Sesame Care review (12 May 2026)

Starts From

$30/visit

+ medication separate

Lock-In

Month-to-month

Time to Rx

1 day

Synchronous

Score

6.8 / 10

Rank #15 of 20

Verdict

Sesame is a cash-pay marketplace, not a program. Pay one fee, see one doctor, leave with a script. Cheapest path to a real branded GLP-1 prescription if you can fill it elsewhere. Zero ongoing care, which is the point and the limit.

Best for

Self-directed buyers who want a one-off prescription and will manage refills, sourcing, and titration on their own.

Not for

Anyone wanting coaching, dietitian access, ongoing accountability, or an integrated medication supply chain.

Pricing

Single-visit pricing typically $30-$80 for a weight-loss consult, then medication filled separately at retail pharmacy on insurance or cash. No subscription. Refill visits priced individually.

Cash-pay all-in starts at $30/visitThis is the membership only — medication is billed separately.

Lock-in & cancellation

Month-to-month

Pure pay-per-visit. No membership, no recurring billing, no cancellation needed.

Medication options

Sesame does not dispense medication. Clinicians prescribe to your retail pharmacy of choice; sourcing and pricing happen outside the platform.

FDA-approved branded

Wegovy
Zepbound
Ozempic
Mounjaro
Saxenda

503A-compounded

None offered

Other medications

Metformin
Phentermine
Contrave
Qsymia

Onboarding experience

Time to first prescription: 1 day.
Consultation type: Synchronous video with marketplace clinician.
Requirements: Pick a clinician, book a visit, complete intake form, attend video call..

Member feedback

Loved by self-directed buyers; criticized by patients who expected a program. Quality of clinician encounter varies more than at integrated providers because each one operates independently.

What works

Cheapest path to a script
Same-day visits
No subscription trap
Wide clinician selection

What to watch

Provider quality varies
No follow-up unless you book again
Pharmacy cost separate
Some clinicians refuse to prescribe GLP-1

How we scored Sesame Care

Five dimensions, ten points each, weighted equally. Overall is the simple average.

Pricing
Transparency

Cancellation
Terms

Onboarding
Experience

Medication
Options

Member
Outcomes

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sesame include the medication?

No. Sesame is a doctor visit marketplace. You pay for the visit, then fill the prescription at any pharmacy. Medication cost is separate and usually higher than program-style providers.

Will any Sesame doctor prescribe Wegovy or Zepbound?

Most weight-loss-listed clinicians will, but it is at the clinician's clinical discretion. Filter by GLP-1 or weight-loss specialization when booking.

Do I need a follow-up?

Refills usually require a new visit. Some clinicians offer message-based refill renewal at lower cost; ask during your first visit.

Alternatives to Sesame Care

If Sesame Care isn't the right fit, here are three programs we'd consider as next options:

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