GLP-1 Weight Loss in Tempe (2026)

198 GLP-1 telehealth providers ship to Tempe, Arizona. Compounded semaglutide averages $189/month — same active ingredient as Wegovy and Ozempic, a fraction of the cost.

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Featured GLP-1 providers serving Tempe

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Top pick
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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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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7.2
Fella Health
Compounded from
$165/mo
Save $1,184/mo vs Wegovy
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Provider	Compounded from	Save vs brand
7.1MEDViTop pick	$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 →
8.3Found	$99/mo	Save $1,250/mo	Get started →
6.2Wellorithm	$147/mo	Save $1,202/mo	Get started →
7.2Fella Health	$165/mo	Save $1,184/mo	Get started →

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Tempe at a Glance

Tempe population

180,587

City proper

Metro-area population

4,845,832

Wider telehealth market

Arizona obesity rank

#28 of 50

1 = highest prevalence

Arizona avg. compounded price

$189/mo

Semaglutide, cash-pay

About GLP-1 Access in Tempe

Tempe is a major city in Arizona with a population of approximately 180,587 residents. Telehealth is legal in Arizona, and licensed GLP-1 providers can prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide and ship directly to Tempe ZIP codes. Prices, formulary availability, and specific provider state coverage vary — confirm with the provider before starting.

The greater Tempe metro area is home to roughly 4,845,832 residents — one of the larger telehealth markets in Arizona, even though the city proper is smaller.

Arizona's adult obesity rate is approximately 31.9% based on CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data^[2], and state rankings are published in CDC's Adult Obesity Facts^[3]. Arizona ranks #28 of 50 states for adult obesity prevalence — near the national middle — and telehealth gives Tempe residents a fast, private alternative to scheduling with a local obesity-medicine specialist. Before starting treatment, it's worth understanding what the clinical trials actually showed about GLP-1 side effects.

Arizona Medicaid does not currently cover GLP-1s for weight loss alone (Limited), which is why cash-pay compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide — averaging $189/month — is the realistic path for most Tempe residents seeking obesity treatment outside a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

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

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Semaglutide in Tempe

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Tirzepatide in Tempe

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All GLP-1 Providers Serving Tempe

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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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 →

Visit Gala →

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

Editorial score · methodology

$219/mosemaglutide

$299/motirzepatide

CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideNAD+SermorelinLegitScript Verified

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In-Person vs Telehealth in Tempe

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

In-person weight-management clinics in Tempe (23 in our directory)

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

Krishna Pinnamaneni — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1847 E Southern Ave
Arizona Bariatric and Laparoscopic — Surgery, 1855 E Southern Ave
Arizona Surgical Institute LLC — Surgery, 1855 E Southern Ave
Arthur J O'Connor MD PC — Surgery, 2600 E Southern Ave
AZ Surgical Weight Loss, PLLC — Surgery, 1855 E Southern Ave Ste 4
AZ Weight Loss Clinic, LLC — Surgery, 1855 E Southern Ave Ste 4
Debarros Surgical LLC — Surgery, 1855 E Southern Ave
Empower Wellness Endocrinology & Metabolism P.A. — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 1615 E Warner Rd Ste 1

Browse all 23 Tempe clinics in the directory →

Cost of GLP-1 Medications in Tempe

Average compounded semaglutide (Arizona)^[1]

$189/month

Brand-name Wegovy in Tempe typically costs $1,349/month without insurance, while Zepbound runs $1,086/month. Compounded semaglutide through telehealth providers averages $189/month in Arizona, 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 Arizona

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

Phoenix GLP-1 providers →Tucson GLP-1 providers →Mesa GLP-1 providers →Chandler GLP-1 providers →Gilbert GLP-1 providers →Glendale GLP-1 providers →Scottsdale GLP-1 providers →

Frequently Asked Questions

Tempe residents can get GLP-1 medications through licensed telehealth providers that ship compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide directly to Arizona 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 Arizona are listed above, and our directory tracks 23 in-person weight-management clinics in Tempe itself.

Yes. Our clinic directory lists 23 weight-management practices in Tempe, AZ, drawn from the NPI registry and matched on obesity-medicine, bariatric, and related taxonomy codes — most commonly endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism, surgery. 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 Arizona. 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 Arizona. Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound retail list prices are $1,000-$1,350 per month without insurance.

Insurance coverage in Tempe follows Arizona 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 Tempe residents is usually compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide through telehealth, averaging around $189/month in Arizona — well below brand-name Wegovy ($1,349/mo) or Zepbound ($1,086/mo) without insurance. Compare current pricing from providers serving Tempe above, or check if your insurance covers a brand-name option first.

Arizona Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss medication is currently: Limited. 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.

198 GLP-1 telehealth and in-person providers currently serve Tempe 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 Arizona.

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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.