GoodRx review: price, pros & cons
GoodRx offers brand-name GLP-1 care online for a $39 monthly membership plus the medication — Wegovy pills and Foundayo from $149, Zepbound KwikPens from $299 — and its coupons show the same self-pay prices at retail pharmacies.
- Scores never bought
- 599 providers tracked
- Every factor auditable
GoodRx is the prescription-discount company, and it now runs its own online weight-loss care.
- Semaglutide
- $149/mo (brand Wegovy pill, starting dose)
- Tirzepatide
- $299/mo (brand Zepbound KwikPen, starting dose)
- Coverage
- 48 states (not Alabama or Louisiana)
- Brand-name
- Yes
- Oral option
- Yes
- Verification
- Not independently listed
Best for: People who want FDA-approved brand-name medication at a self-pay price, including a pill, and who are fine paying more as the dose rises.
MatchScript's take: A straightforward route to brand-name GLP-1s, pills included — add $39 a month for care and expect the price to rise with your dose.
The factor breakdown
GoodRx on the six Match Score factors — the same sub-scores the quiz reweights to your priorities. See the methodology.
The Wegovy pill starts at $149 a month, but a $39 membership is added and the price rises with the dose, so Budget Fit is 64.
Limited or undisclosed state coverage can slow your start, for a middling 80 on Speed to Start.
Brand-name semaglutide and tirzepatide, two oral options and orforglipron (Foundayo) give Formulary Match a 95; nothing compounded.
Support Level scores 66/100 in our comparison. Confirm who answers clinical questions, how to reach them and whether follow-up visits cost extra.
Flexibility scores 80/100 in our comparison. Check the renewal, cancellation and refund terms before paying; dose changes require a prescriber's approval.
Every dose price, the membership fee and the excluded states are printed in the footnotes.
Pricing in context
How GoodRx's monthly price sits against the category median and the cheapest provider we track.
| Monthly price | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| GoodRxthis providerVisit | $149/mo (brand Wegovy pill, starting dose)−$41 vs median | $299/mo (brand Zepbound KwikPen, starting dose)+$40 vs median |
| 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 GoodRx's own website in October 2026. Quoted text is theirs.
- The page leads with "$39/mo. to start your weight loss treatment" and "Medication cost not included.", then "As low as $149 for medication".
- A footnote reads "Wegovy pill offer applies only to 1.5 mg. 4 mg dose is $199/month. Higher doses start at $299/month. Membership fee of $39/month applies and does not include medication cost."
- The disclosure adds "Weight loss treatment via GoodRx Care Direct is not available in Alabama or Louisiana at this time."
What we like
- Only FDA-approved brand-name medication: Wegovy pens and pills, Foundayo and Zepbound KwikPens
- Two oral options start at $149 a month for the medication: the Wegovy pill at 1.5 mg and Foundayo at its first doses
- Its coupon pages show self-pay Zepbound KwikPen at $299 and Wegovy 1.5 mg tablets at $149 at pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, without a membership
- The care plan can be canceled any time from your account dashboard, at least one day before renewal
- The footnotes spell out the price at each dose, including the higher-dose prices
The caveats
- Online care costs $39 a month on top of the medication, so the Wegovy pill really starts at $188 a month
- Prices climb with the dose: the Wegovy pill is $199 at 4 mg and from $299 above that, and the $199 Wegovy pen price covers only the first two fills before rising to $349
- Several prices are offers that end December 31, 2026, and the drug makers can change their self-pay programs at any time
- Weight-loss care is not available in Alabama or Louisiana, and there are no compounded options
- GoodRx is not insurance, and the discounts cannot be combined with your insurance benefits
GoodRx · semaglutide $149/mo (brand Wegovy pill, starting dose) · tirzepatide $299/mo (brand Zepbound KwikPen, starting dose)Check the current price and eligibility on their site.
Visit GoodRxWho it's for — and who should skip it
GoodRx is for people who want FDA-approved brand-name medication at a self-pay price, including a pill, and who are fine paying more as the dose rises.
Skip it if that doesn't sound like you. A closer fit may be Strut Health (Match Score 79) — or take the quiz to see where GoodRx 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.
Oral GLP-1s vs. injections. Understand the differences between approved oral medicines, compounded forms and injections.
Insurance and GLP-1 coverage. Check benefits, prior authorization and medication costs separately from care fees.
How it compares to CoreAge Rx & the closest scorer
GoodRx against CoreAge Rx and the provider that scores closest to it. Green marks the row leader.
| How it compares | GoodRxthis provider | CoreAge Rxfeatured | Strut Healthclosest scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema price | $149/mo (brand Wegovy pill, starting dose) | $99/mo at every dose | $129/mo |
| Coverage | 48 states (not Alabama or Louisiana) | U.S. only — restrictions vary by state and therapy, list not published | 49 states — Arkansas excluded |
| Formulary | Injectable + oral + brand | Injectable | Injectable + oral |
| Match Score | 79 · C | 91 · A− | 79 · C |
GoodRx, answered
Is GoodRx legit?
GoodRx 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 dispenses FDA-approved brand-name medication rather than the compounded formulas most programs here sell, which is why its pricing sits higher.
How much does GoodRx cost?
GoodRx lists compounded semaglutide from $149/mo (brand Wegovy pill, starting dose) and tirzepatide from $299/mo (brand Zepbound KwikPen, starting dose) — below our category median of $190/mo. These are the provider's public figures at our last review; confirm on their site, since some teaser tiers step up after month one.
Does GoodRx ship to my state?
Almost certainly — GoodRx reports near-nationwide coverage (48 states (not Alabama or Louisiana)). Check the exclusions before you pay.
GoodRx vs CoreAge Rx — which is better?
GoodRx scores 79/100 and CoreAge Rx scores 91/100, the latter on the strength of the same flat price at every dose on both molecules and easy cancellation. GoodRx can still win for you if its strengths match your priorities: it is built for people who want FDA-approved brand-name medication at a self-pay price, including a pill, and who are fine paying more as the dose rises. Run the quiz to see which comes out ahead for you.
Pricing & state data come from GoodRx'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 GoodRx's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
GoodRx is the prescription-discount company, and it now runs its own online weight-loss care. For $39 a month you get a provider who can prescribe brand-name Wegovy (pen or pill), Foundayo or Zepbound, with the medication billed separately: $149 a month for the Wegovy pill at 1.5 mg or Foundayo at its first doses, $199 for the first two Wegovy pen fills, and $299 for a Zepbound KwikPen. Prices rise at higher doses, several are offers ending December 31, 2026, and the service is not available in Alabama or Louisiana. If you already have a prescription, its coupon pages show the same self-pay prices at major pharmacies with no membership. It sells no compounded medication. It suits people who want FDA-approved brands, including a pill, at a cash price. Bottom line: a clear, credible brand-name option — budget for the dose you will end up on.
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 GoodRx 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rylo Health | 79 | $139/mo | $229/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Ivologist | 79 | $199/mo | $299/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Healthicare | 79 | $126/mo | $144/mo | All 50 states (California priced separately) | Alternatives | Visit |
| Luvo Health | 76 | $226/mo | $270/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| EverSlim | 78 | $113/mo | $136/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Idgie Health | 78 | $149/mo | $229/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| MadeMed | 75 | $239/mo (quarterly plan) | $399/mo (quarterly plan) | Varies by product (23 states for injectable semaglutide, 40 for oral) | Alternatives | Visit |
| Trimi | 77 | $175/mo | $235/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Belle Health | 77 | $199/mo | $249/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Amazon One Medical | 77 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Bionomy Health | 77 | $189/mo | $249/mo | 48 states (not Alaska or Hawaii) | Alternatives | Visit |
| PlexusDx | 77 | $189/mo | $289/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| NextMeds | 77 | $79/mo | $109/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Zappy Health | 77 | $249/mo | $349/mo | 49 states — all except Hawaii | Alternatives | Visit |
| Bodi Envi | 77 | $155/mo | $229/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Measured | 77 | $199/mo | $299/mo | 26 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| OurView Health | 77 | $109/mo | $129/mo | 46 states + DC (not AR, CT, HI or NJ) | Alternatives | Visit |
| NexLife | 77 | $139/mo | $169/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| PepHaūs | 77 | $169/mo | $239/mo | All 50 states plus Washington, D.C. | Alternatives | Visit |
| Rixa Health | 77 | $140/mo (oral, starting dose) | $225/mo (oral, starting dose) | Most states; Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, North Dakota and South Dakota listed as forthcoming | Alternatives | Visit |
| Renlo Health | 77 | $199/mo | $269/mo | All 50 states + DC | Alternatives | Visit |
| Oak | 74 | $190/mo | Not disclosed | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Wellorithm | 74 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | All 50 states plus Washington, D.C. | Alternatives | Visit |
| SnagRx | 74 | $99/mo | $149/mo | All 50 states plus Washington D.C. (per Terms) | Alternatives | Visit |
GoodRx appears on our best semaglutide providers, best tirzepatide providers, best GLP-1 programs, best brand-name GLP-1 providers and best oral GLP-1 providers boards, scored on the same six factors as every other provider there.