Big Easy Weight Loss review: price, pros & cons
Big Easy Weight Loss is a physician-run New Orleans telehealth that sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as 12-week packages, starting with a live 30-minute visit with a physician.
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Big Easy Weight Loss is a physician-run practice from the New Orleans area that treats patients across the country by telehealth.
- Semaglutide
- Not disclosed
- Tirzepatide
- Not disclosed
- Coverage
- All 50 states
- Brand-name
- Not listed
- Oral option
- Not listed
- Verification
- Not independently listed
Best for: People who want a real conversation with a physician and a choice of named pharmacies, and who are fine paying for treatment in 12-week packages.
MatchScript's take: Real physician time and named pharmacies, sold in 12-week packages rather than by the month.
The factor breakdown
Big Easy Weight Loss on the six Match Score factors — the same sub-scores the quiz reweights to your priorities. See the methodology.
Treatment is sold only as 12-week packages, with no month-to-month price, so Budget Fit takes the unpriced score of 48.
A scheduled live appointment comes first and several pharmacies quote 5- to 10-day turnarounds, so Speed to Start is 62.
Big Easy Weight Loss does not have a confirmed oral or brand-name option in our comparison, for a below-par 66 on Formulary Match.
A 30-minute physician visit, quarterly follow-ups and ongoing chat with your physician make Support Level 90.
Flexibility scores 58/100 in our comparison. Check the renewal, cancellation and refund terms before paying; dose changes require a prescriber's approval.
Open pricing and coverage detail put Transparency at a strong 88.
Pricing in context
How Big Easy Weight Loss's monthly price sits against the category median and the cheapest provider we track.
| Monthly price | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| Big Easy Weight Lossthis providerVisit | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Category median240 tracked | $190/mo | $259/mo |
| Cheapest trackedMondaeVisit | $87/mo | $126/mo |
For a fair comparison, check the full cost of semaglutide or tirzepatide, including care fees, dose changes and the amount due at each renewal.
What we found on their site
Read on Big Easy Weight Loss's own website in October 2026. Quoted text is theirs.
- The pricing page lists semaglutide "Starting at" $495 "for 12 weeks" ($399 with the new-patient discount) and tirzepatide at $599 for 12 weeks ($499), under the line "Monthly installments available for all 8-12 week treatment packages."
- It states "We charge $75 for the consultation, but credit it toward your treatment or refund it if you aren’t a good fit."
- Turnaround is spelled out: "Typical turnaround: OptioRx, Miller’s, ProRx/PerfectRx, and BPI/Vita are currently operating on a 7-10 day turnaround."
What we like
- Every patient starts with a live 30-minute phone or video appointment with a physician, plus a 15-minute follow-up every quarter
- Names its pharmacies — 503B outsourcing facilities and 503A compounders — and lists the states each one cannot ship to
- The FAQ says treatment pricing does not change with your dose, and there is no membership fee
- The $75 consultation fee is credited toward treatment, or refunded if you are not a good fit
- Names its physicians and leadership team, including its chief medical officer
The caveats
- There is no month-to-month price: semaglutide is sold as a 12-week package starting at $495 (about $179 a month) and tirzepatide at $599, payable in monthly installments
- The $399 and $499 package prices are discounts for new patients only
- Several partner pharmacies quote a 5- to 10-day turnaround, so the first shipment can take a week or more
- The FAQ says it serves all 50 states while its footer says 49, and every patient needs a scheduled live appointment
- Paying with Klarna or Affirm adds a 3% surcharge, and compounded medication is not FDA-approved
Big Easy Weight LossCheck the current price and eligibility on their site.
Visit Big Easy Weight LossWho it's for — and who should skip it
Big Easy Weight Loss is for people who want a real conversation with a physician and a choice of named pharmacies, and who are fine paying for treatment in 12-week packages.
Skip it if that doesn't sound like you. A closer fit may be Direct Meds (Match Score 68) — or take the quiz to see where Big Easy Weight Loss lands for your priorities.
Before you choose care
What semaglutide costs. Compare medication costs, ongoing fees and prepaid plans before choosing care.
What tirzepatide costs. See how dose, medication type and billing terms affect the total price.
Compounded vs. brand-name GLP-1s. Learn how approval, evidence and pharmacy oversight differ between these options.
How to choose a provider. Compare clinical support, pharmacy transparency and cancellation terms alongside price.
How it compares to CoreAge Rx & the closest scorer
Big Easy Weight Loss against CoreAge Rx and the provider that scores closest to it. Green marks the row leader.
| How it compares | Big Easy Weight Lossthis provider | CoreAge Rxfeatured | Direct Medsclosest scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema price | Not disclosed | $99/mo at every dose | $249/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | U.S. only — restrictions vary by state and therapy, list not published | Not published on the site |
| Formulary | Injectable | Injectable | Injectable + oral |
| Match Score | 68 · C | 91 · A− | 68 · C |
Big Easy Weight Loss, answered
Is Big Easy Weight Loss legit?
Big Easy Weight Loss is a real, operating GLP-1 telehealth program. LegitScript certification is the third-party check worth asking for — look for the seal on their site and confirm your prescriber is US-licensed at intake. It doesn't publish whether it dispenses compounded or brand-name medication, so ask which one you're being prescribed.
How much does Big Easy Weight Loss cost?
Big Easy Weight Loss doesn't publish a clear compounded-semaglutide price up front. You'll typically see full pricing after the intake questionnaire. Get the all-in monthly number in writing before you pay.
Does Big Easy Weight Loss ship to my state?
Yes — Big Easy Weight Loss reports availability in all 50 states, so most people can start within days.
Big Easy Weight Loss vs Direct Meds — which should I pick?
They score within a few points of each other: Big Easy Weight Loss at 68/100 and Direct Meds at 68/100, so neither wins on the headline number. Big Easy Weight Loss is the better fit for people who want a real conversation with a physician and a choice of named pharmacies, and who are fine paying for treatment in 12-week packages. Direct Meds suits people who want a needle-free sublingual semaglutide option or a quick start, and who are fine learning the tirzepatide price during intake. Run the quiz and the weighting shifts to whichever of those matters more to you.
Pricing & state data come from Big Easy Weight Loss's public site and our master provider matrix. The Match Score and its sub-scores are our editorial judgment per the methodology. Commercial facts only — prices change, so confirm on Big Easy Weight Loss's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
Big Easy Weight Loss is a physician-run practice from the New Orleans area that treats patients across the country by telehealth. Unlike most online programs, every patient starts with a live 30-minute phone or video visit with a physician, then gets portal chat and a 15-minute follow-up each quarter. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are sold as 12-week packages: semaglutide starts at $495 (about $179 a month) and tirzepatide at $599, with $100 off for new patients and monthly installments available. The price does not rise with your dose, and there is no membership fee. It names its pharmacies, physicians and leadership, though some pharmacies run a 5- to 10-day turnaround. It suits someone who wants to talk to a doctor and does not mind a package commitment. Bottom line: strong on clinical contact, but plan around package pricing rather than a monthly bill.
Compare with other providers
Five more providers to compare (providers we have a commercial relationship with are listed first), then the 24 programs that sit nearest Big Easy Weight Loss here.
- Match91/ 100CoreAge RxCompounded semaglutide at $99 and tirzepatide at $149 a month, the same price at every dose, with no membership fee and a full refund if the doctor doesn't approve you.91/100
- Match86/ 100EdenCompounded semaglutide at $99 and tirzepatide at $129 a month at every dose, with care, coaching and shipping included, a brand-name Wegovy option, and medication from Eden's own pharmacy network.86/100
- Match81/ 100yourEraA personalized-health brand selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide alongside NAD+, sermorelin and microdosing protocols, with an optional coaching-and-labs bundle, nationwide.81/100
- Match80/ 100HealthRXA LegitScript-certified program selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on one flat plan price — consult, medication and overnight shipping included — with a full refund if a provider doesn't approve you.80/100
- Match80/ 100ShedRxCompounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as injections, oral drops or lozenges, plus brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound and the Foundayo pill — month to month or cheaper on longer plans.80/100
Compare 24 nearby providersHide them
| Provider | Tirzepatide price | Coverage | Alternatives | Go | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZYP Medical | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 7 states (NE, IA, SD, MN, KS, CO, AZ) | Alternatives | Visit |
| Apex MD | 68 | $299/mo | $399/mo | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| MedLeanRx | 68 | $149/mo (starting dose) | $269/mo (starting dose) | Texas only | Alternatives | Visit |
| MyFastRx | 68 | $139/mo (month-to-month) | $199/mo (month-to-month) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Recovery Delivered | 68 | $199.99/mo (starting dose) | $219.99/mo (starting dose) | 31 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| VyrarX | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 47 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| NuDay Rx | 68 | $249/mo | $329/mo | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Medsol RX | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Nationwide — no state list published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Coby Health | 68 | $159/mo (starting dose) | $239/mo (starting dose) | 46 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Fifty 410 | 68 | $199/mo | Not disclosed | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| NovoCare Pharmacy | 68 | $349/mo (brand Wegovy pen) | Not offered | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Tell Her Doc | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Society | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Coverage varies by state | Alternatives | Visit |
| ARSYNL Rx | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| WeightCare | 68 | $399/mo | $499/mo | Most states; excludes Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana and Mississippi; confirm Alabama | Alternatives | Visit |
| Woodwork | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Confirm treatment-specific state eligibility | Alternatives | Visit |
| 9amHealth | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Eligibility depends on location and the employer or health-plan program | Alternatives | Visit |
| Roen Rx | 68 | $297/mo | $449/mo | All 50 states + DC | Alternatives | Visit |
| Evernow | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Eligibility must be confirmed before enrollment | Alternatives | Visit |
| Joi + Blokes | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| TeleSlim Clinic | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 6 states: IL, TX, CO, MI, PA and AZ | Alternatives | Visit |
| HealthHub | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 46 states claimed; confirm your state | Alternatives | Visit |
| AVArx | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | State-specific live visits apply; confirm product eligibility | Alternatives | Visit |
| Virta Health | 68 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Eligibility depends on covered program and location | Alternatives | Visit |