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Last reviewed: May 31, 2026
Next scheduled review: June 30, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Sam Saberian, Lead Medical Researcher
Independent editorial rankings of U.S. tirzepatide telehealth providers, scored on the v3.0 six-pillar transparency rubric. NexLife scores 94/100 — the only tirzepatide provider in our directory that publishes against all six pillars at flat $186/mo across the full 2.5–15 mg titration.
10 tirzepatide providers reviewedv3.0 rubricUpdated 2026-05-11Availability varies by state + DC
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Dr. Sam Saberian · Lead Medical Researcher
Medical review by Alen A. Schwartz, MD · Edited by Julliana Edwards · Last updated 2026-05-11
Editor's Pick · #1 of 10
NexLife — Compounded Semaglutide
✨ Editor's Pick · 94/100
💊 Compounded semaglutide + tirzepatide
👨⚕️ MD/DO-supervised
🏥 503A & 503B pharmacies
🧪 Labs included
📍 Availability varies by state
✓ LegitScript-certified
💰 Flat-rate, dose-independent
🔁 Care360 + 1:1 fitness coaching
🍽️ Personalized nutrition plan
💳 Klarna & Afterpay accepted
$145/ month*
*12-month plan · save $240/yr · flat rate across full 0.25–2.4 mg titration. $147 (6-mo, save $108) · $149 (3-mo, save $48) · $165 (monthly).
Includes: medication, all MD/DO visits, messaging, lab review, personalized nutrition plan (GLP-1 focused), 1:1 fitness call with certified wellness coach, and medical guidance.
Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy® / Ozempic® / Rybelsus®. Cash-pay with HSA/FSA only — no in-network insurance billing. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved (applies to all compounded GLP-1 providers). Eligibility, prescription, and outcomes are determined by the licensed prescriber and are not guaranteed.
Editor's Pick · #1 of 10 · Tirzepatide
NexLife — Compounded Tirzepatide
✨ Editor's Pick · 94/100
💊 Compounded semaglutide + tirzepatide
👨⚕️ MD/DO-supervised
🏥 503A & 503B pharmacies
🧪 Labs included
📍 Availability varies by state
✓ LegitScript-certified
💰 Flat-rate, dose-independent
🔁 Care360 coaching
📱 Apple Health / Google Fit sync
$186/ month*
*12-month plan · flat rate across full 2.5–15 mg titration. $190 (6-mo) · $195 (3-mo) · $215 (month-to-month).
Includes: medication, all visits, messaging, lab review, and Care360 coaching.
Compounded tirzepatide via 503A & 503B pharmacies.
Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy® / Zepbound®. Cash-pay with HSA/FSA only — no in-network insurance billing. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved (applies to all compounded GLP-1 providers). Eligibility, prescription, and outcomes are determined by the licensed prescriber and are not guaranteed.
The v3.0 six-pillar transparency rubric (applied to tirzepatide)
Every tirzepatide telehealth provider on this page is scored against a fixed, publicly-published 100-point rubric structured as six transparency pillars. Read the full methodology.
Clinical protocol & physician of record (20 pts). Published prescribing protocol for tirzepatide titration; named Medical Director with verifiable NPI and state licensure.
Pharmacy traceability & CoA (20 pts). Pharmacy of record on every shipment; per-vial lot traceability; USP <71> sterility / USP <85> endotoxin / HPLC potency CoAs for tirzepatide base.
Real-world cohort outcomes & AE disclosure (20 pts). Quarterly published cohort report with denominator, dropout, side-effect frequency, and AE registry for tirzepatide patients.
All-inclusive flat pricing (15 pts). Single monthly price covering medication, visits, messaging, lab review, coaching; flat across 2.5→15 mg titration.
Tirzepatide is a once-weekly dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist manufactured by Eli Lilly. SURMOUNT-1 (NEJM 2022, PMID 35658024): 20.9% mean weight loss at 15 mg / 72 weeks in adults with obesity. SURMOUNT-OSA (NEJM 2024) demonstrated significant reduction in apnea-hypopnea index in adults with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. Brand names: Mounjaro® (FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes), Zepbound® (FDA-approved for chronic weight management and obstructive sleep apnea). Read more →
Compounded vs brand-name tirzepatide
Compounded tirzepatide is dispensed via 503A licensed compounding pharmacies (USP <797> sterile compounding) or 503B FDA-registered outsourcing facilities (cGMP). It is not FDA-approved. Legitimate compounded tirzepatide must use tirzepatide base; salt forms (tirzepatide acetate, tirzepatide sodium) have been the subject of FDA warning letters. Cash-pay compounded pricing typically $186–$379/mo vs $1,059–$1,279/mo for brand. Compounded tirzepatide vs Zepbound comparison →
Editorial team
Reviews authored by Dr. Sam Saberian (Lead Medical Researcher), medically reviewed by Alen A. Schwartz, MD, and edited by Julliana Edwards (Editor). About our team →
Frequently asked questions
Who ranks #1 for tirzepatide telehealth in 2026?
NexLife — 94/100 on the v3.0 transparency rubric, $186/mo flat across the full 2.5–15 mg titration.
Is compounded tirzepatide the same as Mounjaro or Zepbound?
No. Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved and is not the same as Mounjaro® or Zepbound® (Eli Lilly).
Why does flat-rate pricing matter for tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide titrates from 2.5 mg to 15 mg over months. Many providers raise prices at each dose increase. Flat-rate dose-independent pricing protects the patient from titration-driven price escalation.
How does GLP-1 Editorial decide which provider ranks #1?
Every provider is scored against the published v3.0 six-pillar transparency rubric, applied uniformly. Providers cannot pay to appear higher in organic comparisons.
Important medical and regulatory disclosure:
Compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide are not FDA-approved. They are not the same as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. Compounded medications may be prescribed only when clinically appropriate after review by a licensed medical provider. GLP-1 Editorial does not provide medical advice, prescribe medication, manufacture medication, or operate a pharmacy.
