $349-$549, close to LillyDirect rates without leaving the platform.
  • A money-back offer tied to a year of weight loss, opt-in only.
  • You get a first prescription in two days on average, by form and video.
  • It is a publicly traded company, NASDAQ:LFMD, so its supply deals and its books are public.

Cons

  • Membership is $39 the first month then $149/mo.
  • The drug is billed apart, on top of the membership.
  • The membership and the drug renew on different days.
  • Support gets slow when demand spikes.
  • LifeMD prescribes branded medication only.
Best for

Mainstream patients who want help with a health plan, plus the option to pay cash for a branded GLP-1 at close to NovoCare and LillyDirect rates without leaving the platform.

Not for

People chasing the cheapest compounded option, or one flat cash rate.

What you pay

Membership is $39 the first month then $149/mo, and the drug is billed apart. The Wegovy pill is $149/mo at the 1.5mg starter dose, $199/mo at 4mg and $299/mo at the maintenance doses. A steady month runs about $448/mo, starter months about $298, and the first month $188. The pen is $199 to start, for the first 2 fills, for new patients through 12/31/26, then $349/mo, or your copay.

Cash price starts at $448/mo The medication is in that price.
Signup / one-timeNone
Membership / subscription$149/mo
Medication (varies by drug)$149 to $349/mo
What you pay a month, everything in$448/mo

We read lifemd.com on September 19, 2026.

Price since we started tracking

$448/mo, held flat across 18 weekly checks since May 2026. See the full price tracker.

The GLP-1 cost guide has what every other path costs.

Lock-in and how to cancel

  • Cancel anytime

A normal monthly membership. Cancel any time. The money-back offer, tied to a year of weight loss, is opt-in and does not tie you in.

How to cancel: Month to month, cancel any time. The 12-month money-back offer is opt-in and does not tie you in.

Which drugs you can get

Direct supply agreements with Novo Nordisk (NovoCare) and Eli Lilly (LillyDirect). Brand-only since the compounded GLP-1 wind-down across the industry.

FDA-approved branded

  • Wegovy injection
  • Wegovy pill
  • Ozempic
  • Zepbound vials

Compounded

  • None offered

Other medications

  • Saxenda (when clinically appropriate)

Read the buyer's guide for the medications LifeMD covers: Wegovy, Zepbound.

The drug comparison table covers semaglutide vs tirzepatide on cost, side effects, and clinical evidence side by side.

How long it takes to start

Days to your first prescription: 2 days.
Visit type: Async intake plus video visit with licensed clinician.
What they ask for: Standard medical history, BMI/comorbidity check, video call.

Is LifeMD legit?

Yes. It is run by a company founded in 2018 and based in New York, NY. Licensed US clinicians write the prescriptions.

LifeMD reviews

LifeMD holds a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot. GLP Chart scores it 7.6 out of 10. How we scored it.

High-volume positive Trustpilot rating.

What works

  • Fast prescription turnaround
  • Smooth insurance handling
  • Branded med pricing comparable to NovoCare/LillyDirect

What to watch

  • Support response time during demand spikes

How we scored LifeMD

Five parts, ten points each. The score is the average.

8
How clear
the price is
7.5
How easy
it is to cancel
5.5
How fast
you start
9
What drugs
you can get
8.2
What members
say

How this score was earned

How clear the price is 8/10
Source: lifemd.com/weight-management, read from the published pricing page. Checked September 14, 2026.
How easy it is to cancel 7.5/10
Source: the program's published cancellation and refill terms. Checked September 14, 2026.
How fast you start 5.5/10
Source: the published intake and consultation pages. Checked September 14, 2026.
What drugs you can get 9/10
Source: the program's published medication list and sourcing statement. Checked September 14, 2026.
What members say 8.2/10
Source: Trustpilot, 4.1 out of 5. See the profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is LifeMD a scam?
No. We found no evidence that LifeMD is a scam. It is a functioning telehealth program with real medication and a published cancellation policy.
Does LifeMD accept insurance for the membership?
The membership is cash only. LifeMD does bill your plan for the drug and the labs, and a commercial copay for a branded GLP-1 can be as low as $25/mo once the prior authorization lands.
What's the difference between LifeMD and LifeMD+?
LifeMD+ adds $19/mo for faster access and more support across its programs. The base Weight Management Program, $39 the first month then $149/mo, covers the normal care.
Is the money-back guarantee real?
Yes. LifeMD's terms say a patient who stays a year and does not lose at least 10% of body weight can claim a refund. Read the terms before you opt in.

Three programs to consider next

Shed
Compounded semaglutide, with care and shipping in one price.

$199/mo

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on Shed's site

Found
Widest drug catalog, but the best price needs a 12-month plan.

$289/mo

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on Found's site

Strut Health
Compounded semaglutide as a shot or a lozenge. No membership.

$149/mo

Check price

on Strut Health's site

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