Happy Care Meds vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Happy Care Meds
Best for: people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide as one-time orders with no auto-renewing plan
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Happy Care Meds 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 $169/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.4 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
Happy Care Meds
$169 for a 30-day supply at any of the three listed doses. A 3-month supply is $429 billed once, about $143 a month
$239 for a 30-day supply at any of the three listed doses. A 3-month supply is $599 billed once, about $200 a month
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
Happy Care Meds
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.
Happy Care Meds
7.4/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Happy Care Meds | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $169/mo | ✓$100/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 49 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | ✓None | 1 warning |
About Happy Care Meds
Happy Care Meds is a California telehealth service that sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, alongside hair loss, ED and peptide treatments. Each order is a one-time purchase at the same price for every dose, with no membership fee and nothing that renews automatically. A one-month supply costs $169 for semaglutide and $239 for tirzepatide, and three-month supplies cost $429 and $599.
Read our full Happy Care Meds 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
Happy Care Meds
What we like
- Prices are listed on every product page and in the quiz before you share any contact details
- Each order is a one-time purchase, so nothing renews or bills you again without a new order
- The price stays the same at every dose, and there is no membership fee on top
- Your card is only held at checkout and is charged only if a provider approves you
- Shipping is free on every order, and most orders arrive 48 to 72 hours after approval
- The terms name the compounding pharmacy that fills prescriptions, The Pharmacy Hub
- The medical director is named on the site with a California license you can look up
- A phone line and weekday support hours are published, and no account is needed to call
Watch-outs
- The home page advertises semaglutide from $143 a month, which is the three-month supply paid as one $429 charge
- A short video visit with a provider is required after you place your order
- All sales are final once medication is dispensed, unless the order arrives damaged, incomplete or wrong
- Trustpilot says it removed the Happy Care Meds profile for going against its guidelines
- The reviews on the site are labeled as Google reviews, but the link only opens a Google search
- The provider network is described only as medical groups reached through a telehealth partner, Qualiphy
- Because nothing renews, you have to place a new order each month or each quarter to keep treatment going
- It does not ship to Alabama or Mississippi
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
NewSelf edges out Happy Care Meds with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Happy Care Meds remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide as one-time orders with no auto-renewing plan.
Choose Happy Care Meds if…
You want people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide as one-time orders with no auto-renewing plan and a starting price around $169/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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