Victoza$526
Byetta$816
Wegovy$871
Trulicity$975
Ozempic$992
Rybelsus$995
Zepbound$1,052
Mounjaro$1,077
Saxenda$1,308
Victoza$526
Byetta$816
Wegovy$871
Trulicity$975
Ozempic$992
Rybelsus$995
Zepbound$1,052
Mounjaro$1,077
Saxenda$1,308

Direct Meds GLP‑1 vs Elevate Health

Direct Meds GLP-1 and Elevate Health compared on real monthly cost, medications, states served and how each one verifies.

By Sam Reed · Founder and data lead
TL;DR — our verdict
Direct Meds GLP-1 rates higher at 8.5/10. Elevate Health is the cheaper way in at $114 per month, so it wins on price alone.
Direct Meds GLP-1
8.5/10
$249per month, from
+$135/mo vs Elevate Health
Elevate Health
5.8/10
$114per month, from
-$135/mo vs Direct Meds GLP-1

Every line that matters

Direct Meds GLP-1
Elevate Health
Month-1 price
$249
$114
Month-2+ price
$249
$114
Three-month total
$747
$342
Membership fee
None
Not disclosed
Consultation fee
None
None
Shipping
Free
Free
Medications
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Forms
Sublingual, Injection
Oral tablet, Injection
Medication type
Compounded only
Compounded only
States served
48 states
All 50 states
Insurance
No
No
Partner pharmacy
503A
Not disclosed
LegitScript badge
Yes
Yes
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
8.5 / 10
5.8 / 10
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Real cost over three months

An introductory month makes a programme look cheaper than it is. This is the first month plus two at the standing rate, which is where the two actually separate.

Direct Meds GLP-1
Month 1
$249
Months 2–3
$249 × 2
Three-month total
$747
Elevate Health
Month 1
$114
Months 2–3
$114 × 2
Three-month total
$342
Quick pick

Which one is you?

Choose Direct Meds GLP-1 if…
  • Users wanting simple, all-inclusive pricing without insurance
  • All-inclusive pricing — medication included in monthly cost
  • Straightforward, simple enrollment process
  • No surprise fees or hidden charges
Choose Elevate Health if…
  • Users who want financing options and free lab work with their GLP-1 program
  • Free blood work included with treatment plans
  • Buy-now-pay-later with Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay
  • Oral semaglutide option starting at $114/month
Safety

How both check out

Direct Meds GLP-1
Verified

Partner pharmacy: 503A, licensed in 48 states

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

Elevate Health
Verified

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

What the medication actually costs

Both programmes price their own service. This is what a pharmacy pays for the branded drug underneath, so you can see what each one adds on top.

Tirzepatide
$1,077
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$992
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$995
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$871
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Tirzepatide
$1,052
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026

Source: CMS NADAC. This is what pharmacies pay, not a retail price and not what you would be charged.

Questions

Good to know

Direct Meds GLP-1 starts at $280 per month. Flat monthly rate, medication included. Consultation is included and shipping is free.

Data sources · cited with retrieval dates

NADAC figures are pharmacy acquisition costs, not retail prices and not what you will pay. This content is educational and is not medical advice.