On true monthly cost, MaxLife is the most predictable program we priced: one flat number per medication, no membership fee, and no per-dose upcharge. Cheaper-looking programs like Mochi ($99 + $79 membership) and Ivim (medication from $75/mo on a 12-month prepay + a separate $75/mo membership) cost more once the membership is added.
The full value ranking
2026 Compounded GLP-1 Programs, Ranked by Value
| # | Program | Score | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Membership | Names pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLMaxLife Best ValueFlat all-in · names pharmacy |
9.2 | $175/mo$135 (12-mo) |
$195/mo$150 (12-mo) |
$0 | ✓ Yes | Visit → |
| 2 | MoMochi HealthVideo visits + dietitian |
7.6 | $99/molow sticker |
$199/moflat med |
+ $79/mo | Not named | Review |
| 3 | TrTrimRxFlat all-in + guarantee |
7.3 | $199/mo$174 (12-mo) |
$349/mo$283 (12-mo) |
$0 | Not named | Review |
| 4 | EdEdenLicensed 503A pharmacy |
7.1 | $229/mo$149 first mo |
$329/mo$249 first mo |
$0 | Not named | Review |
| 5 | ivIvim HealthIndividualized dosing |
6.9 | $75/mo12-mo ($100 6-mo) |
$133/mo12-mo ($183 6-mo) |
+ $75/mo | Not named | Review |
| 6 | HHenry MedsOral & sublingual formats |
6.8 | inj $297+oral fr $249 |
oral $349+verify live |
$0 | ✓ Hallandale | Review |
| 7 | ZZealthyInsurance coordination |
6.6 | $151/mo3-mo supply |
$216/mo3-mo supply |
+ $135/mo | Not named | Review |
| 8 | WWillow~33 states · dose-tiered tirz |
6.4 | $299/mosemaglutide |
$299–549by dose |
$0 | Not named | Review |
| 9 | FeFella HealthMen-focused program |
6.2 | $299/mo$99 (12-mo) |
$399/mo$199 (12-mo) |
$0 | Not named | Review |
| 10 | EmEmergeTirzepatide only · 49 states |
6.0 | —not offered |
$287–419by dose |
$0 | ✓ Empower, Hallandale… | Review |
Scores follow our published rubric: pricing transparency (25%), pharmacy disclosure (25%), review score & volume (20%), clinical oversight (15%), support & guarantee (15%). Prices are the provider's advertised medication cost; the Membership column shows any separate recurring fee that raises true monthly cost. Figures were sourced June 2026 and change frequently — verify on each provider's own site. "Verify" means the figure was not confirmable to a primary source at publication.
Why MaxLife is best value
Sticker price vs. true monthly cost
The membership trap
Mochi advertises $99/mo semaglutide but bills a separate $79/mo membership, so the true cost is about $178/mo. Ivim's medication starts at $75/mo only on a 12-month prepay and carries a separate $75/mo membership; Zealthy adds a $135/mo membership. MaxLife's $175/mo is one flat number with no membership, and drops to $135/mo on a 12-month plan.
No per-dose upcharge
Several programs raise the price as your dose escalates. MaxLife holds one flat price per medication regardless of dose, so your monthly cost is predictable from month one.
Transparency where it counts
Because compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, the pharmacy is the main quality signal. MaxLife names its licensed U.S. pharmacy partners; six of the ten programs here do not publicly name their current compounding pharmacy.
Clinical evidence
What the trials of the FDA-approved drugs showed
Compounded versions have not been studied in these trials. The figures below are for the branded, FDA-approved molecules, provided as context. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
| Molecule | Trial | Avg. weight loss | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide (Wegovy®) | STEP 1 · NEJM 2021 | ~15% | 68 weeks |
| Tirzepatide (Zepbound®) | SURMOUNT-1 · NEJM 2022 | ~24.3% | 72 weeks |
Trials paired medication with diet and exercise. Sources: Wilding et al., NEJM 2021 (STEP 1); Jastreboff et al., NEJM 2022 (SURMOUNT-1).
Our method
How we rank programs
Every program is scored on the same five criteria, weighted by how much they affect a patient's outcome and wallet:
- Pricing transparency (25%) — flat all-in pricing vs. hidden membership or dose fees.
- Pharmacy disclosure (25%) — does the program name its compounding pharmacy and offer testing documentation?
- Review score & volume (20%) — verified ratings across Trustpilot, BBB, and app stores.
- Clinical oversight (15%) — video vs. async visits, dietitian access, monitoring.
- Support & guarantee (15%) — responsiveness, refund terms, results guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest compounded GLP-1 program in 2026?
On sticker price, some programs advertise semaglutide near $99/mo — but several add a separate membership fee that raises the true monthly cost. On flat all-in pricing with no membership, MaxLife ranks first in our value comparison at $175/mo semaglutide ($135 on a 12-month plan). Verify current pricing on each provider's own site.
Why is "true monthly cost" different from the advertised price?
Many programs advertise a low medication price but bill a separate monthly membership ($79 to $135) or add a per-dose upcharge as your dose increases. True monthly cost adds those together. Flat all-in programs with no membership and no dose upcharge are usually the most predictable.
Is compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide FDA-approved?
No. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. They are prepared by U.S.-licensed compounding pharmacies when a licensed provider determines treatment is appropriate. Compounded semaglutide is not Ozempic® or Wegovy®; compounded tirzepatide is not Mounjaro® or Zepbound®.
Is GLP-1 Services an independent price comparison?
GLP-1 Services is published by Generation Health, LLC, which is not owned by MaxLife. It is affiliate-supported: we earn a referral commission when you enroll with providers we feature, including MaxLife, which we rank #1. Because of that financial interest, we do not present our rankings as impartial — we score every provider on the same published rubric and disclose trade-offs. Verify current details on each provider's own site.