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Calibrate 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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Calibrate Health

7.9
★★★★4/5

Best for: year-long coaching wrap around insured branded GLP-1s

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VS
NewSelf logo

NewSelf

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

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

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Calibrate 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, Calibrate Health starts lower at $25/mo versus $100/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.9 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

Calibrate Health

Metabolic Reset membership program fee (initial 3-month commitment)Brand-name
$199/mo
semaglutide

$199/mo membership program fee; $597 total over the initial 3-month commitment, billed in monthly installments; renews monthly after; medication billed separately

Medication copay with commercial insurance + savings cardBrand-name
$25/mo
semaglutide

typically $25/mo or less with insurance after any deductible; on top of the $199/mo program fee

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

Calibrate Health

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.

Calibrate Health

7.9/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

6.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

9.0A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

8.3A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

9.0A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureCalibrate HealthNewSelf
Starting Price$25/mo$100/mo
Features8 features6 features
States Available5049
Compounded✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Calibrate Health

Calibrate Health is a year-long metabolic-reset program pairing branded GLP-1 medication (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Foundayo) with 1:1 video coaching and dietitian support — a deeper clinical wrap than transactional telehealth. It's branded-only, with a money-back guarantee tied to outcomes. The $199/month program fee runs separately from medication, which can drop to about $25/month with insurance and a savings card.

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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

Calibrate Health

What we like

  • Year-long program with 1:1 video coaching, dietitian support, and behavior-change curriculum — a deeper clinical wrap than transactional telehealth
  • $199/month program fee is competitive; medication co-pay can drop to ~$25/month with insurance and a manufacturer savings card
  • Branded GLP-1s only (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Foundayo) — no compounded products
  • Insurance navigation team works to maximize coverage and reportedly accepts most major commercial plans
  • Money-back guarantee tied to a 10% weight-loss outcome over the program year
  • Publishes 3-year outcomes data (19% mean weight loss)

Watch-outs

  • Medication cost is on top of the $199/month fee; cash-pay patients face full manufacturer pricing
  • Insurance navigation only helps if your plan actually covers branded GLP-1s for weight loss — many don't
  • Meaningfully more expensive than compounded telehealth if your insurance denies coverage
  • Distinct from 'Oxford's Medical Weight Loss (The Calibrate Clinic)' — don't confuse the two
  • Initial 3-month commitment required ($597 total, billed as $199/mo) before it renews month-to-month — more lock-in than month-to-month rivals

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 Calibrate Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Calibrate Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for year-long coaching wrap around insured branded GLP-1s.

Choose Calibrate Health if…

You want year-long coaching wrap around insured branded GLP-1s and a starting price around $25/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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