Methodology
The Value Score, explained
Every GLP-1 program on this site earns a Value Score out of 100 on the same six weighted factors — led by the price you really pay and whether that price is honest. We apply the identical rubric to programs we earn a commission from and programs we don't, and we say so on every card. A score is our editorial judgment, built from each program's public pricing and our checks; it is never sold.
The six factors
1. Lowest Real Price
35%The price you actually pay for a working dose — the ongoing monthly rate after any intro month, not the flashiest headline. The single heaviest factor, because this is a deals site.
2. No Teaser-Rate Bait
20%Whether the price is honest: no $99 first month that silently triples, no hidden membership, lab or consult fees bolted on. Flat, step-up-free pricing scores highest; opaque or lock-in pricing gets flagged.
3. Both Molecules
13%Whether you can get both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (and any oral/sublingual route) — a program that hides or omits one molecule's price can't be fully deal-checked.
4. Nationwide Availability
12%How many states the program actually serves. A great price you can't buy where you live isn't a deal — all-50 coverage scores highest; undisclosed state lists are marked down.
5. Easy Cancellation
12%How easily you can pause, switch or quit — and whether the low price is tied to a contract, auto-ship, or coaching subscription you can't unbundle. Lock-in is a hidden cost.
6. Reputation
8%Track record, transparency and how established the operator is. A rock-bottom price from an unverifiable seller isn't a bargain — it's a risk.
The savings math
The “% vs brand-name” figure on every deal card compares a program's lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference (Wegovy's published U.S. list/cash price). It's a rough, apples-to-oranges comparison — compounded vs. FDA-approved brand — meant to show scale, not a precise quote. Where a program won't publish a price up front, we mark it “not shown” rather than guess.
How we stay honest
- The real price, not the ad price. We score the ongoing rate after month one, so a teaser first month can't buy a program a fake bargain ranking.
- Same rubric for everyone. Partner and editorial programs are graded on identical factors. Affiliate status is labeled on every card and never adjusts a Value Score.
- We flag the traps. Programs with step-ups, opaque pricing or lock-in are marked “pricing to watch” — even when they're cheap on the sticker.
- We re-check. Telehealth pricing changes constantly — entries are dated and re-verified, and you should confirm current pricing on the program's own site before deciding.
This page is editorial information, not medical advice. Compounded GLP-1 medications are not FDA-approved finished drug products. Talk to a licensed clinician before starting any weight-management medication. See our affiliate disclosure and medical disclaimer.