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 Zealthy

Direct Meds GLP-1 and Zealthy 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. Zealthy is the cheaper way in at $151 per month, so it wins on price alone.
Direct Meds GLP-1
8.5/10
$249per month, from
+$98/mo vs Zealthy
Zealthy
7.0/10
$151per month, from
-$98/mo vs Direct Meds GLP-1

Every line that matters

Direct Meds GLP-1
Zealthy
Month-1 price
$249
$151
Month-2+ price
$249
$151
Three-month total
$747
$453
Membership fee
None
$135
Consultation fee
None
Not disclosed
Shipping
Free
Free
Medications
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound
Forms
Sublingual, Injection
Injection
Medication type
Compounded only
Brand-name and compounded
States served
48 states
All 50 states
Insurance
No
Yes
Partner pharmacy
503A
Not disclosed
LegitScript badge
Yes
Not disclosed
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
8.5 / 10
7.0 / 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
Zealthy
Month 1
$151
Months 2–3
$151 × 2
Three-month total
$453
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 Zealthy if…
  • Users who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1s
  • Access to both compounded and FDA-approved brand-name medications
  • Bulk 3-month purchasing lowers per-month cost significantly
  • Physician-supervised with ongoing clinical support
Safety

How both check out

Direct Meds GLP-1
Verified

Partner pharmacy: 503A, licensed in 48 states

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

Zealthy
Caution

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: No badge found · FDA letters: 1

Read what the FDA wrote — a warning letter asks a company to fix something. It is not a recall.

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.