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GoodRx 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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GoodRx

7.8
★★★3.9/5

Best for: self-pay brand-name Foundayo and Zepbound KwikPen at retail pharmacies

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VS
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NewSelf

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

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

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GoodRx 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 $149/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.8 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

GoodRx

Foundayo (lowest dose, self-pay)Brand-name
$149/mo
orforglipron
Zepbound KwikPen (self-pay)Brand-name
$299/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

GoodRx

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.

GoodRx

7.8/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

8.0A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

9.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

6.0A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureGoodRxNewSelf
Starting Price$149/mo$100/mo
Features6 features6 features
States Available5049
Compounded✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About GoodRx

GoodRx (NASDAQ: GDRX) is the largest US prescription savings platform. Offers self-pay discount pricing for brand-name GLP-1 medications — Foundayo (orforglipron) starting at $149/month and Zepbound KwikPen (tirzepatide) starting at $299/month — redeemable at 70,000+ pharmacies nationwide. Also operates GoodRx Care, a telehealth arm offering GLP-1 prescriptions with online visits starting at $39.

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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

GoodRx

What we like

  • $149/month self-pay for brand-name Foundayo (orforglipron) — matches the lowest cash price at launch, far below typical retail
  • $299/month self-pay for Zepbound KwikPen — well under Lilly's typical cash list price
  • Honored at 70,000+ US pharmacies — the largest retail redemption network of any GLP-1 channel we cover
  • No membership fee — bring your own prescription and present the discount card at the pharmacy counter
  • Brand-name FDA-approved medication, not compounded
  • Manufacturer-direct pricing — Lilly delivers the discount through GoodRx, not a third-party negotiation
  • GoodRx Care telehealth offers GLP-1 prescriptions ($39–$70 per visit, $19 with Gold) — one-stop for script plus card

Watch-outs

  • Requires a valid prescription — GoodRx is a discount card, not a prescriber; you still need a clinician to write the script
  • Self-pay only — does not apply toward insurance benefits or deductibles
  • Headline price applies to the lowest Foundayo dose; higher doses may cost more
  • No compounded GLP-1 options — not the channel for compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide
  • Pricing can change as Lilly's manufacturer coupon program evolves

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 GoodRx with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. GoodRx remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for self-pay brand-name Foundayo and Zepbound KwikPen at retail pharmacies.

Choose GoodRx if…

You want self-pay brand-name Foundayo and Zepbound KwikPen at retail pharmacies and a starting price around $149/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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