GLP-1 Weight Loss in Columbia (2026)

167 GLP-1 telehealth providers ship to Columbia, South Carolina. Compounded semaglutide averages $195/month — same active ingredient as Wegovy and Ozempic, a fraction of the cost.

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Featured GLP-1 providers serving Columbia

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Top pick
8.1
RxSpan MD
Compounded from
$249/mo
Save $1,100/mo vs Wegovy
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8.0
Strut Health
Compounded from
$99/mo
Save $1,250/mo vs Wegovy
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7.6
Sprout Health
Compounded from
$149/mo
Save $1,200/mo vs Wegovy
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7.1
MEDVi
Compounded from
$179/mo
Save $1,170/mo vs Wegovy
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7.4
Brightmeds
Compounded from
$100/mo
Save $986/mo vs Zepbound
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7.6
Maximus
Compounded from
$249.99/mo
Save $1,099.01/mo vs Wegovy
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Provider	Compounded from	Save vs brand
8.1RxSpan MDTop pick	$249/mo	Save $1,100/mo	Get started →
8.0Strut Health	$99/mo	Save $1,250/mo	Get started →
7.6Sprout Health	$149/mo	Save $1,200/mo	Get started →
7.1MEDVi	$179/mo	Save $1,170/mo	Get started →
7.4Brightmeds	$100/mo	Save $986/mo	Get started →
7.6Maximus	$249.99/mo	Save $1,099.01/mo	Get started →

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Columbia at a Glance

Columbia population

136,632

City proper

Metro-area population

829,470

Wider telehealth market

South Carolina obesity rank

#11 of 50

1 = highest prevalence

South Carolina avg. compounded price

$195/mo

Semaglutide, cash-pay

About GLP-1 Access in Columbia

Columbia is a major city in South Carolina with a population of approximately 136,632 residents. Telehealth is legal in South Carolina, and licensed GLP-1 providers can prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide and ship directly to Columbia ZIP codes. Prices, formulary availability, and specific provider state coverage vary — confirm with the provider before starting.

The greater Columbia metro area is home to roughly 829,470 residents — one of the larger telehealth markets in South Carolina, even though the city proper is smaller.

South Carolina's adult obesity rate is approximately 36.0% based on CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data^[2], and state rankings are published in CDC's Adult Obesity Facts^[3]. South Carolina is one of the highest-obesity states in the country (#11 of 50), where GLP-1 demand and specialist wait times run high, making telehealth especially valuable for Columbia residents. Before starting treatment, it's worth understanding what the clinical trials actually showed about GLP-1 side effects.

South Carolina Medicaid does not currently cover GLP-1s for weight loss alone (Diabetes only), which is why cash-pay compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide — averaging $195/month — is the realistic path for most Columbia residents seeking obesity treatment outside a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

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

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Semaglutide in Columbia

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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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Found

Verified partner

Best for: mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access

8.3

Personalized weight care platform with a self-pay membership model plus medication costs.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

8.5

Effectiveness25%

User Experience15%

Trust & Safety15%

7.3

Accessibility10%

8.5

Support10%

7.5

Pros

✓Aggressively low monthly pricing
✓Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
✓Compounded GLP-1 access

Cons

✗Limited public information on program details

Starting from $99/moRead full review →

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Gala

Verified partner

Best for: compounded GLP-1/GIP combo on a yearly plan with free shipping

8.2

Gala (legal entity AI Coaching Inc., d/b/a Gala GLP-1) is a Delaware-incorporated telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1/GIP (tirzepatide) on a yearly subscription, a lower-priced microdosing version of the same protocol, and brand-name Ozempic. It does not sell a compounded semaglutide product. The marketing site claims licensed providers in all 50 states with free shipping included. An oral Wegovy pill option is listed as 'coming soon.'

Score Breakdown

Value25%

8.5

Effectiveness25%

8.5

User Experience15%

Trust & Safety15%

7.3

Accessibility10%

Support10%

8.4

Pros

✓Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at $179/mo with all doses included on the yearly plan
✓Lower microdosing tirzepatide tier at $149/mo for a sub-therapeutic starting protocol
✓Brand-name Ozempic available alongside compounded options
✓Claims licensed providers in all 50 states with free shipping included
✓24/7 support, provider visit included, cancel anytime
✓LegitScript certified

Cons

✗$179/mo requires a yearly subscription — the standalone monthly price isn't published
✗Brand-name Ozempic at $1,299/mo is higher than peers (e.g., Found at $1,100/mo)
✗Pharmacy partners not named — only a "network of pharmacies" reference
✗Wegovy oral pill listed as "coming soon," not yet available
✗Per-state availability isn't listed; the all-50-states claim is gated behind intake

Starting from $149/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 →

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Trimi Health

Verified partner

Best for: budget-conscious shoppers

7.9

Telehealth provider offering some of the lowest compounded GLP-1 pricing available.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

Effectiveness25%

User Experience15%

Trust & Safety15%

7.3

Accessibility10%

Support10%

8.4

Pros

✓Aggressively low monthly pricing
✓Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
✓Compounded GLP-1 access

Cons

✗Limited public information on program details

Editorial score · methodology

$149/mosemaglutide

$179/motirzepatide

CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideNAD+LegitScript Verified

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Browse all 341 providers with undisclosed coverage on the South Carolina page →

In-Person vs Telehealth in Columbia

Patients in Columbia have two main paths to GLP-1 treatment: an in-person obesity medicine or bariatric program, or a licensed telehealth provider that ships to South Carolina 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 South Carolina varies by plan^[4].

In-person weight-management clinics in Columbia (47 in our directory)

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

Ali Rizvi — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2 Medical Park Rd Ste 506
Ambika Rao — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 6439 Garners Ferry Road
Andres Munoz — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd
Basem Mishriky — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2 Medical Park Rd Ste 506
Brooke Mcadams — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2 Medical Park Road
Carlos Botero Suarez — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2 Medical Park Rd Ste 506
Howard Nankin — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2 Medical Park Rd
Htut Naing Soe — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd

Browse all 47 Columbia clinics in the directory →

Cost of GLP-1 Medications in Columbia

Average compounded semaglutide (South Carolina)^[1]

$195/month

Brand-name Wegovy in Columbia typically costs $1,349/month without insurance, while Zepbound runs $1,086/month. Compounded semaglutide through telehealth providers averages $195/month in South Carolina, 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.

Other Cities in South Carolina

Comparing options beyond Columbia? GLP-1 telehealth providers ship statewide, so these South Carolina cities have their own dedicated pricing and provider breakdowns:

Charleston GLP-1 providers →

Frequently Asked Questions

Columbia residents can get GLP-1 medications through licensed telehealth providers that ship compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide directly to South Carolina 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 South Carolina are listed above, and our directory tracks 47 in-person weight-management clinics in Columbia itself.

Yes. Our clinic directory lists 47 weight-management practices in Columbia, SC, 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 South Carolina. 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 South Carolina. Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound retail list prices are $1,000-$1,350 per month without insurance.

Insurance coverage in Columbia follows South Carolina 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 Columbia residents is usually compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide through telehealth, averaging around $195/month in South Carolina — well below brand-name Wegovy ($1,349/mo) or Zepbound ($1,086/mo) without insurance. Compare current pricing from providers serving Columbia above, or check if your insurance covers a brand-name option first.

South Carolina Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss medication is currently: Diabetes only. 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.

167 GLP-1 telehealth and in-person providers currently serve Columbia 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 South Carolina.

Key terms, explained

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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.