How much do GLP-1 medications cost without insurance?
Short answer: Without insurance, brand-name GLP-1 medications commonly carry published cash list prices in the range of roughly $800 to $1,500 per month, before office-visit and lab costs. A cash-pay compounded telehealth program is materially cheaper: RenewMD is $249 per 28-day cycle — about $9 a day — and that single price includes the provider visit, the medication when prescribed, required labs, coaching, follow-up and shipping. There is no insurance billing and no membership fee stacked on top. Your card is charged immediately following the questionnaire, at the step where you select your product, and refunded in full if a licensed provider overrides your pre-qualification on review.
- RenewMD: $249 per 28-day cycle, all-inclusive — roughly $9 a day.
- Brand-name retail cash prices commonly run about $800–$1,500 a month, plus visits and labs.
- Many à-la-carte telehealth programs bill labs, dose increases and shipping separately.
- FSA and HSA funds are generally usable; RenewMD does not bill insurance.
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Typical cash-pay GLP-1 cost structures
| Option | Typical cash cost | What's usually extra |
|---|---|---|
| RenewMD program | $249 / 28 days | Nothing — visit, medication when prescribed, labs, coaching and shipping included |
| À-la-carte compounded telehealth | ~$199–$399 / month | Labs, dose increases, follow-up visits, shipping |
| Brand-name at retail, cash price | ~$800–$1,500 / month | Office visits, labs, prior-authorization attempts |
Non-RenewMD figures are illustrative ranges compiled from publicly published pricing and change over time. They are not quotes from any specific company.
Why 'all-inclusive' is the number that matters
Advertised headline prices are often the medication only. The real cost of a GLP-1 program is the medication plus the clinician time, the baseline and follow-up labs, dose escalation, side-effect management and shipping. Ask any program for the total cost of a full cycle with labs and a dose increase included — that comparison is the honest one.
When you are charged
Payment for the first cycle is collected at the end of the clinical questionnaire, before provider review. If a licensed provider decides treatment is not appropriate for you, you are refunded in full. You can pause or cancel between cycles.
Frequently asked questions
Is $249 really everything?
Yes. The $249 per 28-day cycle covers the provider visit, medication when prescribed, required labs, coaching, follow-up and shipping. There is no separate membership or consult fee.
Does RenewMD bill insurance?
No. RenewMD is a cash-pay program and does not bill insurance. Patients pursuing insurance coverage for brand-name GLP-1s should discuss prior authorization with their insurer and primary-care provider.
Can I use an HSA or FSA?
In most plans, yes — program payments are typically eligible for HSA or FSA reimbursement. Keep the receipt available in your patient portal and confirm with your plan administrator.
What if I stop after one cycle?
Billing runs every 28 days and you can cancel between cycles. You are not locked into a long-term contract.
Related answers
- What does the $249 RenewMD program include?
- Do you need insurance to get a GLP-1 prescription?
- Are GLP-1 telehealth programs HSA or FSA eligible?
Program details
- $249 all-inclusive GLP-1 pricing per 28-day cycle
- Begin your eligibility review — full refund if a provider declines
- All GLP-1 answers
Patient education, not medical advice. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. RenewMD does not serve Louisiana.