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Believe Health vs NewSelf

An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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Believe Health

6.6
★★★☆☆3.3/5

Best for: a GLP-1 microdose protocol offered alongside a published peptide catalog

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NewSelf

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency

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Believe 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 $149/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.6 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

Believe Health

Compounded Semaglutide Injection, all dosagesCompounded
$149/mo
semaglutide

Flat across all dosages. Shown against a struck-through $249 anchor.

Compounded Tirzepatide Injection, all dosagesCompounded
$229/mo
tirzepatide

Flat across all dosages. Shown against a struck-through $299 anchor. Labelled MOST CHOSEN.

Compounded GLP-1 Microdose, molecule not namedCompounded
$199/mo

Lower-dose protocol. Costs MORE than the standard semaglutide plan, and no molecule is named.

Compounded GLP-1 Oral, daily, molecule not namedCompounded · oral
$229/mo

Daily oral option. No molecule named and no published bioavailability data for this route.

NewSelf

Semaglutide+ (best price)Compounded
$100/mo
semaglutide

All dosages same price

Semaglutide+ (regular)Compounded
$135/mo
semaglutide
Tirzepatide+ (best price)Compounded
$144/mo
tirzepatide

All dosages same price

Tirzepatide+ (regular)Compounded
$225/mo
tirzepatide

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What’s included

Believe Health

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Included

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.

Believe Health

6.6/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

6.0A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.0A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

6.2A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

6.5A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

6.2A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureBelieve HealthNewSelf
Starting Price$149/mo$100/mo
Features1 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed49
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNone1 warning

About Believe Health

Believe Health (believe.health) is a physician-led telehealth brand offering compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide and a GLP-1 microdose protocol alongside a peptide catalog. Its GLP-1 prices are not published publicly: they appear only after an eligibility intake is completed and approved, at which point four flat-rate plans are shown, priced the same at every dosage with medication, physician review, coaching and a dietitian visit included.

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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.

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Pros & Cons

Believe Health

What we like

  • Offers semaglutide, tirzepatide and a dedicated GLP-1 microdose protocol, so low-dose starters are served explicitly
  • States a $0 charge if you are not approved, so the eligibility check carries no cost
  • Flat pricing at every dosage, with medication, physician review, care coaching and a dietitian visit included in one monthly figure
  • Compounded in the USA is stated on the homepage

Watch-outs

  • No price is visible before completing an eligibility intake — three rendered treatment pages carry zero figures
  • The microdose plan costs MORE than the standard semaglutide plan ($199 versus $149), which is the opposite of what most buyers assume
  • States served are not enumerated anywhere on the site
  • No dispensing pharmacy named and no LegitScript badge displayed
  • Two of the four plans name no molecule at all — sold only as GLP-1 Microdose and GLP-1 Oral

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

Winner: NewSelf

NewSelf edges out Believe Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Believe Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for a GLP-1 microdose protocol offered alongside a published peptide catalog.

Choose Believe Health if…

You want a GLP-1 microdose protocol offered alongside a published peptide catalog and a starting price around $149/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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