The Best Places To Buy Ozempic Online
There are over 150 telehealth providers offering online GLP-1 prescriptions. We help sort them out.
Securing a prescription for GLP-1s can be pricey — and not to mention, sometimes quite frustrating and invasive. But safety is crucial. It’s important to know that you’re getting your monthly dose from a reputable source. That’s why so many online telehealth providers are now popping up, making the process for obtaining GLP-1 weight loss medications including Ozempic online, along with other prescription medications, all without leaving your house.
All reputable telehealth providers require an initial screening and a one-on-one consultation with a medical professional before prescribing any medication. Some use a video chat, others are entirely text based. The cost for all of this may or may not be folded into one monthly fee, and unlimited free support is usually included. Most offer both brand-name medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity and Wegovy, but you’ll be paying market prices, sometimes over $1,000 a month. That’s why they also frequently also offer compounded generic semaglutide, which can be 1/10th the price of a name brand—or less. You’ll also find a mix of injectable and oral medications.
All of our picks have an in-house arrangement with a pharmacy to offer prescription medication delivery as part of your telehealth package, often overnight, so you don’t have to worry about missed dosages. However, you won’t be able to get a refund for anything that’s already shipped, and you might have to cancel your subscription a month in advance.
For our list of the best places to buy GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic online, we evaluated about 30 major online providers based on membership and medication cost; offerings; whether insurance is accepted; required testing; reputation; years in business; and availability of continuing support and care. You can learn more about each one in the corresponding article, and our coverage of how to get prescription weight loss medications online is continuing, so we will update this list with new picks when we find any that deserve to be on the list.
In This Article
Most Comprehensive: Noom Med
Noom Med
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Noom Med offers prescription brand-name weight-loss medications including Ozempic, Zepbound, Wegovy and Mounjaro
Noom has been a reputable name in the vast world of online weight loss since 2008. It not only offers extensive nutritional coaching and diet planning, but it also recently launched Noom Med. If you qualify (which is based on metabolic testing), you can choose between the GLP-1 Rx plan, or the branded plan. The GLP-1 Rx plan costs $149 for the first month, and $837 for three months, which includes the cost of the medication. However, the branded plan costs $69 for the first month, and $297 for three months, excluding the cost of the medication. Insurance can cover branded medications but it isn’t required. And you’ll still be working with Noom’s coaches and providers, to ensure you’re changing your lifestyle and taking the medication safely. Between measuring the qualifications beforehand and the constant monitoring, we deemed Noom Most Comprehensive.
Most Affordable: Calibrate
Calibrate telehealth
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Calibrate offers GLP-1s including Wegovy, Saxenda, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro for as low as $25/month with insurance and a $199/month membership fee.
Those looking to lose weight with Calibrate can expect satisfaction with the results, or their money back. That’s right — if you don’t lose at least 10% of your body weight, the company offers to refund 50 percent of your membership fee. To start, you’ll fill out a form and get bloodwork. Then, if you qualify, you’ll choose a prescription, receive one-on-one coaching and get access to other educational materials. An agent will facilitate communication with your insurance company, to ensure you’re getting as much covered as possible. If covered, your drugs may be as little as $25 per month, which is why we named Calibrate Most Affordable.
Best Customer Service: Hims
Hims Telehealth
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Hims offers online prescribing of GLP-1s including name-brand Ozempic and Wegovy.
As the male-centered equivalent of the well-known brand Hers, Hims focuses on various aspects of men’s health, including: sexual performance, hair regrowth, skincare, weight loss, and mental health. Hims is a great choice for purchasing Ozempic and other major name branded GLP-1s. Not only does it offer upfront pricing, but also also doesn’t take insurance, so it doesn’t matter if your plan doesn’t cover GLP-1s for weight loss. Although name branded medications like Wegovy are still pricey (up to $1,999 per month), you can pay just $199 for the generic compounded semaglutide. It also has excellent customer service via phone as well as live chat, which is why we’ve awarded it with Best Customer Service.
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Best App: WeightWatchers Clinic
WeightWatchers Clinic
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WeightWatchers Clinic offers personalized several weight-loss programs, which includes GLP-1 prescriptions for those who qualify. The combined cost of a subscription and compounded semaglutide prescription can be as low as a $129 for the first month, with a year-long commitment.
Formerly called Sequence, WeightWatchers Clinic offers its well-known weight loss support program plus several GLP-1 options, including Ozempic. The brand says that WeightWatchers Clinic members lose 15% of their body weight after at least 26 weeks, on average.
WeightWatchers Clinic will also analyze your insurance coverage to get you the most cost-effective weight loss medication. With over 60 years of experience in the weight loss world and excellent customer service according to our mystery shopper calls, WeightWatchers Clinic is a great option. And because even GLP-1 patients can access the app full of recipes and other educational materials, we’ve awarded WeightWatchers Clinic Best App.
Best Delivery Experience: Hers
Hers: Women’s Telehealth With Weight Loss
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Hers for women is a full-service telehealth provider that can prescribe treatments for weight loss, mental health, skin conditions and more
Hims & Hers is a telehealth provider divided into two subsidiary brands, tailored to the needs of both men and women. Both brands offer a wide range of treatments, including hair and skin care, mental health services and more. One recent addition is prescription weight loss medications. You’ll first meet with one of the company’s providers for a video consultation to discuss health history and goals. Then, if you qualify, you can access various name-brand GLP-1s including Ozempic, Wegovy and a much less expensive compounded semaglutide. Hers doesn’t take insurance, but the compounded semaglutide starts at $199, which is much less than purchasing Ozempic out of pocket (which starts at about $900). And after receiving the initial dose, you will be able to access ongoing care that includes nutritional support, too. Between no delivery fees, discreet packaging, and being able to pick when it’s delivered, we named Hers Best Delivery Experience.
Best Enrollment Experience: Ro
Ro
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Ro telehealth offers a fully online experience for weight loss, from consultation to prescription delivery.
In addition to treating sexual health and hair loss, Ro (formerly Roman) also treats weight loss through its Body program. Patients who qualify after filling out a form will meet virtually with a provider. You’ll then get blood and/or metabolic tests done. Moving forward, you can access Ozempic, compounded semaglutide, Zepbound or Wegovy. The compounded semaglutide costs $249 for both the medication and membership. After your first month, you’ll pay $299 for medication and $145 for your ongoing membership. Name brand medications are an additional cost to the $149 membership fee — and Ro takes (but doesn’t require) insurance. And Ro’s insurance concierge will help you figure out the total cost. Because of the insurance concierge during signup and the quick enrollment process, we gave Ro the award of Best Enrollment Experience.
Woman’s World wants to hear YOUR experiences with any of these companies, or your experiences with prescription weight loss or telehealth in general. Email us at reviews@womansworld.com, we’d love to talk to you.
FAQs
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Is compounded semaglutide the same as Ozempic?
Compounded semaglutide has the same active ingredient as Ozempic. But it's crucial to know about the compounded pharmacy that's making your generic medication.
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What's the cheapest GLP-1?
Compounded options are generally cheapest. And semaglutide tends to be less expensive than tirzepatide medications.
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Can I get a GLP-1 without doing a blood test?
Many prescribers don't require a blood test. However, some might recommend it.
