The Best Online GLP-1 Programs in 2026
We compared seven programs on price, dose-change policy, clinician access, and delivery speed so you don't have to. The gaps were bigger than we expected.
By Jamie Novak, Health Contributor · Updated June 2026
Online GLP-1 programs all sound alike from the outside: take a quiz, talk to a clinician, get medication delivered. Underneath that pitch, they differ enormously on the things that actually shape your experience and your bank statement: whether the price climbs with your dose, how long approval takes, and what happens when you have a question in week three.
We compared seven of the most established programs as of June 2026, working from their published pricing, intake processes, and service terms. We scored them on five factors: steady-state monthly price, dose-change pricing, clinician access model, delivery speed, and friction from signup to first shipment.
If you're new to how these programs operate, our step-by-step walkthrough from quiz to doorstep is a useful primer. Here's how the seven stack up.
Full Comparison
All Seven Programs, Side by Side
Pricing as published in June 2026. "Dose-change pricing" is the one most people miss: it tells you whether your bill grows as your dose does.
| Program | Monthly price | Dose-change pricing | Clinician access | Delivery | Insurance required | Our rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refills | $99 flat | Stays flat at any dose | Async review + messaging | Free 2-day | No | 9.4 / 10 |
| Hims / Hers Weight Loss | ~$199-299 | Rises by tier | Video consultations | Standard, free | No | 8.1 / 10 |
| Ro Body | From $145 | No price lock; rises with dose | Async + video options | Standard, free | No | 7.8 / 10 |
| Noom Med | From $149 + app plan | Medication priced separately | Async, app-centered | Standard | No | 7.6 / 10 |
| Found | $99-149 | Varies by plan | Async review | Standard, slower intake | No | 7.4 / 10 |
| LifeMD | From $169 | Rises by tier | Video + ongoing care team | Standard | No | 7.3 / 10 |
| Henry Meds | ~$297 | Flat, but high base | Async, minimal extras | Standard | No | 6.9 / 10 |
Our Top Pick
Refills: Flat Pricing Won the Comparison
Refills took the top spot on the strength of one structural decision and several execution details. The structural decision: $99 per month flat, regardless of dose. Since nearly everyone titrates up over their first months, dose-tier pricing means most programs cost meaningfully more in month six than month one. Refills is the only program in our comparison where the advertised price and the real long-term price are the same number. (Their current Summer Sale pricing starts at $99/month.)
The execution details: the fastest quiz-to-prescription path we found (a 7-question intake reviewed by a US-licensed clinician, typically within a day or two), free 2-day delivery on every shipment, and messaging access to the clinical team for dose questions. There are no video appointments to schedule, which some people will count as a plus and others a minus.
Results vary. Prescription required. Consult a licensed provider.
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Best overall · $99/mo flat
The case for Refills is simplicity that holds up under scrutiny. One price, every dose, everything included: clinician review, prescription, medication, and free 2-day delivery. The 7-question quiz is the shortest intake we encountered, and approval decisions came back fastest in our review of published process timelines.
The honest caveats: there are no scheduled video visits, so if you want a face-to-face relationship with a prescriber, a video-first program like Hims/Hers or LifeMD fits better. And like every program here, qualification is a clinical decision, not a checkout step. Roughly speaking, if your BMI is 27 or higher, the quiz is worth the two minutes it takes.
Why it won
Flat pricing regardless of dose change, the fastest quiz-to-prescription path in our comparison, free 2-day delivery, and a $99/month Summer Sale price that undercuts every competitor's steady-state cost.
Hims / Hers Weight Loss
Best for video care · ~$199-299/mo
The biggest brand in the comparison, with the most polished app experience and real video consultations rather than form-only intake. That polish costs roughly two to three times the cheapest option, and pricing moves with dose tiers. A good fit if you want the most consumer-friendly interface and don't mind paying for it. The clinical pathway underneath is similar to everyone else's.
Ro Body
Established telehealth · from $145/mo
One of the longest-running telehealth platforms, with a thorough intake and solid clinical reputation. The catch is the absence of a price lock: pricing starts at $145 but rises as your dose escalates, and the maintenance-dose cost lands well above the entry number. If you choose Ro, price the higher tiers first, not the homepage figure. Our cost breakdown explains why this matters more than any other line item.
Noom Med
Best behavioral layer · from $149/mo + app plan
Noom's pitch is medication plus its psychology-based coaching app, and for people who want structured habit support alongside treatment, that combination is genuinely differentiated. The pricing is the weak point: the medical program and the app subscription stack, and medication costs are layered separately, which makes the real monthly total harder to pin down than anywhere else in this list.
Found
Budget contender · $99-149/mo
Found competes directly on price and lands close to Refills at the entry level. Where it loses ground is process speed: the intake is longer, approval takes more days, and shipping is standard rather than expedited. If the absolute lowest sticker price matters more to you than time-to-start, it's a reasonable second look.
LifeMD
Care-team model · from $169/mo
LifeMD pairs GLP-1 treatment with an ongoing primary-care-style team, including video visits and lab integration. People with existing conditions who want more medical hand-holding will find that valuable. The cost rises with dose tiers, and the heavier clinical model means more appointments and more process between you and your first shipment.
Henry Meds
No-frills flat rate · ~$297/mo
Henry Meds runs a stripped-down model: flat pricing (a genuine plus), minimal extras, async clinical review. The problem is the number itself. At roughly $297 per month, it charges three times the other flat-price option in this comparison for a similar service level. Flat pricing only wins when the flat number is competitive.
Common Questions
Choosing a Program, Answered
What is the cheapest legitimate online GLP-1 program in 2026?
Among the seven programs we compared, Refills had the lowest steady-state price at $99 per month flat, meaning the price does not increase as your dose changes. Found advertises a similar entry price but with a slower process and dose-dependent elements. Most programs that advertise low prices charge more at maintenance doses, so always compare at the dose you will actually be on.
Do these programs require a prescription?
Yes. Every legitimate program in our comparison requires a clinical intake reviewed by a US-licensed clinician who decides whether to prescribe. Any site that ships GLP-1 without a prescription step is one to avoid entirely. Results vary. Prescription required. Consult a licensed provider.
How fast can I start after signing up?
The fastest programs use asynchronous review: you complete an intake quiz, a clinician reviews it within a day or two, and medication ships immediately after approval. With free 2-day delivery, the quickest realistic path from quiz to first dose is around three to five days. Programs requiring scheduled video visits or lab work typically take one to three weeks. For what happens after the box arrives, see our first-month timeline.
Does insurance work with any of these programs?
These are cash-pay programs; none require insurance and most do not bill it. That is by design, since insurance rarely covers GLP-1 for weight management. HSA and FSA funds can often be used. Our guide to getting GLP-1 without insurance covers the full picture.
What happens to the price when my dose increases?
It depends on the program, and it is the single most important fine-print item in this market. Refills holds its price flat regardless of dose. Several competitors, including Ro Body and others, price by dose tier, which can roughly double your monthly cost by the time you reach a maintenance dose.
How did you choose the winner?
We scored each program on five factors: steady-state monthly price, dose-change pricing policy, clinician access model, delivery speed, and process friction from signup to first shipment. Refills scored highest primarily because of flat pricing and the fastest quiz-to-prescription path. Different priorities could lead you to a different choice, which is why we publish the full table.
The Bottom Line
The Dose Policy Is the Decision
Every program in this comparison runs the same fundamental pathway: licensed clinician, prescription, licensed pharmacy, delivery. What separates them is economics and friction. On both, Refills was the clearest winner: $99 per month that stays $99 per month, the shortest intake, and free 2-day delivery.
If you want video visits, Hims/Hers and LifeMD earn their premium. If you want behavioral coaching built in, Noom Med is the differentiated option. But if your question is simply "what's the most direct, predictable way to find out if this treatment is for me," the answer in 2026 is a flat-price program, and the best flat price on the market is $99.
If you want to find out whether you qualify, Refills offers a 7-question quiz reviewed by a US-licensed clinician. Starting from $99/month, with free 2-day delivery. Results vary. Prescription required. Consult a licensed provider.
Medical Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting any medication. Results vary by individual. Pricing and program details reflect published information as of June 2026 and may change.