GLP-1 Weight Loss in New Orleans (2026)

165 GLP-1 telehealth providers ship to New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 New Orleans

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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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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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7.9
Trimi Health
Compounded from
$99/mo
Save $1,250/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 →
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 →
7.9Trimi Health	$99/mo	Save $1,250/mo	Get started →

See all 165 GLP-1 providers serving New Orleans ↓

New Orleans at a Glance

New Orleans population

383,997

City proper

Metro-area population

1,000,000

Wider telehealth market

Louisiana obesity rank

#5 of 50

1 = highest prevalence

Louisiana avg. compounded price

$195/mo

Semaglutide, cash-pay

About GLP-1 Access in New Orleans

New Orleans is a major metro in Louisiana, located in Louisiana with a population of approximately 384,000. Telehealth is legal in Louisiana, and licensed GLP-1 providers can prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide and ship directly to New Orleans ZIP codes. Prices, formulary availability, and specific provider state coverage vary — confirm with the provider before starting.

The greater New Orleans metro area is home to roughly 1,000,000 residents — one of the larger telehealth markets in Louisiana, even though the city proper is smaller.

Louisiana's adult obesity rate is approximately 39.2% based on CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data^[2], and state rankings are published in CDC's Adult Obesity Facts^[3]. Louisiana is one of the highest-obesity states in the country (#5 of 50), where GLP-1 demand and specialist wait times run high, making telehealth especially valuable for New Orleans residents. Before starting treatment, it's worth understanding what the clinical trials actually showed about GLP-1 side effects.

Louisiana 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 New Orleans residents seeking obesity treatment outside a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

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

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Semaglutide in New Orleans

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Tirzepatide in New Orleans

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All GLP-1 Providers Serving New Orleans

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 →

Visit CoreAge Rx →

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

Starting from $99/moRead full review →

Visit Strut Health →

Live Vital

Verified partner

Best for: low-cost, physician-led compounded GLP-1 with peptide and hormone options

7.7

Live Vital is a physician-led telehealth practice founded by Dr. Patrick Taylor, MD, offering compounded GLP-1 weight loss — semaglutide advertised from $99/mo and tirzepatide from $183/mo, both sold as 10-week protocols — alongside peptide and hormone therapy. Every plan is doctor-prescribed, filled by a licensed US pharmacy, and shipped to your door, with unlimited care-team messaging. Fully telehealth in all 50 states.

Score Breakdown

Value25%

8.5

Effectiveness25%

7.5

User Experience15%

6.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.3

Accessibility10%

8.5

Support10%

Pros

✓Physician-led — founded by Dr. Patrick Taylor, MD; all treatments doctor-prescribed via the clinical team
✓Transparent published pricing: semaglutide from $99/mo, tirzepatide from $183/mo, both on 10-week protocols
✓Every plan includes doctor prescribing, licensed-pharmacy medication, and direct-to-door shipping
✓Unlimited messaging with the care team; you can cancel at any time, effective at the end of the current billing period
✓Fully telehealth in all 50 states

Cons

✗The advertised '/mo' rate divides a 10-week protocol by three, so a calendar month really costs about $130 or $239
✗Doesn't accept insurance (HSA/FSA funds only)
✗Compounding pharmacy isn't named (only 'a licensed US pharmacy')
✗Medications and lab work are generally non-refundable once ordered, and consultation refunds are at the practice's discretion
✗Also a peptide/longevity practice; those peptides are not FDA-approved (the site discloses this)

Editorial score · methodology

$149/mosemaglutide

$179/motirzepatide

CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideNAD+LegitScript Verified

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In-Person vs Telehealth in New Orleans

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

In-person weight-management clinics in New Orleans (51 in our directory)

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

Alan Burshell — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1514 Jefferson Hwy
Ali Jawa — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1430 Tulane Ave
Brandy Panunti — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1514 Jefferson Hwy
Bryan Grissett — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1401A Jefferson Hwy
Charles Hilton — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2020 Gravier St
Dragana Lovre — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1430 Tulane Ave # 8553
Edward Michals — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2639 Desoto St
Frank Svec — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2020 Gravier St

Browse all 51 New Orleans clinics in the directory →

Cost of GLP-1 Medications in New Orleans

Average compounded semaglutide (Louisiana)^[1]

$195/month

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

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

Baton Rouge GLP-1 providers →Shreveport GLP-1 providers →

Frequently Asked Questions

New Orleans residents can get GLP-1 medications through licensed telehealth providers that ship compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide directly to Louisiana 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 Louisiana are listed above, and our directory tracks 51 in-person weight-management clinics in New Orleans itself.

Yes. Our clinic directory lists 51 weight-management practices in New Orleans, LA, 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 Louisiana. 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 Louisiana. Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound retail list prices are $1,000-$1,350 per month without insurance.

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

Louisiana 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.

165 GLP-1 telehealth and in-person providers currently serve New Orleans 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 Louisiana.

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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.