Service comparison
GLP-1 telehealth services, ranked
Form Health, Ro Body, Calibrate, Sequence, Noom, PlushCare, Hims, and Henry Meds compared on price, insurance handling, drug formats, and clinical depth.
Our picks
Best for year-long behavioral coaching
Calibrate
8.5Premium hybrid: medication + 1:1 metabolic coach + community.
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All services side-by-side
| Service | From | Format | Insurance | MD type | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Health | $99/mo | Brand-name | Handled | sync | 9.2 |
| Ro Body | $145/mo | Brand-name · Compounded | Cash-pay | async | 9.0 |
| Calibrate | $169/mo | Brand-name | Handled | sync | 8.5 |
| Sequence by WeightWatchers | $99/mo | Brand-name | Handled | sync | 8.3 |
| PlushCare Weight Loss | $149/mo | Brand-name | Handled | sync | 8.1 |
| Noom Med | $149/mo | Brand-name · Compounded | Cash-pay | async | 8.0 |
| Hims Weight Loss | $199/mo | Compounded | Cash-pay | async | 7.5 |
| Henry Meds | $249/mo | Compounded | Cash-pay | async | 7.3 |
Editorial picks
Ranked deep-dive
Top pick
1
Form Health
Insurance handling and long-term outcomes
Built around medical depth. Best for patients with commercial insurance who want a team that fights insurance battles and treats GLP-1 as part of a comprehensive obesity care plan.
Brand-nameInsurance handled
Pros
- Best-in-class prior authorization team
- Endocrinology + obesity medicine specialist access
- Dietitian + behavioral support bundled
Cons
- Brand-name only (no compounded routes)
- Higher initial intake friction
2
Ro Body
Fastest brand-name onboarding
White-glove telehealth focused on speed and ease. Strongest pick for patients paying cash who want a fast time-to-prescription path with minimal friction.
Brand-nameCompounded
Pros
- Most polished mobile experience in the category
- Provider response under 30 minutes during business hours
- Supports both brand-name and compounded routes
Cons
- Does not handle insurance prior authorization
- No in-person option
3
Calibrate
Year-long behavioral coaching
Premium hybrid: medication + 1:1 metabolic coach + community. Built for patients who want behavior change scaffolding around the drug, not just a prescription pad.
Brand-nameInsurance handled
Pros
- 52-week structured behavior change program
- Published outcomes (15% body weight loss at 1 year)
- Outcome guarantee with refund clause
Cons
- Annual commitment required
- More expensive than basic telehealth-only routes
4
Sequence by WeightWatchers
WW members and behavior-change patients
GLP-1 wrapped in WeightWatchers behavior program. Best for patients already in or curious about WW, or those who want a non-clinical-only frame around weight loss.
Brand-nameInsurance handled
Pros
- Bundled WW behavior program at no extra cost
- Established weight-loss brand with longitudinal data
- Endocrinology consultation included
Cons
- Brand-name only
- Onboarding longer than telehealth-only services
5
PlushCare Weight Loss
Established Accolade-backed clinical network
Established primary-care telehealth that added GLP-1 access. Best for patients who want one provider for general medical care and GLP-1 prescribing.
Brand-nameInsurance handled
Pros
- Accepts most major insurance plans for primary care
- Synchronous video MD consultations
- Can function as primary care PCP, not just GLP-1 prescriber
Cons
- Less specialized in obesity medicine vs Form Health
- Brand-name only
6
Noom Med
Psychology-led behavior change
Behavior change app expanding into medication. Strongest fit for patients who already use Noom or believe psychology-led behavior support pairs well with GLP-1 effects.
Brand-nameCompounded
Pros
- CBT-informed behavioral curriculum
- Established Noom app brand
- Supports both brand-name and compounded
Cons
- Does not handle insurance
- App-first model may be too gamified for some
7
Hims Weight Loss
Compounded semaglutide affordability
Direct-to-consumer compounded semaglutide subscription. Affordable but trades FDA-approval status for price predictability.
Compounded
Pros
- Predictable monthly cost without insurance hurdles
- Polished brand and consumer UX
- Subscription pause / cancel easy
Cons
- Compounded only (not FDA-approved)
- Quality of compounded source varies
8
Henry Meds
Flat-priced compounded subscription
Compounded GLP-1 telehealth with consistent monthly pricing. Best for patients who want compounded options without per-dose price escalation.
Compounded
Pros
- Flat monthly pricing avoids dose-tier price hikes
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Lightweight telehealth onboarding
Cons
- Compounded only (not FDA-approved)
- Limited support beyond prescribing
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