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KERNX Health 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
KERNX Health logo

KERNX Health

7.1
★★★3.6/5

Best for: shoppers who want plan pricing published up front and month-to-month billing

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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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KERNX Health 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 $129/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.1 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

KERNX Health

Essential plan, month-to-month (founding-member rate)Compounded
$129/mo
semaglutide

Founding rate; standard rate is $249/mo once founding membership closes. Consultation fee $25-$60 per visit is charged separately.

Premium plan, month-to-month (founding-member rate)Compounded
$199/mo
tirzepatide

Founding rate; standard rate is $299/mo once founding membership closes. Consultation fee $25-$60 per visit is charged separately.

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

KERNX Health

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Billed separately

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.

KERNX Health

7.1/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

7.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.0A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

6.0A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

6.5A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureKERNX HealthNewSelf
Starting Price$129/mo$100/mo
Features4 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed49
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About KERNX Health

Washington DC telehealth platform selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on flat monthly plans, with the physician consultation billed separately per visit.

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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

KERNX Health

What we like

  • Publishes plan pricing openly, before any intake or account creation
  • Month-to-month with no long-term contract and no multi-month prepayment
  • Billing starts only after a licensed provider approves treatment
  • LegitScript certification verified against the issued seal, not just the badge

Watch-outs

  • Its own pricing page contradicts itself: it claims no separate consultation charges, then states a $25-$60 fee applies per visit
  • The consultation fee is charged whether or not a prescription is issued
  • Advertised $129 and $199 rates are time-limited founding rates; standard rates are $249 and $299
  • No compounding pharmacy is named anywhere on the site
  • Shipping claims conflict: a 48-hour figure on the homepage against 1-2 days to ship plus 2-3 days transit in the FAQ

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 KERNX Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. KERNX Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for shoppers who want plan pricing published up front and month-to-month billing.

Choose KERNX Health if…

You want shoppers who want plan pricing published up front and month-to-month billing and a starting price around $129/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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