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Emerge Weight Loss 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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Emerge Weight Loss

7.7
★★★3.9/5

Best for: patients committed to tirzepatide as their drug of choice

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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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Emerge Weight Loss 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 $224/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.7 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

Emerge Weight Loss

2.5mgCompounded
$224/mo
tirzepatide
5mgCompounded
$239/mo
tirzepatide
7.5mgCompounded
$249/mo
tirzepatide
10mgCompounded
$269/mo
tirzepatide
12.5mgCompounded
$279/mo
tirzepatide
15mgCompounded
$289/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

Emerge Weight Loss

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.

Emerge Weight Loss

7.7/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

7.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

8.0A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.3A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

7.9A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureEmerge Weight LossNewSelf
Starting Price$224/mo$100/mo
Features4 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed49
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNone1 warning

About Emerge Weight Loss

Emerge Weight Loss is a nationwide telehealth platform focused specifically on compounded tirzepatide for medical weight management. Operates through licensed physicians via telemedicine consultations and ships nationwide. Tirzepatide-first positioning differentiates them from the broader semaglutide-heavy compounded market.

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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

Emerge Weight Loss

What we like

  • Tirzepatide-focused (largest effect-size compounded GLP-1)
  • Wide dose range available
  • Physician-supervised telemedicine model

Watch-outs

  • Semaglutide is available only on request — the site and default plans are tirzepatide-only
  • Less brand recognition than Henry Meds, Mochi, or SkinnyRx

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 Emerge Weight Loss with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Emerge Weight Loss remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for patients committed to tirzepatide as their drug of choice.

Choose Emerge Weight Loss if…

You want patients committed to tirzepatide as their drug of choice and a starting price around $224/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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Emerge Weight Loss vs NewSelf: FAQ

NewSelf is cheaper. Its lowest ongoing monthly cash price is $100/mo, compared with $224/mo for Emerge Weight Loss. We compare standing (not first-month promo) prices so the figures reflect what you'd actually pay month to month.
NewSelf scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus 7.7/10, and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. That said, Emerge Weight Loss is a better fit if you want patients committed to tirzepatide as their drug of choice.
NewSelf lists availability in 49 states, while Emerge Weight Loss's state list is not publicly listed.
Neither Emerge Weight Loss nor NewSelf is currently an affiliate partner, so we earn no commission from either. We rank all providers editorially using the same six-dimension framework and disclose any commercial relationships.
For Tirzepatide, NewSelf is cheaper at $144/mo versus $224/mo at Emerge Weight Loss.

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