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Medication price/mo
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One-time feesonce
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Enter at least the medication price to see your month.

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Month 1 carries the one-time costs

Not an eligibility or coverage check.

Educational only, not medical advice.

How the math works

Estimate the real monthly cost before checkout

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Medication
Membership
One-time fees, spread

An estimate from the numbers you entered, not a quote.

  • One-time spread = one-time fees ÷ program months.
  • Per month = medication + membership + one-time spread.
  • Period total = per month × program months.
  • 12 months = per month × 12.

Enter the numbers a provider shows you — medication, fees and one-time costs — and see the true monthly total, month by month.

The drug cost alone — as shown on the provider, pharmacy or manufacturer page.

Monthly membership or platform fee

One-time onboarding, labs or shipping

This spreads the one-time costs and shows your period total.

Medication plus recurring fees plus one-time costs spread across your months.

Use current numbers from provider checkout, manufacturer or pharmacy pricing pages. This does not verify eligibility, coverage or final checkout price.

What is the medication price per month?

Any fees on top of the medication?

How long do you plan to stay?

Your true monthly cost

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One-time spread

Month 1 carries the one-time costs

Needs source checks

  • Medication identity Exact product, form and label status named.
  • Line-item price Medication and fees shown separately.
  • Renewal terms Promo and ongoing monthly cost are visible.
  • Source path Pharmacy, manufacturer or insurer is clear.
  • Care follow-up Support after payment is described.
  • Exit terms Cancellation and refill rules in writing.

Start by confirming the exact medication name, dose form and whether it is FDA-approved, compounded or off-label.

Calculator method

Price the program in three passes

First capture month one, then the recurring monthly price, then any fees that appear only after eligibility screening.

  • Month one
  • Recurring month
  • Extra fees
Use the GLP-1 cost calculator as a checkout sanity check

GLP-1 cost worksheet

Use the GLP-1 cost calculator as a checkout sanity check

This calculator is for separating medication price, membership fees and one-time charges before you commit to a GLP-1 program. It does not verify eligibility, insurance coverage or medical suitability.

What numbers to enter

Use the actual numbers shown by a provider, pharmacy, manufacturer program or checkout screen. The main mistake is comparing a medication-only price against a program bundle that includes visits, labs or membership support.

  • Medication price per month: the drug cost shown by the pharmacy, manufacturer or provider.
  • Membership fee: any recurring platform, coaching, visit or subscription charge.
  • One-time costs: onboarding, labs, shipping, consult fees or first-order charges.

What the calculator cannot tell you

A cost worksheet is not a medical or insurance decision tool. It cannot confirm whether a prescription is appropriate, whether an insurer will reimburse it, or whether a product is FDA-approved.

  • Confirm the exact medication and formulation before paying.
  • Ask whether the product is FDA-approved, compounded or otherwise unapproved.
  • Check cancellation, refill and refund language before entering payment details.

Next step

Use the result as a starting point, then move to the page that helps you verify the next decision.

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Questions (6)

Common questions

Why does the calculator ask for one-time fees?

One-time intake, lab or onboarding fees can make the first month look very different from the recurring monthly cost. Spreading them across the intended program length makes comparisons cleaner.

Can this calculator confirm insurance coverage?

No. It is a worksheet for public prices and checkout quotes. Insurance approval, copays and prior authorization need confirmation from the provider, insurer or pharmacy.

Does the calculator include unapproved or compounded GLP-1 products?

No. The calculator only uses pricing and terms from published sources for FDA-approved brand medications and official pharmacy or manufacturer pages. It excludes unapproved or compounded products that are not listed on the linked source pages.

Why are membership fees shown separately?

Membership or platform fees are separate charges from the medication itself. Showing them separately makes it possible to compare the underlying drug price across vendors and to assess whether a lower medication price is offset by higher recurring service fees.

Are the prices in the calculator guaranteed?

No. The calculator uses published cash-pay prices from source links, but prices and program terms change. Always verify current pricing and eligibility at the source before purchasing.

Is this a substitute for medical advice?

No. The calculator is a cost-comparison tool only. It does not provide medical advice, dosing instructions, or clinical recommendations. Consult a licensed healthcare provider for individualized care.

Sources (7)
Sources and what to verify (7)

Sources

  1. MedlinePlus: Choosing a safe and successful weight-loss program

    Consumer context for evaluating weight-loss programs.

  2. FDA concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs

    Regulatory context for unapproved GLP-1 product claims.

  3. FTC Health Products Compliance Guidance

    Claim-substantiation context for health marketing and pricing promises.

  4. NovoCare pharmacy pricing

    Publishes cash-pay pharmacy pricing and Wegovy access program terms.

  5. Lilly Zepbound pricing

    Publishes dose-specific Zepbound cash-pay pricing and terms.

  6. Ro weight loss pricing

    Publishes membership and program pricing; medication and membership costs are separate.

  7. Hims weight loss

    Publishes weight-loss program details and pricing; verify current plan terms.

Verify Before Purchase

  • Medication cost included or billed separately
  • One-time intake, lab, shipping or cancellation fees
  • Renewal price after promotion or commitment period
  • Published cash-pay medication prices remain current on the cited manufacturer and pharmacy pages.
  • Membership and program fees published by telehealth vendors are accurate and applied as described.
  • No unapproved or compounded GLP-1 products are included in the calculator input data.