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Candor Rx 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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Candor Rx

7.5
★★★3.8/5

Best for: Cost-focused buyers who want flat, any-dose compounded GLP-1 pricing with no dose upcharges

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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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Candor 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, Candor Rx starts lower at $99/mo versus $100/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.5 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

Candor Rx

Any doseCompounded
$99/mo
semaglutide

Compounded semaglutide as low as $99/mo, flat pricing marketed as '$95/month, any dose, forever' (no dosage upcharge). Ships in ~48 hours; cancel anytime.

Any doseCompounded
$149/mo
tirzepatide

Compounded tirzepatide as low as $149/mo, flat dose-independent pricing. Ships in ~48 hours; cancel anytime.

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

Candor Rx

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Not disclosed

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.

Candor Rx

7.5/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

6.5A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

7.0A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureCandor RxNewSelf
Starting Price$99/mo$100/mo
Features8 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed49
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Candor Rx

Candor Rx (candorrx.com) is a GLP-1 telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with flat, dose-independent pricing marketed as '$95/month, any dose, forever.' Semaglutide starts as low as $99/mo and tirzepatide as low as $149/mo, with no dosage upcharges, medication that ships in about 48 hours, and the ability to cancel anytime. Candor does not publish its prescribing entity, compounding pharmacy, or state-availability list on the marketing site.

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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

Candor Rx

What we like

  • Flat, dose-independent pricing marketed as '$95/month, any dose, forever' — no upcharge as your dose increases
  • Low starting prices: compounded semaglutide as low as $99/mo and tirzepatide as low as $149/mo
  • Medication ships in about 48 hours and you can cancel anytime
  • Simple, transparent GLP-1 focus with pricing shown up front before signup

Watch-outs

  • Prescribing medical group and compounding pharmacy are not named on the site
  • States of operation are not published; confirm eligibility during intake
  • No LegitScript certification is displayed
  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved finished products

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 Candor Rx with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Candor Rx remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Cost-focused buyers who want flat, any-dose compounded GLP-1 pricing with no dose upcharges.

Choose Candor Rx if…

You want Cost-focused buyers who want flat, any-dose compounded GLP-1 pricing with no dose upcharges and a starting price around $99/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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