This GLP-1 cost calculator compares up to three price quotes over 3 to 24 months, so you see the real total instead of the headline monthly price. Prices vary a lot between telehealth programs, insurance plans and manufacturer self-pay offers, and many change after the first month or at higher doses.
GLP-1 cost calculator
Enter the quotes you received (program fee + medication, per month) and see what each option really costs over time.
Prices change often and may increase after an introductory month or with higher doses: ask each provider for the price at every dose step, and whether labs, visits and shipping are included. Nothing you enter is sent or saved.
How the GLP-1 cost calculator works
For each option, enter a name, the first-month price and the price of the following months, then pick a duration. The tool calculates:
Total = first month + (monthly price × remaining months)
It then ranks your options from cheapest to most expensive, shows the average cost per month and the savings between the cheapest and the most expensive. If you leave the first month empty, the monthly price is used for every month; if you only fill in the first month, that price is repeated.
No price is built into the tool: it only uses the numbers you type, and it runs in your browser without sending or saving them. For current public prices, start with our weight-loss program price tracker, which lists 15 programs and manufacturer pharmacies with the date each price was checked.
How to read your result
Say Option A costs $99 for the first month, then $299 a month, and Option B costs a flat $249. Over 12 months, A totals $3,388 and B totals $2,988: the cheaper first month ends up $400 more expensive.
Before trusting the ranking, check that you are comparing like with like:
- Medication type: brand-name Wegovy® or Zepbound® is FDA-approved; compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide is not.
- Dose steps: many prices rise as the dose increases. Enter the price at the dose you expect to reach, or run the calculator once per dose step.
- What’s included: clinician visits, lab work, shipping and a separate membership fee can change the total.
- Cancellation terms: a plan paid upfront for several months may not be refundable.
Limits of this calculator
It assumes one stable monthly price after the first month. It does not add taxes, insurance deductibles, coinsurance or price changes during the year. It also says nothing about which option is right for you medically: that is a decision for you and a licensed clinician.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a GLP-1 cost per month?
It depends on the medication, the dose and where you buy it. Our price tracker lists the public prices of 15 programs and manufacturer pharmacies, each dated. Then enter your own quotes here to compare totals.
Why is the first month often cheaper?
Many programs advertise an introductory price, then charge more from the second month or at higher doses. That is why this calculator separates the first month from the following months and adds them up over time.
Should I just pick the cheapest option?
Not on price alone. The cheapest option may be a compounded drug, which is not FDA-approved, or may leave out visits and lab work. Compare what each price includes, then discuss the choice with a clinician.