Every Ozempic alternative, compared by molecule and price
Ozempic is branded semaglutide, FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes. Here is every other GLP-1 option, by molecule, form, and honest all-in cost, so you can weigh the trade-offs on facts, not ads.
Ozempic is branded semaglutide, FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes. FDA-approved alternatives include Wegovy (semaglutide, approved for weight management; injectable or oral pill), Zepbound and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), and Foundayo (orforglipron, an oral pill). Sample all-in prices, not guarantees: oral Wegovy and Foundayo near $149/mo, Zepbound vials near $349/mo. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide start near $99/mo but are not FDA-approved. Confirm current terms at checkout.
The alternatives, by molecule
Each links through to the full provider list and current sample pricing.
- Wegovy (semaglutide)Same molecule as Ozempic, FDA-approved for weight management. Injectable or oral pill, from Novo Nordisk.
- Zepbound / Mounjaro (tirzepatide)A different molecule (dual GIP/GLP-1) from Eli Lilly. FDA-approved; sold cash-pay as single-dose vials.
- Foundayo (orforglipron)An oral GLP-1 pill from Eli Lilly, FDA-approved April 2026. No injections, no refrigeration.
- Compounded semaglutide / tirzepatideOften the lowest advertised price, but not FDA-approved and only via a patient-specific prescription.
Cheapest sample all-in, right now
- Semaglutide
FDA $149/mo
Compounded $99/mo
- Tirzepatide
FDA $448/mo
Compounded $135/mo
- Orforglipron
FDA $149/mo
Every price read from the provider's own page and linked to its source, most recently Aug 1, 2026. On 8 of 30 listings the provider doesn't publish enough to know the real monthly cost, so we say so rather than guess. Prices change often; confirm at checkout before buying. How we verify.
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Semaglutide · injectable
Compounded semaglutide. $99/mo is the floor and requires the annual Essential plan; Cora's published range is $99–$175/mo, with shorter commitments costing more. Price is all-inclusive (consult, pharmacy, shipping, provider support) with no separate membership. Pharmacies named: Hallandale, VialsRx.
What's in this $99
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Lowest all-inVisit site$99/moall-in monthly
Tirzepatide · injectable
Compounded tirzepatide. $135/mo is the floor and requires the annual Premium plan; Cora's published range is $135–$225/mo, with shorter commitments costing more. Price is all-inclusive with no separate membership. Pharmacies named: Hallandale, VialsRx.
What's in this $135
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$135/moall-in monthly
Orforglipron · oral
Foundayo (orforglipron) oral pill, advertised by Lilly as "starting at $149" through LillyDirect self-pay. Higher dose tiers cost more and the full ladder is not published on the LillyDirect landing page.
What's in this $149
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$149/moall-in monthly
Semaglutide · oral
Oral Wegovy pill, self-pay direct, $149/mo for the 1.5mg or 4mg dose. No membership fee. Note: the 4mg offer is stated to end Aug 31, 2026, after which it rises to $199/mo.
What's in this $149
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$149/moall-in monthly
Semaglutide · injectable
Compounded semaglutide advertised from $99/mo, plus a Mochi membership of $39 the first month then $79/mo. Mochi states medications and diagnostics are not included in the membership. Higher-dose pricing is not published.
What's in this $178
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$178/moall-in monthly
they advertise $99
Semaglutide · injectable
Compounded injectable semaglutide. Henry publishes a single figure, "starts at $179/month", as one all-inclusive payment covering the provider visit, medication, supplies and ongoing care, with no separate membership. It does not publish per-drug or per-dose pricing, and states the price varies by treatment plan and dosing, so the cost at a maintenance dose is unknown from the site. Injectables ship every 45 days.
What's in this $179
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$179/moall-in monthly
Tirzepatide · oral
Henry's compounded tirzepatide is a once-daily ORAL dissolving tablet, not an injection, check this before comparing it against injectable tirzepatide prices elsewhere. Henry publishes only "starts at $179/month" as one all-inclusive payment covering the provider visit, medication, supplies and ongoing care, with no separate membership and no per-drug or per-dose breakdown. Oral tablets ship every 90 days.
What's in this $179
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$179/moall-in monthly
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Semaglutide · injectable
Eden advertises compounded semaglutide at $99/mo, but that is the medication alone and is tied to a promotional coupon code. A required Eden Membership runs alongside it, $39 the first month, then auto-renewing at $99/mo, which doubles the real cost to about $198/mo. Eden states medication is not available without a membership, and that the membership does not guarantee a prescription. The membership figure is disclosed only in footnote text on the weight-loss kit page, not next to the advertised price.
What's in this $198
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$198/moall-in monthly
they advertise $99
Semaglutide · oral
Wegovy pill. $149/mo without insurance at 1.5mg and 4mg, rising to $299/mo at 9mg and 25mg, as low as $25/mo with insurance. The $59/mo Sesame subscription is charged separately.
What's in this $208
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping not included
- Consult required
Visit site$208/moall-in monthly
they advertise $149
Semaglutide · injectable
Compounded semaglutide advertised as "starting at $249/mo"; the ongoing and higher-dose prices are not published. No separate membership fee is advertised.
What's in this $249
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$249/moall-in monthly
Tirzepatide · injectable
Compounded tirzepatide advertised from $199/mo, plus a Mochi membership of $39 the first month then $79/mo. Mochi states medications and diagnostics are not included in the membership. Higher-dose pricing is not published.
What's in this $278
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$278/moall-in monthly
they advertise $199
Semaglutide · oral
Oral Wegovy advertised from $149/mo, plus the $149/mo LifeMD membership ($39 the first month) billed separately.
What's in this $298
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$298/moall-in monthly
Semaglutide · injectable
Compounded semaglutide. MEDVi states the program starts at $179 for the first month with no contract, covering the physician review, plan, coaching and the medication itself, and that refills are then locked in at $299/mo. Its compounded pitch says "no membership or hidden fees", while the branded options on the same page (Wegovy pill, Wegovy injection, Zepbound) are listed as "$99 membership + medication cost", so which pricing applies depends on which product you end up on. Compounded GLP-1 tablets are listed separately from $249.
What's in this $299
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
See details$299/moall-in monthly
they advertise $179
Semaglutide · injectable
LifeMD membership is $39 the first month, then $149/mo, and medication is billed on top. Wegovy pen is advertised from $199/mo, so the all-in is at least $348/mo. Membership covers consultations, coaching, and required lab work.
What's in this $348
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$348/moall-in monthly
they advertise $199
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Semaglutide · injectable
Branded Wegovy pens, self-pay direct. $199/mo for the first 2 months for new patients, then $349/mo ongoing. Wegovy HD 7.2mg is $399/mo. No membership fee. Limited-time pricing stated through Dec 31, 2026.
What's in this $349
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$349/moall-in monthly
they advertise $199
Tirzepatide · injectable
Compounded tirzepatide advertised as "starting at $349/mo"; the ongoing and higher-dose prices are not published. No separate membership fee is advertised.
What's in this $349
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$349/moall-in monthly
Semaglutide · injectable
Branded Wegovy pen. $199/mo for the first two months for new Wegovy patients, then $349/mo without insurance, as low as $25/mo with insurance. The $59/mo Sesame subscription (video visits, provider care, labs, messaging) is charged separately; Sesame states medication costs are not included in it.
What's in this $408
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping not included
- Consult required
Visit site$408/moall-in monthly
they advertise $199
Semaglutide · injectable
Branded Wegovy pen. Medication runs $149/mo at the starting dose up to $299/mo, and the Hims Weight Loss Membership is charged ON TOP, $39 the first month, then $149/mo, with medication cost explicitly not included. Hims states medication is not available without a membership, and cancelling the membership also cancels the medication plan.
What's in this $448
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$448/moall-in monthly
they advertise $149
Tirzepatide · injectable
Branded Zepbound vial. Medication runs $149/mo at the starting dose up to $299/mo, and the Hims Weight Loss Membership is charged ON TOP, $39 the first month, then $149/mo, with medication cost explicitly not included. Hims lists other Zepbound and Mounjaro formats at $1,899/mo for medication alone, so check which format you are being quoted. Cancelling the membership also cancels the medication plan.
What's in this $448
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$448/moall-in monthly
they advertise $149
Tirzepatide · injectable
Zepbound self-pay (vial or KwikPen), no membership. $299 at the 2.5mg starting dose and $399 at 5mg. Maintenance doses (7.5–15mg) are $449 ONLY if you refill within 45 days under the Zepbound Journey Program, miss that window and the regular price applies: $499 at 7.5mg and $699 at 10, 12.5 and 15mg. Lilly defines a month as 28 days, so a year is about 13 fills, not 12.
What's in this $449
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$449/moall-in monthly
they advertise $299
Tirzepatide · injectable
Zepbound vials advertised from $349/mo, plus the $149/mo LifeMD membership ($39 the first month) billed separately. Insured patients may pay less; LifeMD advertises as low as $0 copay for eligible plans.
What's in this $498
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit site$498/moall-in monthly
they advertise $349
Tirzepatide · injectable
Zepbound KwikPen, priced by dose without insurance: $299/mo at 2.5mg, $398 at 5mg, $499 at 7.5mg and $698 at 10, 12.5 and 15mg, as low as $25/mo with insurance. We quote the maintenance dose. Note that buying Zepbound direct from LillyDirect can be materially cheaper at maintenance if you refill within 45 days. The $59/mo Sesame subscription is charged separately.
What's in this $757
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping not included
- Consult required
Visit site$757/moall-in monthly
they advertise $299
Semaglutide · injectable
Ro Body membership is $39 the first month, then $149/mo ($74/mo equivalent if you prepay annually). Ro states medication cost is NOT included and varies by treatment and insurance, it does not publish a medication price, so no all-in figure can be shown.
What this plan includes
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit siteNot publishedprice hidden until intake
Tirzepatide · injectable
Ro Body membership is $39 the first month, then $149/mo ($74/mo equivalent if you prepay annually). Ro states medication cost is NOT included and varies by treatment and insurance, it does not publish a medication price, so no all-in figure can be shown.
What this plan includes
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit siteNot publishedprice hidden until intake
Semaglutide · injectable
Found lists brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound from $650/mo and Ozempic/Mounjaro around $1,100/mo, these are list prices, not a discounted cash-pay rate. Subscription and clinical-care fees are charged on top and are NOT published (Found only says most members pay under $30 per visit with insurance), so no all-in total can be shown.
What this plan includes
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit siteNot publishedprice hidden until intake
Semaglutide · injectable
Compounded GLP-1 advertised from $99/mo with flat pricing as the dose increases. Subscription and clinical-care fees are charged on top and are NOT published, so no all-in total can be shown. Longer 3/6/12-month plans are said to lower the monthly cost, but those prices aren't published either.
What this plan includes
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit siteNot publishedprice hidden until intake
Semaglutide · injectable
GoodRx states its subscription covers FDA-approved GLP-1s and care for $39/mo plus medication costs; one-off online care visits are $19. The medication itself is priced through GoodRx's discount pricing, which varies by drug, dose and pharmacy and is not published as a monthly figure, so no all-in total can be shown.
What this plan includes
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping not included
- Consult required
Visit siteNot publishedprice hidden until intake
Semaglutide · injectable
Strut does not publish any price for this treatment. Its pricing page advertises that the visit, shipping, and follow-ups are included but names no figure, you have to start an intake to see a number.
What this plan includes
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit siteNot publishedprice hidden until intake
Tirzepatide · injectable
Strut does not publish any price for this treatment. Its pricing page advertises that the visit, shipping, and follow-ups are included but names no figure, you have to start an intake to see a number.
What this plan includes
- Medication
- Membership fee included
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit siteNot publishedprice hidden until intake
Tirzepatide · injectable
Eden's required membership is $39 the first month then $99/mo, and medication is billed on top. Eden does not publish a compounded tirzepatide price on its public site, its advertised weight-loss pricing covers semaglutide and oral kits, so no all-in total can be shown for tirzepatide.
What this plan includes
- Medication
- Membership billed separately
- Shipping included
- Consult required
Visit siteNot publishedprice hidden until intake
How the alternatives stack up
People search for Ozempic alternatives for two reasons: Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes rather than for weight loss, and the cash price is high. The table below maps each option by molecule, dosing form, FDA-approval status, named pharmacy or manufacturer, and a sample all-in monthly price. Every price shown is read from the provider's own site and timestamped, not a quote or guarantee; confirm current pricing, dose, and auto-renew terms at checkout, because they change.
The same-molecule alternative to Ozempic is semaglutide carrying an FDA approval for weight management: Wegovy, available as the injectable and as an oral pill, both from Novo Nordisk. A common cross-molecule option is tirzepatide, the dual GIP/GLP-1 in Zepbound (FDA-approved for weight management) and Mounjaro (FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes) from Eli Lilly, also sold as cash-pay single-dose vials. Foundayo (orforglipron) is an oral GLP-1 pill from Eli Lilly that the FDA approved in April 2026, taken without injections or refrigeration. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are often the lowest-priced entries on the table, but they are not FDA-approved and are generally available only through a patient-specific 503A prescription.
Pep Recs is an independent comparison resource. We do not sell, prescribe, or ship medication, and nothing here is medical advice. Whether any option fits you, and whether switching makes sense, is a decision for you and a licensed clinician. Use the table to compare cost, form, and regulatory status, then bring your shortlist to that conversation.
Common questions
What can I take instead of Ozempic?
FDA-approved alternatives are other GLP-1 medications: Wegovy (semaglutide, FDA-approved for weight management, available as an injection or an oral pill) from Novo Nordisk, and Zepbound and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) from Eli Lilly. Foundayo (orforglipron) is an oral GLP-1 pill that the FDA approved in April 2026. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide also exist but are not FDA-approved. Which option is appropriate is a decision to make with a licensed clinician.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ozempic?
In our source-verified pricing, the lowest-priced FDA-approved paths are the oral Wegovy pill via NovoCare and Foundayo via LillyDirect, both near $149/mo at the lowest dose, well below most branded semaglutide injectables, which commonly run $249–$349/mo. Compounded semaglutide appears lower, near $99/mo, but it is not FDA-approved. All figures are read from each provider's own site and timestamped, not quotes; confirm current pricing and auto-renew terms on the provider's site.
What is the closest alternative to Ozempic?
By molecule, the closest is Wegovy, which contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic, semaglutide, but carries an FDA approval for weight management rather than only type 2 diabetes. It is available as an injectable and as an oral pill, both from Novo Nordisk. Tirzepatide products (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are a different molecule, a dual GIP/GLP-1, and are commonly discussed as an alternative with a clinician.
Are there pills instead of Ozempic injections?
Yes. Two FDA-approved oral GLP-1 options exist: the oral Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) from Novo Nordisk, and Foundayo (orforglipron) from Eli Lilly, an oral GLP-1 pill the FDA approved in April 2026 that is taken without injections or refrigeration. Both are cash-pay; sample lowest-dose pricing is near $149/mo. Confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site.
Is compounded semaglutide a safe alternative to Ozempic?
Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved, and now that the shortage has ended it is generally available only through a patient-specific 503A prescription. It is often the lowest-priced option in our source-verified pricing, near $99/mo. Pep Recs labels every compounded option as not FDA-approved so you can weigh that against price; whether it is appropriate and safe for you is a question for a licensed clinician.
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