How much does compounded semaglutide cost? Prices and what they include
At US Quick Health, compounded semaglutide costs $179.99 per month with a monthly subscription or $219.99 for a one-time order. Compounded tirzepatide costs $269.99 per month with a subscription or $299.99 for a one-time order. These prices are current as of October 2026 and include the consultation, the medicine and shipping. This guide also shows what FDA-approved Wegovy and Zepbound cost, including the lower self-pay prices offered by the manufacturers, because the cheapest option is not always the right one.
What the price includes
| Compounded semaglutide | Compounded tirzepatide | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $179.99 per month | $269.99 per month |
| One-time order | $219.99 | $299.99 |
| Online consultation with a licensed U.S. provider | Included | Included |
| Price change when the dose goes up | None | None |
| Syringes, alcohol swabs and instructions | Included | Included |
| Shipping | Free, in discreet packaging | Free, in discreet packaging |
| If no prescription is written | Full refund | Full refund |
The subscription is billed every month. A one-time order is a single month of medicine without a subscription. Prices are cash-pay and shown before you order, and the service is not available in West Virginia, Kansas, New Mexico, Louisiana or Mississippi.
Because the price is the same at every dose, the monthly cost does not climb as your provider increases the dose. Some services charge more for higher doses, so compare the price at the dose you expect to reach, not only the starting price.
What do Wegovy and Zepbound cost?
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly sell Wegovy and Zepbound directly to self-pay patients with a prescription, at prices far below their list prices. As of October 9, 2026, the manufacturers publish these prices for a 28-day or one-month supply:
| Medicine | Self-pay price from the manufacturer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Wegovy injection, 0.25 to 2.4 mg | $349 per month | Eligible new patients pay $199 for each of the first two fills at 0.25 or 0.5 mg, through December 31, 2026 |
| Wegovy HD injection, 7.2 mg | $399 per month | |
| Wegovy tablets | $149 (1.5 mg), $199 (4 mg), $299 (9 and 25 mg) per month | 30 tablets |
| Zepbound vials or KwikPen, 2.5 and 5 mg | $299 and $399 per month | Needles or syringes bought separately |
| Zepbound vials or KwikPen, 7.5 to 15 mg | $449 per month | When each refill is within 45 days; otherwise $499 for 7.5 mg and $699 for higher doses |
Sources: NovoCare Wegovy pricing and LillyDirect Zepbound pricing. The same offers are listed on TrumpRx, which provides pharmacy coupons or links to the manufacturers’ programs and does not dispense medicine itself. Eligibility rules apply, and the manufacturers can change these prices at any time.
The gap is much smaller than list prices suggest. Compounded semaglutide at $179.99 per month costs less than Wegovy injection at $349, but Wegovy tablets at the 1.5 mg starting dose cost less than both. Compounded tirzepatide at $269.99 per month is about $29 less than Zepbound at the 2.5 mg starting dose and about $179 less at the $449 price for higher doses.
Through US Quick Health, the brand-name medicines cost:
| Medicine | Monthly subscription | One-time order |
|---|---|---|
| Wegovy injection | $1,744.99 | $1,844.99 |
| Wegovy tablets | $1,742.99 | $1,842.99 |
| Ozempic | $1,299.99 | $1,399.99 |
| Zepbound | $1,409.99 | $1,509.99 |
| Mounjaro | $1,439.99 | $1,539.99 |
These are cash prices for a month of medicine, with the consultation included. These prices are higher than the manufacturers’ own self-pay programs above. If you qualify for one of those programs, buying through it will cost less. If your insurance covers the medicine, compare your actual out-of-pocket cost before choosing where to fill it, and ask your provider which route fits you.
Why is compounded semaglutide cheaper?
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved. A pharmacy prepares them for individual patients, and they have not gone through FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality before sale. Results from trials of Wegovy or Zepbound cannot be assumed to apply to compounded formulations. The safety guides for compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide explain the differences.
A lower price is also not a medical reason to choose a compounded medicine. Since the national shortages ended, pharmacies may compound these medicines only under narrower conditions, and FDA’s rules say cost alone does not justify compounding a copy of an approved drug. A provider should prescribe a compounded GLP-1 only when there is a clinical reason it fits you better than an approved product. Our guide to GLP-1 compounding rules after the shortages explains what that means.
Does insurance or an HSA cover compounded GLP-1s?
Usually not, but check your own plan. Insurance plans set their own rules for weight loss medicines, and many do not cover compounded medicines. US Quick Health does not bill insurance, so you pay the price shown before you order. If your plan covers Wegovy or Zepbound, ask what your share of the cost would be, since deductibles and copays vary.
Medicare. Since July 1, 2026, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge lets eligible Part D enrollees get Wegovy or Zepbound KwikPen for a $50 monthly copay, through December 31, 2027. It has BMI and other eligibility requirements and needs prior authorization. Compounded medicines are not part of it. CMS: Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.
HSA and FSA. Prescribed medicines are generally eligible medical expenses. The IRS also treats a weight loss program as a medical expense when it treats a disease diagnosed by a physician, such as obesity. Check with your plan administrator what documentation it needs before you pay with HSA or FSA funds. IRS medical expense FAQ.
Costs to check before you sign up
When you compare services, look at the total cost for the months you expect to use the medicine, not only the first month.
- Dose-based pricing. Some services raise the price as the dose increases.
- Introductory prices. A low first-month price can rise later.
- Separate consultation or membership fees. Check whether the provider visit is billed on top of the medicine.
- Shipping and supplies. Syringes, swabs and cold shipping may cost extra.
- Refunds. Find out what happens if a provider decides the medicine is not right for you.
- Prepayment. Plans paid several months in advance can be hard to cancel or refund.
Who publishes this guide
US Quick Health offers compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide, as well as FDA-approved Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro, so this guide is published by a telehealth platform with a commercial interest in arranging access to them. A licensed U.S. provider reviews each consultation and decides whether a medicine is appropriate. Compounded medicines are prepared by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy, are not FDA-approved and are not generic versions of any brand-name medicine. Prices on this page are as of October 2026; the current price is always shown before you order.
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Compounded GLP-1 cost FAQ
How much does compounded semaglutide cost at US Quick Health?
$179.99 per month with a monthly subscription, or $219.99 for a one-time order. The price includes the online consultation, the medicine, syringes, alcohol swabs, instructions and shipping, and it is the same whichever dose your provider prescribes.
How much does compounded tirzepatide cost at US Quick Health?
$269.99 per month with a monthly subscription, or $299.99 for a one-time order, with the same items included. The price does not change when your dose changes.
Why is compounded semaglutide cheaper than Wegovy?
Compounded semaglutide is a different product. It is prepared by a pharmacy for an individual patient, has not gone through FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality, while Wegovy’s price reflects an approved product studied in clinical trials. A lower price is not evidence that the two work the same way.
Is a lower price a reason to get compounded instead of an FDA-approved medicine?
No. FDA’s rules say cost alone does not justify compounding a copy of an approved drug. A compounded GLP-1 should be prescribed when a provider finds a clinical reason that it fits you better than an approved product.
Does insurance cover compounded semaglutide?
Usually not, but plans differ, so check with yours. US Quick Health does not bill insurance, and prices are shown before you order. Prescribed medicines are generally eligible for HSA and FSA payment; ask your plan administrator what documentation it needs.
Is Wegovy or Zepbound cheaper directly from the manufacturer?
Often, yes. As of October 2026, Novo Nordisk sells Wegovy injection to self-pay patients for $349 per month and Eli Lilly sells Zepbound from $299 to $449 per month at most doses with timely refills. These prices are lower than the brand-name prices at US Quick Health. A prescription and the programs’ eligibility rules apply.
What happens if the provider does not prescribe?
You get a full refund of the amount paid for that order.
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