How Much Do GLP-1 Clinics Actually Cost?
We analyzed publicly listed prices from 734 weight loss clinics across the United States. Here's what we found.
The Bottom Line
The median monthly cost of GLP-1 weight loss treatment at a clinic is $200, a fraction of the $1349 retail pharmacy price for brand-name semaglutide. Patients who choose a weight loss clinic over a retail pharmacy can save $13,788 per year.
Key Findings
The median clinic price of $200/mo is 85% cheaper than brand-name semaglutide at $1,349/mo retail.
Semaglutide: $206/mo median. Tirzepatide: $233/mo median. Tirzepatide costs slightly more.
Cheapest state: Pennsylvania ($90/mo). Most expensive: Wisconsin ($600/mo).
Telehealth clinics charge a median of $200/mo vs. $249/mo at in-person clinics. Virtual visits are cheaper on average.
Clinic vs. Retail Pharmacy
What patients actually pay at weight loss clinics compared to retail pharmacy list prices.
A patient switching from retail Wegovy to a clinic-based semaglutide program saves approximately $13,716 per year.
Cost by Medication
How semaglutide and tirzepatide compare at weight loss clinics.
Semaglutide
Ozempic • WegovyTirzepatide
Mounjaro • ZepboundPrice Distribution
How the 596 listed monthly prices are distributed, across the 405 clinics that publish one.
Telehealth vs. In-Person
Does it cost more to see a provider virtually or in person?
Cost by State
Median monthly GLP-1 clinic cost by state. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Most Affordable
- Pennsylvania · $90/mo
- Louisiana · $149/mo
- Nebraska · $150/mo
- Missouri · $179/mo
- Connecticut · $199/mo
Most Expensive
- Wisconsin · $600/mo
- South Dakota · $500/mo
- Virginia · $499/mo
- Washington · $499/mo
- Massachusetts · $400/mo
| State | Median Cost | Range | Clinics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $90/mo | $50 – $1000 | 27 |
| Louisiana | $149/mo | $75 – $599 | 9 |
| Nebraska | $150/mo | $143 – $429 | 9 |
| Missouri | $179/mo | $66 – $800 | 14 |
| Connecticut | $199/mo | $159 – $850 | 15 |
| Delaware | $199/mo | $159 – $550 | 5 |
| Florida | $199/mo | $50 – $1500 | 64 |
| Georgia | $199/mo | $149 – $800 | 8 |
| Idaho | $199/mo | $87 – $300 | 10 |
| Kentucky | $199/mo | $95 – $199 | 5 |
| Nevada | $199/mo | $130 – $200 | 5 |
| New York | $199/mo | $50 – $1200 | 25 |
| Oklahoma | $199/mo | $190 – $1000 | 10 |
| Rhode Island | $199/mo | $199 – $300 | 4 |
| Texas | $199/mo | $55 – $800 | 110 |
| Wyoming | $199/mo | $74 – $447 | 7 |
| California | $200/mo | $59 – $1500 | 64 |
| Iowa | $200/mo | $100 – $400 | 7 |
| Michigan | $200/mo | $100 – $400 | 13 |
| New Jersey | $200/mo | $150 – $350 | 3 |
| Arizona | $240/mo | $50 – $800 | 46 |
| Colorado | $249/mo | $99 – $1000 | 13 |
| Indiana | $249/mo | $99 – $449 | 18 |
| Tennessee | $250/mo | $75 – $1200 | 14 |
| North Carolina | $275/mo | $50 – $1200 | 30 |
| Utah | $285/mo | $100 – $400 | 9 |
| South Carolina | $295/mo | $95 – $520 | 6 |
| Minnesota | $299/mo | $149 – $499 | 10 |
| Montana | $299/mo | $150 – $350 | 10 |
| New Hampshire | $299/mo | $99 – $349 | 9 |
| Ohio | $299/mo | $50 – $1000 | 31 |
| Oregon | $299/mo | $50 – $389 | 8 |
| Vermont | $360/mo | $125 – $380 | 3 |
| Illinois | $399/mo | $99 – $700 | 21 |
| Maryland | $399/mo | $75 – $399 | 16 |
| Massachusetts | $400/mo | $74 – $750 | 9 |
| Virginia | $499/mo | $150 – $649 | 10 |
| Washington | $499/mo | $199 – $1349 | 16 |
| South Dakota | $500/mo | $199.99 – $500 | 3 |
| Wisconsin | $600/mo | $199 – $950 | 16 |
Methodology
This report is based on publicly listed pricing information collected from 734 weight loss clinic websites across the United States in March 2026. Our dataset includes clinics from our directory of 3,318 GLP-1 providers nationwide.
After the filters below, 596 prices from 405 of those clinics feed the figures on this page. The rest publish a price in a form that is not comparable to a monthly rate, such as per-injection or per-visit. Every individual price point is archived at doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21843006.
What we included
- Monthly subscription and starting-at prices listed on clinic websites
- Prices between $50 and $1,500 per month (outliers excluded)
- Both compounded and brand-name medication pricing (see how they differ)
- Telehealth and in-person clinic pricing
What we excluded
- Per-dose, per-injection, and per-visit pricing (not directly comparable to monthly rates)
- Insurance-negotiated rates and copay amounts
- Prices below $50/mo or above $1,500/mo (likely data errors or outliers)
- Clinics without publicly listed pricing
How we calculated
- Median (not mean) used to reduce impact of outliers
- 25th and 75th percentiles represent the typical price range
- State-level statistics require at least 3 data points
- Retail pharmacy prices sourced from manufacturer list prices
This represents the largest independent survey of GLP-1 weight loss clinic pricing data currently available. For a look at how many clinics publish prices at all, see our GLP-1 Price Transparency Index. For questions about our methodology, contact [email protected].
Download the Dataset
The full state-by-state pricing data is free to reuse under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Please credit GlobalGLP1.com and link back to this page.
The dataset is a fixed snapshot (as of August 2026). The figures on this page are computed live from our directory and update as clinics add or change prices, so the live numbers can move by a dollar or two from the snapshot. States with fewer than 3 price points are left blank rather than estimated.
The underlying observations are archived with a permanent DOI at Zenodo, where every price point is listed individually. Clinics are not named there.
How to cite this
GlobalGLP1.com. “GLP-1 Clinic Cost Report 2026” [Data set]. Zenodo. August 2026. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21843006
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on our analysis of 734 clinic prices nationwide, the median monthly cost is $200. The middle 50% of clinics charge between $149 and $399 per month. These prices typically include the medication, medical supervision, and follow-up appointments.
Yes, significantly. Brand-name semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) costs approximately $1349/month at retail pharmacies. Weight loss clinics offering compounded semaglutide charge a median of $206/month, a savings of $1143/month or $13716/year.
The most affordable states for GLP-1 weight loss treatment are Pennsylvania ($90/mo), Louisiana ($149/mo), Nebraska ($150/mo). Prices vary based on local market competition, cost of living, and whether clinics offer compounded medications.
At weight loss clinics, semaglutide has a median price of $206/month while tirzepatide is $233/month. Tirzepatide tends to be slightly more expensive at most clinics.
Most clinic prices include the medication itself, initial consultation, medical supervision, and follow-up appointments. Some clinics charge separately for lab work, body composition analysis, or nutritional counseling. We recommend confirming what is included before starting treatment.
Prices were collected from publicly listed rates on 734 clinic websites across the United States in March 2026. We included monthly and starting-at prices between $50 and $1,500. Outlier prices below $50 or above $1,500 were excluded. This represents the largest independent survey of GLP-1 clinic pricing data available.
Compounded GLP-1 medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name versions but are prepared by compounding pharmacies. The FDA allows compounding when there are drug shortages. Always verify that your clinic uses a licensed compounding pharmacy. Compounded semaglutide availability may change as shortages resolve.
Insurance coverage varies widely. Wegovy and Zepbound are FDA-approved for weight loss and may be covered by some plans. Many patients find that cash-pay clinic prices are competitive with or lower than insurance copays, especially when using compounded formulations.
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