AM Rx vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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AM Rx
Best for: brand-name GLP-1 via insurance — review its regulatory warnings first
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →AM Rx 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 $151/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.0 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
AM Rx
As low as $25/mo with insurance coordination; a separate AM Rx membership is still required.
Medication only ($151/mo when purchased quarterly); the recurring AM Rx membership is billed on top.
$135/mo membership, $39 for the first month, renewing monthly. Medication is billed separately.
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
AM Rx
Inclusions 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.
AM Rx
6.0/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | AM Rx | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $151/mo | ✓$100/mo |
| Features | ✓7 features | 6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 49 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | ✓ Yes | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | 3 warnings | ✓1 warning |
About AM Rx
AM Rx (getamrx.com) is a telehealth platform operated by FitRX, LLC (also operates Zealthy and FitRx). Offers compounded semaglutide from $151/mo quarterly and brand-name GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro) with insurance coordination as low as $25/mo. Video and async consultations available. HSA/FSA accepted.
Read our full AM Rx 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
AM Rx
What we like
- Insurance coordination for brand-name GLP-1s — as low as $25/mo
- All four major brand-name GLP-1s available (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro)
- HSA and FSA accepted
- Video visits available with providers averaging 10+ years' experience
- Compounded semaglutide from $151/mo on the quarterly plan
Watch-outs
- Active FTC/DOJ lawsuit over deceptive billing and subscription practices
- Two FDA warning letters (Sept 2025, Feb 2026) for misbranding compounded GLP-1s
- Novo Nordisk false-advertising lawsuit (Aug 2025)
- Parent company Zealthy holds a BBB D- rating with 2,370+ complaints
- Trustpilot 2.0/5, with 85% one-star reviews citing billing disputes and unreachable support
- No named pharmacy partners, no LegitScript certification, and no FDA compounding disclaimer on the site
- Requires a separate recurring membership ($135/mo standard, $39 first month) on top of the medication price
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 AM Rx with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. AM Rx remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for brand-name GLP-1 via insurance — review its regulatory warnings first.
Choose AM Rx if…
You want brand-name GLP-1 via insurance — review its regulatory warnings first and a starting price around $151/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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- 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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