Nova review
Nova bundles the medication, the $99 care membership and refrigerated shipping into one figure — $198 a month for semaglutide, $210 for tirzepatide — and calls each of them a starting point.
- Scores never bought
- 528 providers tracked
- Every factor auditable
- Updated September 2026
Semaglutide here is $198/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose) — almost exactly our category median of $199.
- Semaglutide
- $198/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose)
- Tirzepatide
- $210/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose)
- Coverage
- 49 states
- Brand-name
- Compounded only
- Oral option
- Yes
- Verification
- Not independently listed
Best for: People who would rather see one all-in number than a membership and a medication charge, and who can accept that the number moves with the dose.
MatchScript's take: Our #95 pick of 528 — priced at or below the category median.
The factor breakdown
Nova on the six Match Score factors — the same sub-scores the quiz reweights to your priorities. See the methodology.
Semaglutide from $198/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose) puts Budget Fit at a below-par 49 — above the budget tiers.
Limited or undisclosed state coverage can slow your start, for a below-par 67 on Speed to Start.
Nova adds an oral/sublingual route on top of injectables, for a solid 83 on Formulary Match.
Support lands at a middling 78 — lighter, meds-first support.
Flexibility scores a below-par 67 — fewer levers to flex your plan.
Open pricing and coverage detail put Transparency at a strong 90.
Pricing in context
How Nova's monthly price sits against the category median and the cheapest provider we track.
| Monthly price | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide |
|---|---|---|
| Novathis providerVisit | $198/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose)−$1 vs median | $210/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose)−$69 vs median |
| Category median421 tracked | $199/mo | $279/mo |
| Cheapest trackedMondaeVisit | $87 per 28 days (13 charges a year) | $126 per 28 days (13 charges a year) |
What we like
- The membership, the medication and refrigerated shipping are quoted as a single figure rather than assembled by the reader
- Daily oral routes for both molecules are priced alongside the weekly injections
- A named medical director and a named nurse practitioner appear with credentials, and 503A fulfillment is stated on the site
- The one state it does not serve is named outright instead of hidden behind a nationwide claim
The caveats
- Every figure is a starting point that rises with dose, and no dose-to-price table exists on any page
- Three price sets are live at once — the figure the pricing service returns, a higher pair inside the pages' own FAQ, and a third set in the shipped code
- The pricing page says medication is billed separately while the product page for the same program says medication is included
- The how-it-works page still says care comes from providers licensed in two states, on a site whose footer claims forty-nine
- Membership and consultation charges are non-refundable even when a provider declines to prescribe, against a promise elsewhere that you are only charged if prescribed
Who it's for — and who should skip it
Nova is for people who would rather see one all-in number than a membership and a medication charge, and who can accept that the number moves with the dose.
Skip it if that doesn't sound like you. A closer fit may be Bodybuilding Health+ (Match Score 72) — or take the quiz to see where Nova lands for your priorities.
How it compares to CoreAge Rx & the closest scorer
Nova against our #1 overall pick and the provider that scores closest to it. Green marks the row leader.
| How it compares | Novathis provider | CoreAge Rxour #1 | Bodybuilding Health+closest scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema price | $198/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose) | $99/mo at every dose | $179/mo (month-to-month, compounded; bundles cost less) |
| Coverage | 49 states | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Formulary | Injectable + oral | Injectable | Injectable |
| Match Score | 72 · C | 91 · A− | 72 · C |
Nova, answered
Is Nova legit?
Nova 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. Like most programs here it dispenses compounded GLP-1s, which are made by a licensed pharmacy but aren't FDA-approved.
How much does Nova cost?
Nova lists compounded semaglutide from $198/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose) and tirzepatide from $210/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose) — below our category median of $199/mo. These are the provider's public figures at our last review (September 2026); confirm on their site, since some teaser tiers step up after month one.
Does Nova ship to my state?
Almost certainly — Nova reports near-nationwide coverage (49 states). Check the exclusions before you pay.
Nova vs Bodybuilding Health+ — which should I pick?
They score within a few points of each other: Nova at 72/100 and Bodybuilding Health+ at 72/100, so neither wins on the headline number. Nova is the better fit for people who would rather see one all-in number than a membership and a medication charge, and who can accept that the number moves with the dose. Bodybuilding Health+ suits readers who want their pharmacy and prescriber named before they pay, and who already know they want a compounded injectable. Run the quiz and the weighting shifts to whichever of those matters more to you.
Pricing & state data last verified September 2026 from Nova'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 Nova's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
Semaglutide here is $198/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose) — almost exactly our category median of $199. Tirzepatide is $210/mo all-in (a starting-at floor that rises with dose). It scores highest on what it is willing to publish up front. Best suited to people who would rather see one all-in number than a membership and a medication charge, and who can accept that the number moves with the dose. If that is not you, Bodybuilding Health+ is the closest thing to it here.
Compare with other providers
Our next-best picks in default ranking order, then the 24 programs that sit nearest Nova here.
- #1Match91/ 100CoreAge RxThe best all-around match: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price, and an easy exit.91/100
- #2Match84/ 100Strut HealthThe only program here carrying both LegitScript and ACHC accreditation, with an oral lozenge route on both molecules at the cheapest entry in this ranking.84/100
- #3Match83/ 100EdenA polished, high-disclosure compounded program with strong nationwide coverage and hands-on support.83/100
- #4Match85/ 100RoA heavyweight telehealth brand with brand-name access and a polished experience — but opaque compounded pricing.85/100
- #5Match82/ 100Telos RxThe widest compounded menu in the ranking at a rock-bottom GLP-1 entry — microdosed semaglutide from ~$49/mo, tirzepatide from ~$99/mo, plus oral GLP-1, intranasal NAD+, recovery peptides and bioidentical HRT, all LegitScript-certified and HIPAA-compliant.82/100
Compare 24 nearby providersHide them
| Provider | Tirzepatide price | Coverage | Alternatives | Go | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivo Health#96 | 71 | $303/mo | $354/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Navio MD#97 | 71 | $345/mo (starting dose, brand-name) | $189/mo (starting dose, compounded) | 48 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Jyra Health#98 | 71 | $169/mo | $133/mo (starting dose, promotional rate, compounded) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Rebody Health#99 | 71 | $326/mo | $272/mo | 47 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Amble#100 | 71 | $195/mo | $358/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| NiceRx#101 | 71 | $202/mo | $303/mo | 46 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| boostAGErx#102 | 71 | $95/mo (billed every 28 days, compounded) | $145/mo (billed every 28 days, compounded) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| FMmeds#103 | 71 | $225/mo (all doses, compounded) | $145/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| FormidableMD#104 | 71 | $169/mo (1 mg dose, compounded) | $199/mo (10 mg dose, compounded) | 1 state | Alternatives | Visit |
| Ivologist#105 | 71 | $149/mo | $249/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| MedLeanRx#106 | 71 | $149/mo (starting dose, promotional rate, compounded) | $273/mo | 1 state | Alternatives | Visit |
| altRX#107 FDA issued Trinity HealthCare Supply, LLC dba altRx a warning letter in June 2026. See FDA's warning-letter database. | 71 | $97/mo | $162/mo | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Collective#108 | 71 | $59/mo (medication only — a separate annual membership is required) | $69/mo (medication only — a separate annual membership is required) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Synergy Rx#109 | 68 | $249/mo | $399/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Nolu#110 | 70 | $249 per 4 weeks | $336/mo | All 50 states plus Washington, D.C. | Alternatives | Visit |
| Fitness RX#111 | 70 | $192/mo | $303/mo | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| PlexusDx#112 | 70 | $192/mo | $293/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| ZYP Medical#113 | 70 | $152/mo | $236/mo | 6 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Revel Health#114 | 70 | $202/mo | $253/mo | 45 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Apex MD#115 | 70 | $299/mo | $399/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| BiltRx#116 | 70 | $81/mo | $129/mo (all doses, compounded) | Coverage not published | Alternatives | Visit |
| Hers#117 FDA issued Hims & Hers Health, Inc. dba Hers a warning letter in September 2025. See FDA's warning-letter database. | 70 | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $299/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, brand-name) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| Peak Wellness#118 | 70 | $253/mo | $354/mo | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
| PlushCare#119 | 70 | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $399/mo (starting dose, compounded) | All 50 states | Alternatives | Visit |
Nova is ranked on our best semaglutide providers, best tirzepatide providers, best GLP-1 programs and best oral GLP-1 providers boards, scored on the same six factors as every other provider there.