Alegro Health vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Alegro Health
Best for: beginners wanting a low-cost 8-week compounded semaglutide starter with b12
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Alegro Health and NewSelf are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, NewSelf starts lower at $100/mo versus $199/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.5 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
Alegro Health
199 dollars total for the full 8-week starter with B12 (about two months), select states, no monthly fees
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
Alegro Health
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
NewSelf
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Alegro Health
6.5/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Alegro Health | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $199/mo | ✓$100/mo |
| Features | 5 features | ✓6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 49 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Alegro Health
Alegro Health is a HIPAA telehealth practice based in McKinney, Texas that offers a low-cost compounded semaglutide weight-loss starter. Its headline offer is a semaglutide 8-week starter with B12 for 199 dollars, available in select states, shipped directly with no monthly fees. Care is delivered online after selecting your state, with a patient portal for follow-up. Alegro currently advertises semaglutide only; tirzepatide is not listed. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Support is available by phone.
Read our full Alegro Health review →About NewSelf
NewSelf offers compounded semaglutide+ (with B12/Glycine, from $99.97/mo) and compounded tirzepatide+ (with B6/Glycine, from $144.49/mo). LegitScript certified. Available in 48 states + Puerto Rico. Uses 503A licensed pharmacies with third-party testing.
Read our full NewSelf review →Pros & Cons
Alegro Health
What we like
- Low-cost entry point: 199 dollars for a full 8-week semaglutide starter with B12
- Direct shipping with no recurring monthly fees
- Operates from a physical Texas medical practice with a published phone number
Watch-outs
- Semaglutide only; no tirzepatide offered
- Available in select states only, which are not enumerated
- Thin public information and compounding pharmacy not named on the site
NewSelf
What we like
- Semaglutide+ from $99.97/mo — among the lowest prices in the dataset
- All dosages at the same price — no price escalation as dose increases
- LegitScript certified with 503A licensed pharmacies
- Third-party potency, sterility, and endotoxicity testing
- 48 states + Puerto Rico coverage
- B12/B6 + Glycine enhanced formulations
- No membership fees
Watch-outs
- Not available in Mississippi and Louisiana
- Compounded only — no brand-name options
- Site also promotes AI health optimization and longevity (broader platform)
Our Verdict
NewSelf edges out Alegro Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Alegro Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for beginners wanting a low-cost 8-week compounded semaglutide starter with b12.
Choose Alegro Health if…
You want beginners wanting a low-cost 8-week compounded semaglutide starter with b12 and a starting price around $199/mo.
Choose NewSelf if…
You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.
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