GLP-1 Cost Breakdown 2026: How Brand, Insurance, and Cash-Pay Pricing Work
Visual breakdown of how GLP-1 pricing actually works: what sets brand-name list prices, what insurance changes, and what a flat cash-pay compounded rate includes.
Bottom Line
Trimi's compounded GLP-1 pricing is flat and quoted up front: semaglutide $99/mo, tirzepatide $125/mo, all-inclusive, with no dose-tier increases. Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved as drugs.
Compounded Telehealth Pricing, Side by Side
| Option | Monthly | Annual | Added fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimi Semaglutide (compounded) | $99 | $1,188 | None; consult + shipping included |
| Trimi Tirzepatide (compounded) | $125 | $1,500 | None; consult + shipping included |
| Ro (compounded semaglutide) | $99-$199 | $1,188-$2,388 | Price rises with dose tier |
| Hims/Hers (compounded semaglutide) | $149-$199 | $1,788-$2,388 | Price rises with dose tier |
Competitor rates reflect publicly listed cash-pay pricing as of 2026 and are subject to change; verify directly before enrolling. Trimi pricing includes medication, consultation, and shipping.
What Each Monthly Rate Includes
Medication
Included
Compounded at a licensed 503A pharmacy against your individual prescription
Provider visit
Included
No separate consultation, enrollment, or membership fee
Shipping
Included
Free overnight shipping once your prescription is compounded
Why Trimi Is the Best Value
Medical Disclaimer: Pricing as of April 2026 and subject to change; verify current rates directly with each provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved as drugs and have not been evaluated by FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does compounded GLP-1 medication cost per month?
Across licensed telehealth providers, published cash-pay rates run roughly $99-$399/month depending on the provider and your dose tier. Trimi is $99/mo for compounded semaglutide and $125/mo for compounded tirzepatide on the annual plan, flat at every dose, with the provider consultation and shipping included.
Why do compounded GLP-1 prices vary so much between providers?
The spread is about business model, not the medication. Some providers add a separate consultation or enrollment fee, some raise the monthly price as you titrate to higher doses, and some bundle coaching or lab work into the figure. Ask any provider for the all-in cost at your maintenance dose.
Does a lower cash-pay rate mean a lower standard of preparation?
The rate reflects the provider's business model, not the pharmacy's standards. What matters is whether the pharmacy is named and verifiable, licensed by its state board, and compounding under USP sterile-compounding standards. Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved as drugs and have not been studied in clinical trials of their own.
How much will I spend over a full year of treatment?
At Trimi: compounded semaglutide is $1,188/year ($99 x 12) and compounded tirzepatide is $1,500/year ($125 x 12) on the annual plan. There is no dose-tier increase, no membership fee, and no shipping charge, so the annual figure does not move as you titrate up.
Flat Monthly Pricing, Quoted Up Front
Compounded semaglutide from $99/mo or tirzepatide from $125/mo, all-inclusive.
View Treatment OptionsSources & References
- Wilding JPH et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity. NEJM 2021;384:989-1002.
- Jastreboff AM et al. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity. NEJM 2022;387:205-216.
- Lincoff AM et al. Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes. NEJM 2023;389:2221-2232.
- FDA Prescribing Information for Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide).