Brightmeds vs NewSelf
Our featured pick: Brightmeds (affiliate partner). In our scoring, Brightmeds scores 7.4 and NewSelf 8.2 out of 10.
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Key differences
- Price
- Brightmeds $189/mo no prepay listed; NewSelf $100/mo on a 3-month prepaid plan (compounded semaglutide · not like-for-like, so neither is marked cheaper)
- Coverage
- Brightmeds 47 states; NewSelf 48 states + PR (only Brightmeds: Louisiana · only NewSelf: Alabama, Arkansas and PR)
- Included
- Brightmeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs; NewSelf: medication, clinician visits, shipping
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: Brightmeds none, NewSelf 1
Brightmeds
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded or brand GLP-1 bundled with TRT and peptides for men
semaglutide
$189
Our score 7.4/10
NewSelf
Best for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 at one price for every dose, if a 3-month commitment works for you
semaglutide
$100
on a 3-month prepaid plan
Our score 8.2/10
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Costs & coverage
Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.
Brightmeds
NewSelf
Price
Semaglutide / month
$189/mo
$100/mo
on a 3-month prepaid plan
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
$2,268
$1,200
Tirzepatide / month
$289/mo
$144/mo
on a 3-month prepaid plan
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
$3,468
$1,728
Coverage
State availability
47 states
48 states + PR
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Terms & safety
Price shown
Plan quoted after intake; a price is published
Before intake
Cancel anytime
Not disclosed
No
Minimum commitment
Not disclosed
3-month plan for the listed price
Refunds
Conditional 6-mo money-back guarantee
No refunds after the doctor visit; full refund if the doctor declines; $99 fee if you cancel before the visit
Early-cancellation fee
Not disclosed
Yes
FDA warning letters
Better on this row: None on record
1 warning letter
Provider facts checked
August 2026
October 2026
Show where they differ by stateHide state lists
Only Brightmeds (1 state)
- Louisiana
Only NewSelf (2 states + PR)
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- PR
Every dose and plan: Brightmeds · NewSelf
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Which fits your priorities?
Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.
Choose Brightmeds if…
- Its $189/mo compounded semaglutide price needs no prepay; NewSelf's $100 needs a 3-month prepay
- Serves Louisiana, where NewSelf doesn't
- No FDA warning letters on record (NewSelf has 1)
What to weigh up
- Not available in Alabama, Arkansas or PR
- Pricing isn't itemized on the main pages — you must click through to landers or the application flow
Choose NewSelf if…
- Serves Alabama, Arkansas and PR, where Brightmeds doesn't
- Same price at every dose, so your bill doesn't rise as you titrate up
- No membership fee; the visit, medication and shipping are bundled
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- Its $100/mo compounded semaglutide price needs a 3-month prepaid plan
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Brightmeds
7.4/10
NewSelf
8.2/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
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- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
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