Transparency matters — especially when you’re making a health investment. GLP3 separates program fees from medication costs so you always know exactly what you’re paying for and what you’re getting.
This breakdown covers what each program tier includes, how medication pricing works, and what’s not covered — with no fine print.
GLP3 Program Fees
Your program fee covers the medical oversight, physician access, and support infrastructure that makes medication-based weight loss safe and effective. These are recurring monthly fees for active program enrollment.
Essential Program
Designed for patients who want physician-supervised medication management with standard check-in frequency.
Includes:
- Initial physician evaluation and treatment plan
- Monthly telehealth check-in with your physician
- Prescription management (new prescriptions, refills, dose adjustments)
- Secure messaging access to your care team
- Basic nutritional guidance
- Side effect monitoring and management
Advanced Program
For patients seeking more frequent physician contact and structured nutritional support.
Includes everything in Essential, plus:
- Bi-weekly telehealth check-ins with your physician
- Detailed nutritional planning with protein and macronutrient targets
- Activity recommendations calibrated to your treatment phase
- Priority messaging response (within 24 hours)
- Progress tracking with physician-reviewed metrics
Elite — GLP-3 Program
Comprehensive support for patients on triple agonist therapy or seeking maximum oversight.
Includes everything in Advanced, plus:
- Weekly telehealth check-ins with your physician
- Access to triple agonist (GLP-3) medication evaluation
- Comprehensive body composition tracking
- Personalized exercise programming
- Maintenance transition planning
- Post-treatment follow-up included
Current pricing for each tier is listed on our Pricing & Inclusions page.
Medication Costs (Separate from Program Fees)
Medication costs are separate from your GLP3 program fee. This is standard practice in telehealth weight loss — the program provides the medical care; the pharmacy provides the medication.
How Medication Pricing Works
GLP-1 and related medications vary significantly in cost based on:
- Brand vs. compounded: Brand-name medications (Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) carry manufacturer pricing. Compounded versions, prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies, are often significantly less expensive.
- Insurance coverage: Some insurance plans cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss; others cover them only for diabetes. Coverage is expanding but inconsistent across insurers.
- Dosage: Higher doses of some medications cost more than starter doses.
- Pharmacy: Prices vary between retail pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, and specialty pharmacies.
What GLP3 Does to Help with Cost
- Insurance verification: Our team helps check your insurance coverage before you start, so you know what to expect.
- Manufacturer coupons: We help identify savings cards and patient assistance programs from medication manufacturers.
- Compounding options: When clinically appropriate, your physician may prescribe compounded versions that are more affordable while maintaining the same active ingredients and dosing.
- Pharmacy guidance: We work with pharmacies that offer competitive pricing and reliable fulfillment.
What’s Not Included
Transparency means telling you what’s not covered, too:
- Medication cost: As described above, medication is billed separately through your pharmacy.
- Lab work: If your physician orders blood work (metabolic panel, thyroid function, A1C), lab fees are billed through the lab. Many insurance plans cover routine labs.
- Specialist referrals: If your physician recommends seeing a specialist (endocrinologist, cardiologist, etc.), those visits are outside the GLP3 program.
- Emergency medical care: GLP3 provides telehealth-based outpatient care. Emergency situations should go to your local ER.
Insurance and HSA/FSA
Insurance Coverage
Insurance coverage for medical weight loss varies widely:
- Some plans cover both the telehealth program and the medication.
- Some cover medication only when prescribed for diabetes (not weight loss specifically).
- Some don’t cover weight loss medications at all.
- Medicare is expanding coverage for GLP-1 medications — check current eligibility.
We recommend checking with your insurer before starting. Our team can help you ask the right questions.
HSA/FSA Eligibility
Medical weight loss programs and FDA-approved medications are generally eligible expenses under Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). This allows you to pay with pre-tax dollars, effectively reducing your out-of-pocket cost by 20-35% depending on your tax bracket.
Read more: Do You Take Insurance or HSA/FSA?
How GLP3 Compares on Value
When evaluating cost, consider what you’re actually getting:
- Generic telehealth pharmacy: Often charges $200-400/month for medication access with minimal physician oversight. Consultations may last 5-10 minutes. Follow-up is automated.
- In-person obesity medicine clinic: Comprehensive but expensive — $300-600/month for program fees plus medication. Requires in-person visits.
- GLP3: Board-certified physician oversight, structured check-ins, nutritional guidance, and ongoing management at competitive telehealth pricing with the quality of a dedicated medical program.
The cheapest option isn’t always the best value. A program that provides real physician oversight, manages your side effects, optimizes your dosing, and plans your maintenance transition delivers better results per dollar spent than a prescription mill that offers the medication without the medicine.
Getting Started
The initial consultation is free. You’ll know your medication options, estimated costs (including insurance or self-pay), and program recommendation before you commit to anything.
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Disclaimer: Program pricing is subject to change. Medication costs vary based on insurance, pharmacy, and medication type. GLP3 does not guarantee specific cost estimates for medications. Contact your insurance provider for coverage details.
