Immortals vs NovoCare Pharmacy
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Immortals
Best for: Bryan Johnson's longevity telehealth: compounded sema/tirz microdose injections from $167/mo
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NovoCare Pharmacy
Best for: branded Wegovy at the lowest manufacturer-direct self-pay price
Visit NovoCare Pharmacy →Immortals and NovoCare Pharmacy 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, NovoCare Pharmacy starts lower at $149/mo versus $167/mo, and NovoCare Pharmacy edges ahead overall (8.7 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
Immortals
Verbatim from product page: 'From $167/mo*'. Promotional price (regular $245/month). Semaglutide/Glycine/B12 compounded formulation. Quarterly billing — $501 billed upfront for 3-month commitment. No added fees beyond the subscription.
Verbatim from product page: 'From $180/mo*'. Promotional price (regular $265/month). Tirzepatide/Glycine/B12 compounded formulation. Quarterly billing — $540 billed upfront for 3-month commitment. No added fees beyond the subscription.
NovoCare Pharmacy
$149/mo for 1.5 mg and 4 mg new self-pay; 4 mg offer ends 8/31/2026, then $199/mo for 4 mg
$199/mo intro = first 2 monthly fills (0.25/0.5 mg) for patients new to the offer/pharmacy, through 6/30/2026; then $349/mo standard
with commercial insurance, as little as $25/mo; subject to max savings of $100/month
What’s included
Immortals
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
NovoCare Pharmacy
Inclusions not disclosed.
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Immortals
7.5/10
NovoCare Pharmacy
8.7/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Immortals | NovoCare Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $167/mo | ✓$149/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 5 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | — |
| Brand Name | — | ✓ Yes |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Immortals
Immortals is a LegitScript-certified longevity telehealth platform founded by Bryan Johnson, offering compounded semaglutide (Semaglutide/Glycine/B12) and tirzepatide (Tirzepatide/Glycine/B12) as microdose weekly injections. Every subscription includes physician review within 72 hours, prescription fulfillment from licensed U.S. pharmacies, discreet shipping, and unlimited provider messaging for 12 months. Semaglutide starts at $167/month and tirzepatide at $180/month (promotional, billed quarterly). HSA/FSA reimbursable; no insurance required.
Read our full Immortals review →About NovoCare Pharmacy
Novo Nordisk's first-party direct-to-consumer pharmacy for branded Wegovy (semaglutide). Manufacturer-owned channel: Wegovy 0.25 mg / 0.5 mg starter doses at $199/month through 6/30/2026; full-dose Wegovy at $349/month standard self-pay; Wegovy HD at $399/month. Ships nationwide. Distinct from telehealth platforms that route Wegovy through NovoCare — this is the manufacturer pharmacy itself.
Read our full NovoCare Pharmacy review →Pros & Cons
Immortals
What we like
- LegitScript certified (ID 50458743) with board-certified U.S. physician review within 72 hours
- Physician consult + prescription bundled in price — 'You pay for treatment. That's it' with no added fees
- Competitive pricing: semaglutide microdose from $167/month, tirzepatide from $180/month (promotional)
- Unlimited provider messaging for 12 months included; video consults available
- Founded by Bryan Johnson and Kate Tolo; clinical lead Dr. Carl Seger, M.D. (preventive/longevity medicine)
Watch-outs
- Microdose framing uses sub-clinical doses — lower weight-loss efficacy than standard GLP-1 protocols
- Quarterly commitment only — 3-month minimum, paid upfront ($501–$540/quarter); no monthly flexibility
- State availability not publicly listed; 'eligible U.S. states' with no specific state list
- Labs not included; baseline bloodwork protocol not disclosed on any public page
- Compounding pharmacy not named; no 503A/503B accreditation details disclosed
NovoCare Pharmacy
What we like
- First-party Novo Nordisk pharmacy — the most authoritative branded Wegovy channel
- $199/mo intro pricing on Wegovy 0.25/0.5 mg starter doses (through 6/30/2026), the lowest brand self-pay price
- $349/mo standard self-pay is well below the ~$1,300/mo retail list price
- Ships to all 50 states with no telehealth-platform middleman fees
- Cold-chain logistics handled directly by Novo Nordisk
- Insurance-billing path available via the NovoCare savings program
- NEW $149/mo Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide tablets, 1.5/4 mg) self-pay tier — 4 mg rises to $199/mo after 8/31/2026
Watch-outs
- Wegovy only — no Ozempic, no tirzepatide, no compounded GLP-1
- Requires an existing Wegovy prescription — no prescribing clinicians or telehealth intake
- No clinical support included — your own prescriber handles titration and side effects
- Manufacturer-set pricing can change at any time
- $199 pen intro covers only the first 2 fills for new patients (through 6/30/2026); maintenance doses are $349/mo ($399 HD)
Our Verdict
NovoCare Pharmacy edges out Immortals with a higher overall score of 8.7/10 and is particularly strong for branded Wegovy at the lowest manufacturer-direct self-pay price. Immortals remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Bryan Johnson's longevity telehealth: compounded sema/tirz microdose injections from $167/mo.
Choose Immortals if…
You want Bryan Johnson's longevity telehealth: compounded sema/tirz microdose injections from $167/mo and a starting price around $167/mo.
Choose NovoCare Pharmacy if…
You want branded Wegovy at the lowest manufacturer-direct self-pay price and a starting price around $149/mo.
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