Knownwell review: price, pros & cons
Knownwell is a weight-inclusive obesity-medicine practice that bills visits to insurance, charges no membership fee, and publishes out-of-pocket prices for brand-name GLP-1s filled at outside pharmacies.
- Scores never bought
- 599 providers tracked
- Every factor auditable
Knownwell is a medical practice, not a medication shop.
- Semaglutide
- $349/mo (brand Wegovy)
- Tirzepatide
- $299/mo (brand Zepbound)
- Coverage
- All 50 states
- Brand-name
- Yes
- Oral option
- Yes
- Verification
- Not independently listed
Best for: Insured patients who want the same obesity-medicine clinician over time, with dietitians and coaching, on brand-name medication.
MatchScript's take: Specialist obesity care with no membership fee — but the medication is bought separately at brand list prices unless insurance steps in.
The factor breakdown
Knownwell on the six Match Score factors — the same sub-scores the quiz reweights to your priorities. See the methodology.
Semaglutide from $349/mo (brand Wegovy) puts Budget Fit at a below-par 36 — above the budget tiers.
Published all-50-state access broadens availability; appointment and shipping times still need confirmation, for a below-par 74 on Speed to Start.
Knownwell lists an oral/sublingual route and brand-name access, for an exceptional 95 on Formulary Match.
Support Level scores 92/100 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.
Thinner public disclosure than the highest-scoring programs keeps Transparency at a below-par 62.
Pricing in context
How Knownwell's monthly price sits against the category median and the cheapest provider we track.
| Monthly price | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| Knownwellthis providerVisit | $349/mo (brand Wegovy)+$159 vs median | $299/mo (brand Zepbound)+$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 Knownwell's own website in October 2026. Quoted text is theirs.
- The Wegovy pen card shows a starting-dose "Price per month" of $349 with "Limited Time Offer for new patients: $199 for 2 months"; the Zepbound vial and KwikPen cards show $299.
- The disclaimer states "knownwell does not dispense medications and is not a pharmacy" and that "All pricing is list pricing based on information provided by the respective drug manufacturers."
What we like
- Obesity-medicine clinicians with registered dietitians and health coaches, and you see the same clinician across visits
- In-network with most major commercial plans and Medicare, with no membership fee — you pay for the visit
- Publishes out-of-pocket list prices for the Wegovy pen and pill, Zepbound, Ozempic, Saxenda and the Foundayo pill
- Virtual weight care in all 50 states, plus in-person clinics in select cities
- Its team handles prior authorization to get medication covered
The caveats
- Self-pay visit fees are not shown on its pricing pages and come on top of medication
- Medication is filled at outside pharmacies at manufacturer list prices — $349 a month for the Wegovy pen and $299 for a Zepbound vial at the starting dose
- The $199 Wegovy price is a new-patient offer for two months, not the standing rate
- No compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide
- Canceling an appointment inside 24 hours, or missing it, costs $50
Knownwell · semaglutide $349/mo (brand Wegovy) · tirzepatide $299/mo (brand Zepbound)Check the current price and eligibility on their site.
Visit KnownwellWho it's for — and who should skip it
Knownwell is for insured patients who want the same obesity-medicine clinician over time, with dietitians and coaching, on brand-name medication.
Skip it if that doesn't sound like you. A closer fit may be Gala Health (Match Score 72) — or take the quiz to see where Knownwell 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
Knownwell against CoreAge Rx and the provider that scores closest to it. Green marks the row leader.
| How it compares | Knownwellthis provider | CoreAge Rxfeatured | Gala Healthclosest scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema price | $349/mo (brand Wegovy) | $99/mo at every dose | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | U.S. only — restrictions vary by state and therapy, list not published | All 50 states |
| Formulary | Injectable + oral + brand | Injectable | Injectable + brand |
| Match Score | 72 · C | 91 · A− | 72 · C |
Knownwell, answered
Is Knownwell legit?
Knownwell 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 Knownwell cost?
Knownwell lists compounded semaglutide from $349/mo (brand Wegovy) and tirzepatide from $299/mo (brand Zepbound) — above 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 Knownwell ship to my state?
Yes — Knownwell reports availability in all 50 states, so most people can start within days.
Knownwell vs Gala Health — which should I pick?
They score within a few points of each other: Knownwell at 72/100 and Gala Health at 72/100, so neither wins on the headline number. Knownwell is the better fit for insured patients who want the same obesity-medicine clinician over time, with dietitians and coaching, on brand-name medication. Gala Health suits women who want nationwide compounded GLP-1 access with brand-name and hormone-therapy care under the same roof. Run the quiz and the weighting shifts to whichever of those matters more to you.
Pricing & state data come from Knownwell'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 Knownwell's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
Knownwell is a medical practice, not a medication shop. Its clinicians specialize in obesity medicine, you keep the same one across visits, and dietitians and health coaches are part of the team. Visits are billed to insurance — it is in-network with most commercial plans and Medicare — and there is no membership fee. Medication is filled at outside pharmacies, and its pricing page lists the manufacturer cash prices: $349 a month for the Wegovy pen at the starting dose, $299 for Zepbound, plus pills such as Foundayo and the Wegovy pill. Those prices are the drug alone; self-pay visits cost extra, and the rate is not shown on its pricing pages. There is no compounded option. If you have coverage, or want brand-name medication with real specialist oversight in any state, it is a strong choice; if you are looking for the lowest cash price, look elsewhere.
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 Knownwell 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Pharmacy | 72 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Most states; compounded semaglutide excludes Mississippi and New Mexico | Alternatives | Visit |
| AskRx | 72 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Emerge Weight Loss | 72 | Not disclosed | $224/mo (starting dose) | Excludes California; other availability may vary | Alternatives | Visit |
| Noom Med | 72 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not available in all 50 states; confirm plan eligibility | Alternatives | Visit |
| Lumora MD | 72 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | All 50 states; medications and protocols vary | Alternatives | Visit |
| Hello Alpha | 72 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Eligibility must be confirmed before enrollment | Alternatives | Visit |
| Rewinding RX | 72 | $139/mo | $189/mo | U.S. coverage claimed; confirm your state | Alternatives | Visit |
| Klarity Health | 72 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Actin | 72 | $169/mo | $269/mo | Confirm state and formulation eligibility | Alternatives | Visit |
| Chronos Body Health & Wellness | 72 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Louisiana and Texas | Alternatives | Visit |
| SexyMD | 72 | $149/mo (month-to-month) | $249/mo (month-to-month) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| SurpassMD | 72 | $219/mo | $309/mo | All 50 states plus Washington, D.C. | Alternatives | Visit |
| Tomorrow | 72 | $199/mo | $299/mo | Advertises all-state clinician network; treatment availability varies by licensure | Alternatives | Visit |
| Peter MD | 69 | $149/mo starting (first-time tier) | $249/mo billed quarterly | 46 states for semaglutide (not AL, ID, AK or HI); tirzepatide excludes AL and ID | Alternatives | Visit |
| HealthSource | 71 | $216/mo | $324/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Southern Vitality and Weight Loss | 71 | $199/mo (1-month package) | $299/mo (1-month package) | Georgia-based; physician licensed in 11 states, list not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Wholesome Clinic | 71 | $159/mo (starting dose) | $349/mo (starting dose) | 7 states: Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Oregon and Arkansas | Alternatives | Visit |
| Wisp | 71 | $225/mo | Not disclosed | 40 states + DC for brand-name injectables; 26 states + DC for sublingual semaglutide | Alternatives | Visit |
| TrueMe | 71 | $139/mo | $149/mo | 6 states (AZ, TX, PA, CO, MO, WI) | Alternatives | Visit |
| Go Vida Plena | 71 | $299/mo | $399/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| NuuVim | 71 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | All 50 states + DC | Alternatives | Visit |
| Potere Health MD | 71 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 1 state (Utah) | Alternatives | Visit |
| Rex MD | 71 | $349/mo (brand Wegovy pill) | Not disclosed | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Alloy | 71 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 48 states | Alternatives | Visit |
Knownwell 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.