GLP-1 Weight Loss in Burlington (2026)

178 GLP-1 telehealth providers ship to Burlington, Vermont. Compounded semaglutide averages $219/month — same active ingredient as Wegovy and Ozempic, a fraction of the cost.

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Featured GLP-1 providers serving Burlington

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Top pick
7.6
Maximus
Compounded from
$249.99/mo
Save $1,099.01/mo vs Wegovy
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8.3
Found
Compounded from
$99/mo
Save $1,250/mo vs Wegovy
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6.2
Wellorithm
Compounded from
$147/mo
Save $1,202/mo vs Wegovy
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7.8
Embody
Compounded from
$79/mo
Save $1,270/mo vs Wegovy
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8.2
Gala
Compounded from
$149/mo
Save $937/mo vs Zepbound
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6.9
TMates
Compounded from
$249/mo
Save $1,100/mo vs Wegovy
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Provider	Compounded from	Save vs brand
7.6MaximusTop pick	$249.99/mo	Save $1,099.01/mo	Get started →
8.3Found	$99/mo	Save $1,250/mo	Get started →
6.2Wellorithm	$147/mo	Save $1,202/mo	Get started →
7.8Embody	$79/mo	Save $1,270/mo	Get started →
8.2Gala	$149/mo	Save $937/mo	Get started →
6.9TMates	$249/mo	Save $1,100/mo	Get started →

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Burlington at a Glance

Burlington population

44,743

City proper

Metro-area population

225,562

Wider telehealth market

Vermont obesity rank

#48 of 50

1 = highest prevalence

Vermont avg. compounded price

$219/mo

Semaglutide, cash-pay

About GLP-1 Access in Burlington

Burlington is a major city in Vermont with a population of approximately 44,743 residents. Telehealth is legal in Vermont, and licensed GLP-1 providers can prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide and ship directly to Burlington ZIP codes. Prices, formulary availability, and specific provider state coverage vary — confirm with the provider before starting.

The greater Burlington metro area is home to roughly 225,562 residents — one of the larger telehealth markets in Vermont, even though the city proper is smaller.

Vermont's adult obesity rate is approximately 28.8% based on CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data^[2], and state rankings are published in CDC's Adult Obesity Facts^[3]. Vermont has lower obesity prevalence than most states (#48 of 50), but telehealth still widens access beyond Vermont's major metros for Burlington residents who don't live near a specialist. Before starting treatment, it's worth understanding what the clinical trials actually showed about GLP-1 side effects.

Vermont Medicaid covers GLP-1s for obesity with prior authorization, so Burlington residents on Medicaid should start by asking their prescriber to document a qualifying BMI and comorbidities for the PA request.

Looking beyond Burlington? See all GLP-1 providers in Vermont, or read our Vermont Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Semaglutide in Burlington

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Tirzepatide in Burlington

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All GLP-1 Providers Serving Burlington

CoreAge Rx

Verified partner

Best for: best overall value

8.3

CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-certified compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with free 2-day shipping to all 50 states. Backed by licensed physicians and 24/7 support, it delivers the most competitive pricing in the compounded GLP-1 space.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

8.5

Effectiveness25%

8.5

User Experience15%

8.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.8

Accessibility10%

Support10%

8.4

Pros

✓LegitScript certified — rigorous pharmacy standards
✓Free 2-day shipping nationwide
✓Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
✓Lowest per-month pricing in the compounded segment
✓24/7 support team
✓All 50 states covered

Cons

✗Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
✗Newer brand with fewer independent reviews than legacy players

Starting from $99/moRead full review →

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Enhance MD

Verified partner

Best for: lab-monitored compounded GLP-1 with mandatory video visit

8.2

Enhance MD pairs compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with mandatory baseline metabolic labs at Quest Diagnostics and a synchronous video visit with a board-certified clinician — a more rigorous onboarding than the async-only compounded GLP-1 model most telehealth providers use. Three tiers (Core semaglutide, Advanced tirzepatide, Elite combined) plus $100-off-first-order intro pricing ($112 first month on Core with code SUMMER100).

Score Breakdown

Value25%

Effectiveness25%

User Experience15%

8.5

Trust & Safety15%

Accessibility10%

8.5

Support10%

8.9

Pros

✓Baseline and ongoing metabolic labs (CMP, lipids, TSH, HbA1c) at Quest every 6 months — rare for compounded GLP-1
✓Mandatory video visit with a US-licensed MD or NP before your first prescription — not a pure questionnaire model
✓Three tiers, including a combined semaglutide + tirzepatide Elite plan ($322/mo) for patients plateaued on one GLP-1
✓Uses LegitScript-certified 503A pharmacies (Tru Meds Rx, Strive Pharmacy, Pharmacy Hub)
✓Intro pricing via $100 off your first order (code SUMMER100): $112 Core, $180 Advanced, $222 Elite first month
✓Unlimited clinician messaging and dose-adjustment support included

Cons

✗Compounded only — no FDA-approved Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
✗Not available in 10 states: AL, AR, GA, HI, LA, MS, MO, SC, TN, WV
✗Mandatory lab work adds 5–10 days to onboarding vs async-only competitors
✗No insurance accepted — cash pay, HSA/FSA eligible
✗Intro discount applies only to the first order — ongoing rates are $212–$322/mo on 12-month plans, or $249–$379/mo month-to-month

Starting from $112/moRead full review →

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bmiMD

Verified partner

Best for: mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access

8.1

Medical weight loss clinic offering GLP-1 prescriptions through telehealth.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

Effectiveness25%

User Experience15%

7.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.3

Accessibility10%

8.5

Support10%

Pros

✓Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available

Cons

✗Cheapest advertised rates require a 12-month prepaid plan — month-to-month is $129 for semaglutide and $139 for sermorelin injection

Starting from $99/moRead full review →

Visit bmiMD →

RxSpan MD

Verified partner

Best for: physician-led, pharmacy-transparent compounded GLP-1 with brand-name options

8.1

RxSpan MD is a physician-led telehealth practice founded by Dr. John Diaz, a board-certified plastic surgeon, offering compounded GLP-1 weight loss — semaglutide and tirzepatide from $249/mo, as injections or oral capsules — plus brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic. It's unusually transparent: it names its 503A pharmacy partners (Belmar, Strive, Epiq Scripts, Casa Pharma) and medical group, ships free, and includes unlimited 24/7 support. Available in all 50 states.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

Effectiveness25%

8.5

User Experience15%

7.5

Trust & Safety15%

9.3

Accessibility10%

8.5

Support10%

8.9

Pros

✓Physician-led — founded by Dr. John Diaz, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 20+ years' experience
✓Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from $249/mo (injection or oral capsules), plus brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic
✓Names its 503A pharmacy partners (Belmar, Strive, Epiq Scripts, Casa Pharma) and medical group
✓LegitScript-certified (#50405601); free expedited shipping and unlimited 24/7 support included
✓Available in all 50 states via a 2-minute assessment

Cons

✗Compounded pricing ($249 semaglutide / $329 tirzepatide) sits mid-to-high versus the cheapest telehealth options
✗Brand-name GLP-1 is priced steeply (Wegovy $1,349, Ozempic $1,299, Zepbound $1,069)
✗Multi-vertical practice (also hair, sexual health, longevity), not weight-loss-only
✗You pay at checkout before a clinician reviews you, and the site says a prescription is not guaranteed

Starting from $249/moRead full review →

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Strut Health

Verified partner

Best for: oral-lozenge compounded GLP-1 access

8.0

Strut Health offers LegitScript + ACHC-accredited compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both injectable and oral lozenge formats, shipping to 49 states. Board-certified US physicians handle prescribing with free unlimited follow-up messaging, but eligibility is gated behind a 'medical necessity' clinician determination that isn't publicly defined.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

8.5

Effectiveness25%

User Experience15%

Trust & Safety15%

7.3

Accessibility10%

Support10%

Pros

✓Both LegitScript and ACHC accredited — pharmacy oversight most compounded GLP-1 providers don't carry
✓Oral lozenge option for semaglutide ($99/mo) and tirzepatide ($199/mo) — an injection-free alternative
✓Auto-refill pricing saves 13–21% vs one-off orders
✓Free unlimited follow-up messaging with board-certified US physicians
✓Ships to 49 states (only Arkansas excluded)

Cons

✗Requires a "medical necessity" review, but the criteria aren't published — you can't self-screen before paying for a consult
✗Compounded only — no FDA-approved Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
✗Pharmacy partners aren't named — you can't check the compounding source
✗No insurance accepted — cash pay only
✗Phone consultation requirement varies by state

Editorial score · methodology

$149/mosemaglutide

$179/motirzepatide

CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideNAD+LegitScript Verified

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In-Person vs Telehealth in Burlington

Patients in Burlington have two main paths to GLP-1 treatment: an in-person obesity medicine or bariatric program, or a licensed telehealth provider that ships to Vermont addresses. In-person programs are generally preferable for patients with complex medical needs, those pursuing bariatric surgery, or patients whose insurance covers a brand-name anti-obesity GLP-1 and requires in-person documentation. Telehealth is generally preferable for patients seeking cash-pay compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide from a 503A compounding pharmacy^[5]. Medicaid and commercial insurance coverage of anti-obesity GLP-1s in Vermont varies by plan^[4].

In-person weight-management clinics in Burlington (9 in our directory)

From the NPI registry, cross-checked against obesity-medicine and bariatric taxonomy codes — mostly endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

Christina Bordeau — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 111 Colchester Ave
Joel Schnure — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1 S Prospect St
John Leahy — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1 S Prospect St
Mahmoud Nassar — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 111 Colchester Ave
Muriel Nathan — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1 S Prospect St
Rose Christian — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1 S Prospect St
Samantha Steinmetz-Wood — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 111 Colchester Ave
Tina Kader — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 111 Colchester Ave

Browse all 9 Burlington clinics in the directory →

Cost of GLP-1 Medications in Burlington

Average compounded semaglutide (Vermont)^[1]

$219/month

Brand-name Wegovy in Burlington typically costs $1,349/month without insurance, while Zepbound runs $1,086/month. Compounded semaglutide through telehealth providers averages $219/month in Vermont, representing savings of more than $13,000 per year. For a full breakdown of every low-cost option, read our cheapest way to get GLP-1s without insurance guide. If you're deciding between the two paths, see our compounded vs. branded GLP-1 decision guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Burlington residents can get GLP-1 medications through licensed telehealth providers that ship compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide directly to Vermont addresses, or by seeing a local clinician in person and filling a brand-name prescription (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro) at a retail pharmacy. Telehealth providers that serve Vermont are listed above, and our directory tracks 9 in-person weight-management clinics in Burlington itself.

Yes. Our clinic directory lists 9 weight-management practices in Burlington, VT, drawn from the NPI registry and matched on obesity-medicine, bariatric, and related taxonomy codes — most commonly endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. In-person care is usually the better path when insurance covers a brand-name GLP-1 and requires documented visits; the ranked telehealth list above is usually the cheaper cash-pay path.

Yes — telehealth prescribing of GLP-1 medications is legal in Vermont. Licensed providers can conduct an online evaluation, prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide when clinically appropriate, and arrange delivery to your address through a partner pharmacy.

Compounded semaglutide pricing is set at the provider level, not the city level, and varies by dose and plan. See the pricing columns on each provider card above for the current monthly cost from providers that serve Vermont. Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound retail list prices are $1,000-$1,350 per month without insurance.

Insurance coverage in Burlington follows Vermont plan-level rules. Most commercial plans cover Ozempic and Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes diagnoses, but coverage for Wegovy and Zepbound (the obesity-indicated versions) is much more limited and typically requires prior authorization. Check your plan's formulary for the specific drug and indication you need.

The lowest-cost route for Burlington residents is usually compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide through telehealth, averaging around $219/month in Vermont — well below brand-name Wegovy ($1,349/mo) or Zepbound ($1,086/mo) without insurance. Compare current pricing from providers serving Burlington above, or check if your insurance covers a brand-name option first.

Vermont Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss medication is currently: Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth). Ozempic and Mounjaro are generally covered for type 2 diabetes, while the obesity-indicated versions (Wegovy, Zepbound) typically require prior authorization or aren't covered at all, depending on the plan.

178 GLP-1 telehealth and in-person providers currently serve Burlington residents, based on our tracked pricing and availability data. See the full ranked list above, or browse the A-Z index for every provider that ships to Vermont.

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Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory

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Sources & methodology — as of October 2026

1.Weight Loss Rankings — GLP-1 Pricing Index 2026 (our independent dataset)— WeightLossRankings.org.
2.CDC BRFSS — Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps by State (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System)— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3.CDC — State Obesity Rankings and Adult Obesity Facts— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
4.KFF — Medicaid coverage research (anti-obesity & GLP-1 drug policy)— Kaiser Family Foundation.
5.FDA — Compounding and the 503A Pharmacy Framework— U.S. Food & Drug Administration.