Care Bare Rx vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Care Bare 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 $199/mo, and Care Bare Rx is the option we'd start with for most patients. Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
Care Bare Rx
Homepage: 'Weight Loss Treatments Starting at $199' / 'WEIGHT LOSS From $199/mo'. Per-dose prices are quiz-gated in the Nuxt intake app (intake.carebarerx.com) = not published; dose_pricing_model scales_with_dose still consistent with 'Price varies by dose and medication prescribed' (FAQ).
Same shared 'from $199/mo' weight-loss price point; tirzepatide-specific price not separately published. $50/mo under the $249 tirz median.
FAQ/About footer strip: 'OZEMPIC(R) INJECTION From $705/mo' — unchanged from our record.
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
Care Bare Rx
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
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.
Care Bare Rx
7.8/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Care Bare Rx | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $199/mo | ✓$100/mo |
| Features | 6 features | 6 features |
| States Available | ✓50 | 49 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Care Bare Rx
Care Bare Rx is an LGBTQ+-inclusive telehealth brand offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide starting at $199/month across all 50 states plus Puerto Rico, with brand-name Ozempic also available. Operates on the shared Lion MD clinician + 4-pharmacy network with Breeze Meds and Synergy Rx.
Read our full Care Bare 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
Care Bare Rx
What we like
- Explicit LGBTQ+-inclusive, 'self-care with pride' brand positioning — rare in GLP-1 telehealth
- Covers all 50 states plus Puerto Rico
- Offers both compounded options ($199/mo) and brand-name Ozempic ($705/mo)
- Named physician team: Dr. Ana Lisa Carr, MD and Dr. Kelly Tenbrink, MD
- Four named 503A pharmacy partners: Belmar, Strive, Epiq Scripts, and Casa Pharma Rx
- No FDA warnings or litigation on record
Watch-outs
- Runs on the same clinician network and pharmacies as Breeze Meds and Synergy Rx — the three are white-labeled storefronts on one operation
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
- No actual gender-affirming care or HRT pathway despite the inclusive framing
- Limited accreditation transparency — LegitScript claimed but no PCAB or ACHC seal
- Pharmacy partners are named, but per-batch testing and accreditation details aren't disclosed
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
Care Bare Rx is our recommended choice here, particularly for LGBTQ+-inclusive compounded GLP-1 telehealth. NewSelf is a solid alternative, especially if you want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency — compare the six-dimension breakdown and pricing below to weigh them for your situation.
Choose Care Bare Rx if…
You want LGBTQ+-inclusive compounded GLP-1 telehealth and a starting price around $199/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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