TOOL · COST CALCULATOR
GLP-1 cost calculator.
The all-in math.
Side-by-side total cost for every legal semaglutide and tirzepatide pathway in 2026. Filter by medication, change the duration, toggle intake fees. Sorts by total cost; best price is flagged.
| Provider | Monthly | 12-mo total | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Compounded · 503A pharmacy · sublingual delivery | $174 | $2,088 | Best price |
Compounded · injectable · 503A pharmacy | $299 | $3,588 | Affiliate |
Other 503A telehealth · injectable Typical mid-market · provider names vary | $299 | $3,613 | Watch |
Brand-name tirzepatide · starter dose only · self-pay vial | $349 | $4,188 | |
Compounded · injectable · 503A pharmacy | $499 | $5,988 | Affiliate |
Brand-name semaglutide · uninsured assistance program | $499 | $5,988 | |
Brand-name tirzepatide · maintenance doses · self-pay vial | $499 | $5,988 | |
Ozempic (list, off-label use) Brand-name semaglutide · diabetes indication on label | $998 | $11,976 | |
Wegovy (U.S. list price) Brand-name semaglutide · Novo Nordisk · no insurance · avoid | $1,349 | $16,188 |
HOW WE BUILT THIS
Sources + math, in plain English.
- Sources: LegUpRx pricing from our affiliate-partner pricing sheet (updated 2026-05-14). Wegovy list price from Novo Nordisk's published rate. NovoCare $499/mo cash-pay from novocare.com. LillyDirect Zepbound starter dose from lilly.com.
- All-in math: monthly cost × duration + intake fee (when toggle is on). Excludes shipping (typically $0 from compounding pharmacies, free over a threshold from brand programs). Insurance copays are not modeled — if you have coverage, monthly copay is typically $25–$100 and the cheapest legal option. See the full cost guide for the insurance path.
- Status pills: Best price = cheapest cell in the visible filter set. Affiliate = we earn a commission (full disclosure on methodology). Watch = price volatile or pending regulatory action. Restricted = legal status may change after the FDA's April 30, 2026 proposed rule (see the ban explainer).
- What's not here: peptides, NAD+, HRT (separate calculators planned). Compounded products from non-503B-licensed pharmacies. Anything we couldn't source a published price for.
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