Cost guide
Cheapest GLP-1 weight loss options in 2026
Reviewed by the FaroRx clinical team · Updated September 2026
The short answer
The cheapest legitimate way to get a GLP-1 in 2026 is compounded semaglutide from a licensed U.S. telehealth provider — around $159 per month, or $149 per month equivalent when prepaid quarterly. Brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound cost roughly $1,000–$1,350 per month at cash price. Metformin is cheaper still at $89 per quarter, but it is not a GLP-1 and produces far less weight loss.
Ranked by real monthly cost
| Treatment | FaroRx price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin | $89 per quarter | Oral tablet, modest weight effect, longevity interest |
| Compounded semaglutide | From $159/mo | Weekly injection, strongest value per pound lost |
| Lipo-C injection | $129/mo | Lipotropic support alongside diet and exercise |
| Compounded tirzepatide | From $249/mo | Dual-agonist, largest average weight loss |
| Brand Wegovy / Zepbound | $1,000–$1,350/mo | Cash price without insurance |
How to lower your cost further
- Prepay quarterly or six-monthly — the per-month price drops.
- Pay with an HSA or FSA card where eligible.
- Pick one all-inclusive plan instead of stacking add-ons.
- Avoid providers that charge a consultation fee plus the medication.
Cheap is not the same as safe
Sourcing "research peptides", grey-market vials or unlicensed overseas semaglutide is the one place cost cutting goes badly wrong: there is no pharmacy oversight, no sterility guarantee and no prescriber accountability. Every FaroRx medication comes from a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy with a prescription from a provider licensed in your state.
The FaroRx safety note
FaroRx medications are prescription-only. A licensed provider reviews your intake, medical history and medication list before anything is prescribed, and can decline if a treatment is not appropriate for you. Nothing here is medical advice.
Common questions
What is the cheapest GLP-1?
Compounded semaglutide is the cheapest true GLP-1 for most people — from $159 per month at FaroRx, all-inclusive.
Is there a cheap GLP-1 pill?
Oral GLP-1 options remain expensive. Metformin is an inexpensive oral option at $89 per quarter, but it is a different class of medication with a smaller effect on weight.
Are cheap online GLP-1s safe?
Only if they come from a licensed U.S. pharmacy with a real prescription from a licensed provider. Avoid anything sold without a prescription or labelled "research use only".
See your GLP-1 price
Complete a short online visit and a licensed provider will review whether treatment is right for you.
This guide is for information only and is not medical advice. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed U.S. pharmacy and are not FDA-approved products.