CheekyMD Offers a Unique Oral GLP-1 Option
CheekyMD's unique system is an oral semaglutide you rub into your cheek every day—no needles involved. Here's what you need to know
Unlike other telehealth providers that offer injectable prescription GLP-1 like Ozempic or Wegovy, or others with semaglutide pills, CheekyMD has a unique system which explains its name: An oral semaglutide that you rub into the inside of your cheek. Its medication is offered at a consistently low price, and it doesn’t require insurance, making it accessible for people interested in trying an alternative that may help with the nausea that often comes with semaglutide.
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CheekyMD is a virtual company
CheekyMD can prescribe a needle-free oral semaglutide weight loss medication to those who qualify. The compounded semaglutide uses the same ingredient as the popular drug Wegovy. But instead of a needle, patients squirt the gel into their cheek and rinse it out after three minutes, like mouthwash. It’s also LegitScript-certified, which means its business and health practices have been reviewed and it is a legitimate telehealth provider that uses secure business practices.
Getting a prescription is quick
To get started with CheekyMD, you take two assessments, one personal and one medical. Then, once you’ve selected your desired plan and get approval from a medical doctor, you can get your prescription with free overnight shipping.
CheekyMD patients have 24/7 support and when we called we got good customer service
CheekyMD prides itself on providing “7 day a week support.” The company’s customer care team, as well as the in-house doctors, are available to answer any questions, and for patients to express any concerns. In November 2024, we called CheekyMD’s customer service line ourselves. After only a few seconds of hold music, our call was connected with an agent. We asked a few basic questions regarding the type of medication CheekyMD offers, where it’s available, if they accept insurance, and more. The agent was knowledgeable and friendly, and they were able to provide answers to all of our questions.
Features and benefits
- Needle-free semaglutide
- Patients take an online assessment before seeing a doctor
- Prescriptions can be sent to the patient’s home
- Process is quick
- Doesn’t take insurance
CheekyMD does not accept insurance
Unlike most traditional pharmacies and some other telehealth providers, CheekyMD doesn’t accept any type of insurance. On the downside, those who get semaglutide for weight loss all or mostly covered by insurance might have to pay more. On the plus side, this leads to shorter wait times, and because the company offers them at a low, fixed cost, you might end up paying less than you would with insurance.
Free overnight shipping is important with a daily medication
Unlike most semaglutide medications, which are weekly injections, CheekyMD’s oral GLP-1s are taken by mouth, daily. Because of that, shipping convenience is crucial. The company offers next-day free shipping, in case you’re running low on medication. Plus, there are cancellations at any time — so if you’re on vacation or if you decide it isn’t for you, there won’t be any fees for backing out.
Pros
- Forgoing insurance makes process quick
- Virtual model
- Medication is needle-free
Cons
- Medication is made to be taken daily
- CheekyMD doesn’t take insurance
- Oral topical semaglutide for weight loss isn’t well studied
CheekyMD cost breakdown
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Medication |
Cost |
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Oral Semaglutide |
$199 for first month, $249 after |
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Three months |
$498 ($166 per month) |
For a monthly shipment, CheekyMD’s oral semaglutide comes in at $199 for the first month, then $249 per month moving forward. A prepaid plan costs $166 per month, and it’s billed as $498 every three months.
CheekyMD is a unique semaglutide option that doesn't involve injections or pills
Even though oral topical GLP-1 may be less effective than your average GLP-1, it’s a viable option for those who can’t stand needles. It’s a trustworthy company with a potentially useful product.
Woman’s World wants to hear YOUR experiences with CheekyMD, or your experiences with prescription weight loss or telehealth in general. Email us at reviews@womansworld.com, we’d love to talk
FAQs
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Is Cheeky legit?
CheekyMD's services and products are 100 percent safe and effective, with the main ingredient (which is also in Wegovy) having FDA approval. By partnering with accredited pharmacies, the medication undergoes extensive testing to ensure it's safe and high quality. Payments only go through after patients are approved for prescriptions, and those who aren't approved aren't charged, with free cancellations at any time.
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What do CheekyMD's oral drops taste like?
Because CheekyMD's semaglutide is taken orally, patients will taste it. That said, it's butterscotch flavored — so its flavor should be pleasant.
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How often are CheekyMD's oral drops taken?
CheekyMD's compounded semaglutide is taken by mouth, once a day. Patients apply the gel between the gums and cheek for three minutes at a time, so it's absorbed into the bloodstream via the buccal membrane.