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

Novi vs Sesame Care

Novi and Sesame Care compared on real monthly cost, medications, states served and how each one verifies.

By Sam Reed · Founder and data lead
TL;DR — our verdict
Novi rates higher at 7.3/10. Sesame Care is the cheaper way in at $149 per month, so it wins on price alone.
Novi
7.3/10
$199per month, from
+$50/mo vs Sesame Care
VerifiedVisit Novi
Sesame Care
7.2/10
$149per month, from
-$50/mo vs Novi

Every line that matters

Novi
Sesame Care
Month-1 price
$199
$149
Month-2+ price
$199
$149
Three-month total
$597
$447
Membership fee
None
$99
Consultation fee
None
None
Shipping
Free
Not disclosed
Medications
Compounded semaglutide
Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro
Forms
Injection
Injection, Oral tablet
Medication type
Brand-name and compounded
Brand-name and compounded
States served
45 states
All 50 states
Insurance
No
No
Partner pharmacy
Not disclosed
retail
LegitScript badge
Yes
Yes
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
7.3 / 10
7.2 / 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.

Novi
Month 1
$199
Months 2–3
$199 × 2
Three-month total
$597
Sesame Care
Month 1
$149
Months 2–3
$149 × 2
Three-month total
$447
Quick pick

Which one is you?

Choose Novi if…
  • Users who want flexible, no-contract GLP-1 access with strong clinical support
  • All-in transparent pricing with no hidden fees
  • Unlimited clinician access for check-ins and dose adjustments
  • Month-to-month with no contracts or minimum commitments
Choose Sesame Care if…
  • Users with insurance who want cheap doctor visits — medication costs are separate and not included
  • Lowest consultation cost — visits from just $25
  • Prescribes brand-name FDA-approved medications
  • Transparent per-visit pricing with no subscriptions
Safety

How both check out

Novi
Verified

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

Sesame Care
Verified

Partner pharmacy: retail, licensed in all 50 states

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

Novi starts at $199 per month. $199/mo first month, no contract. 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.