Calculator method
Price the program in three passes
First capture month one, then the recurring monthly price, then any fees that appear only after eligibility screening.
- Month one
- Recurring month
- Extra fees
Estimate the real monthly cost before checkout
Enter the numbers a provider shows you — medication, fees and one-time costs — and see the true monthly total, month by month.
Step 1 of 3
Your true monthly cost
$0/mo
Medication plus recurring fees plus one-time costs spread across your months.
- Medication$0
- Membership$0
- One-time spread$0
Cost by monthMonth 1 carries the one-time costs
$03 months total
$0annualized (12 mo)
Is this quote ready to compare?
0/6 Needs source checks
Start by confirming the exact medication name, dose form and whether it is FDA-approved, compounded or off-label.
Use current numbers from provider checkout, manufacturer or pharmacy pricing pages. This does not verify eligibility, coverage or final checkout price.
Common questions
Why does the calculator ask for one-time fees?
One-time intake, lab or onboarding fees can make the first month look very different from the recurring monthly cost. Spreading them across the intended program length makes comparisons cleaner.
Can this calculator confirm insurance coverage?
No. It is a worksheet for public prices and checkout quotes. Insurance approval, copays and prior authorization need confirmation from the provider, insurer or pharmacy.
Does the calculator include unapproved or compounded GLP-1 products?
No. The calculator only uses pricing and terms from published sources for FDA-approved brand medications and official pharmacy or manufacturer pages. It excludes unapproved or compounded products that are not listed on the linked source pages.
Why are membership fees shown separately?
Membership or platform fees are separate charges from the medication itself. Showing them separately makes it possible to compare the underlying drug price across vendors and to assess whether a lower medication price is offset by higher recurring service fees.
Are the prices in the calculator guaranteed?
No. The calculator uses published cash-pay prices from source links, but prices and program terms change. Always verify current pricing and eligibility at the source before purchasing.
Is this a substitute for medical advice?
No. The calculator is a cost-comparison tool only. It does not provide medical advice, dosing instructions, or clinical recommendations. Consult a licensed healthcare provider for individualized care.
GLP-1 cost worksheet
Use the GLP-1 cost calculator as a checkout sanity check
This calculator is for separating medication price, membership fees and one-time charges before you commit to a GLP-1 program. It does not verify eligibility, insurance coverage or medical suitability.
What numbers to enter
Use the actual numbers shown by a provider, pharmacy, manufacturer program or checkout screen. The main mistake is comparing a medication-only price against a program bundle that includes visits, labs or membership support.
- Medication price per month: the drug cost shown by the pharmacy, manufacturer or provider.
- Membership fee: any recurring platform, coaching, visit or subscription charge.
- One-time costs: onboarding, labs, shipping, consult fees or first-order charges.
What the calculator cannot tell you
A cost worksheet is not a medical or insurance decision tool. It cannot confirm whether a prescription is appropriate, whether an insurer will reimburse it, or whether a product is FDA-approved.
- Confirm the exact medication and formulation before paying.
- Ask whether the product is FDA-approved, compounded or otherwise unapproved.
- Check cancellation, refill and refund language before entering payment details.
Next step
Use the result as a starting point, then move to the page that helps you verify the next decision.