LifeMD vs Zevay: Which GLP-1 Clinic Is Better in 2026?
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LifeMD wins overall, scoring 7.0/10 vs 6.9/10. Mainly on medication options and clinical oversight.
LifeMD wins overall, scoring 7.0/10 vs 6.9/10.
A publicly traded telehealth company (NASDAQ: LFMD) prescribing only brand-name GLP-1s, including the Wegovy pill, Zepbound and Foundayo, at manufacturer cash prices. The $149 headline is the medication alone: a $149 monthly program fee sits on top, disclosed only in a footnote.
from $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee
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Compounded semaglutide from $149/month and tirzepatide from $187/month, each described as everything included, through a platform that names its prescribing network (Telegra MD) and its two fulfilment pharmacies.
from $149/mo, billing cycle not stated
Pick the program →LifeMD vs Zevay, side by side
| Feature | LifeMD | Zevay |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.0/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Starting price | $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee | $149/mo, billing cycle not stated |
| Medication types | brand-name Wegovy pen, brand-name Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide), brand-name Zepbound (vial, pen, KwikPen), brand-name Foundayo (oral orforglipron), brand-name Saxenda, brand-name Ozempic (off-label), Triple Therapy (metformin, bupropion, topiramate) | compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide |
| Best for | — | — |
| Overall ranking | #34 | #36 |
| Price & Value (25%) | not scored (counted at 5.5) | 7.5 |
| Clinical Oversight (30%) | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Medication Options (20%) | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Transparency (25%) | 5.5 | 6.0 |
Sources: LifeMD pricing verified on lifemd.com, Zevay pricing verified on zevay.com
Pros & cons
LifeMD
Pros
- + Brand-name only, across four molecules and both routes: Wegovy pen and pill, Zepbound vial and pens, Foundayo, Saxenda. No compounded GLP-1 is sold
- + Publicly traded (NASDAQ: LFMD), with a named legal entity and street address, nine named affiliated medical practices, and an A rating from the BBB
- + Metabolic lab work at Quest or Labcorp is included in the program fee outside NY, NJ and RI, and the team runs insurance benefit checks and prior authorizations
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (5.5/10)
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (8.0/10)
- − Weaker on Medication Options (9.0/10)
Zevay
Pros
- + Monthly prices on the product pages: semaglutide from $149, tirzepatide from $187, described as everything included with no platform fees
- + Names its physician network (Telegra MD) and both partner pharmacies with their addresses in its Terms
- + Cancel any time from the account or by email, at least three business days before renewal
Cons
- − Weaker on Transparency (6.0/10)
- − Weaker on Clinical Oversight (7.0/10)
- − Weaker on Medication Options (7.0/10)
The bottom line
After scoring all 53 clinics on our 4-criterion rubric (price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency), LifeMD (7.0/10) comes out ahead of Zevay (6.9/10). But the right choice still depends on what matters most to you.
Choose LifeMD if you want this option. From $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee.
Visit LifeMD →Choose Zevay if you want this option. From $149/mo, billing cycle not stated.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, LifeMD or Zevay?
LifeMD scores higher overall (7.0/10 vs 6.9/10) and is our recommended pick for most people. LifeMD also has the lower starting price at $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee.
How much does LifeMD cost vs Zevay?
LifeMD is from $149/mo for the Wegovy pill (1.5 mg), plus a separate program fee and Zevay is from $149/mo, billing cycle not stated. Both are typically cash-pay; HSA/FSA funds are often eligible. We run an automated check against each clinic's own live pricing page every week; a price left unconfirmed for 45 days shows as unverified rather than staying marked as current.
What is the difference between LifeMD and Zevay?
LifeMD (7.0/10, #34 of 53) and Zevay (6.9/10, #36 of 53) are scored independently across our 4 criteria: price & value, clinical oversight, medication options and transparency. See the detailed score breakdown above for the criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Does LifeMD or Zevay take insurance?
Neither LifeMD nor Zevay typically accepts insurance for GLP-1 weight-loss treatment. Both operate on a cash-pay model, though HSA and FSA funds are often eligible. Confirm at checkout.
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