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Effecty vs NewSelf

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

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
Editorially reviewed & fact-checked against primary sources · How we verify contentLast reviewed
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Effecty

7.5
★★★3.8/5

Best for: nationwide compounded semaglutide with brand-name fallback

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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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Effecty 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 $160/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

Effecty

Compounded GLP-1 (12-mo plan)Compounded
$160$60/mo
Save 63% right now
semaglutide

$60 first month, then $160/mo on the 12-month plan.

Compounded GLP-1 (1-mo)Compounded
$205$105/mo
Save 49% right now
semaglutide

$105 first month, then $205/mo.

Compounded GLP-1+GIP (tirzepatide-class, 12-mo plan)Compounded
$240$140/mo
Save 42% right now
tirzepatide

NEW tirzepatide-class dual-agonist line. $140 first month, then $240/mo on the 12-month plan.

Compounded GLP-1+GIP (tirzepatide-class, 1-mo)Compounded
$305$205/mo
Save 33% right now
tirzepatide

$205 first month, then $305/mo.

OzempicBrand-name
$1300/mo
semaglutide
WegovyBrand-name
$1600/mo
semaglutide
ZepboundBrand-name
$1400/mo
tirzepatide
MounjaroBrand-name
$1300/mo
tirzepatide

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

Effecty

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.

Effecty

7.5/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

7.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.8A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

7.0A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureEffectyNewSelf
Starting Price$160/mo$100/mo
Features7 features6 features
States Available5049
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Effecty

Effecty offers compounded GLP-1 injections ($160–$205/mo) plus brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro. LegitScript certified. Ships to all states nationwide. No membership fees.

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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

Effecty

What we like

  • Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro)
  • LegitScript certified
  • Ships to all states nationwide
  • No membership fees — transparent pricing
  • Compounded semaglutide from $160/mo on annual plan
  • Compounded GLP-1+GIP (tirzepatide-class dual agonist) now available from $240/mo ($140 first month)

Watch-outs

  • Brand-name options at full retail price ($1,300–$1,600/mo)
  • Also offers longevity and women's HRT (broader platform)

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 Effecty with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Effecty remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for nationwide compounded semaglutide with brand-name fallback.

Choose Effecty if…

You want nationwide compounded semaglutide with brand-name fallback and a starting price around $160/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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