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LIV by WellNow vs Collective

An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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LIV by WellNow logo

LIV by WellNow

6.9
★★★3.5/5

Best for: IL/IN/MI/NY/PA patients wanting flat all-inclusive compounded semaglutide

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VS
Collective logo

Collective

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee

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LIV by WellNow and Collective 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, Collective starts lower at $59/mo versus $195/mo, and Collective edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.9 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

LIV by WellNow

All-inclusive monthlyCompounded
$195/mo
semaglutide

Collective

Any dose (flat price)Compounded
$59/mo
semaglutide

Verbatim: 'Compounded Semaglutide: $59/month. Same price, every dose. Cancel anytime.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — the site states 'What does it cost? $59/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $907 ($75.58/mo equivalent).

Any dose (flat price)Compounded
$69/mo
tirzepatide

Verbatim: 'Compounded Tirzepatide: $69/month. Same price, any dose.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — 'The cost is $69/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $1,027 ($85.58/mo equivalent).

Required annual membership (subscription, medication billed separately)membership subscription
$199/mo

Verbatim: 'Requires Collective membership: 21 day free trial, then a low annual $199 membership fee. No recurring monthly membership charges.' Charged yearly, not monthly. Terms of Use: 'all membership fees are non-refundable, and partial-period refunds are not provided.'

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What’s included

LIV by WellNow

Inclusions not disclosed.

Collective

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.

LIV by WellNow

6.9/10

Overall

Collective

8.3/10

Value25%

7.0A
vs
B
9.4

Effectiveness25%

6.5A
vs
B
8.2

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.3A
vs
B
7.2

Accessibility10%

6.5A
vs
B
7.4

Support10%

7.0A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureLIV by WellNowCollective
Starting Price$195/mo$59/mo
Features8 features3 features
States Available5Not disclosed
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About LIV by WellNow

LIV by WellNow is the telehealth weight-management arm of WellNow Urgent Care, offering compounded semaglutide for weight loss. The flat $279 per month price covers medication, injection supplies, and unlimited virtual visits with board-certified online providers, plus same-day approval and monthly home delivery. Eligibility requires age 18+ and a BMI of 30+, or 27+ with a weight-related condition. Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved. Service is limited to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, and insurance is not accepted.

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About Collective

Collective (collective.org) is a membership-based telehealth platform from the founder of Thrive Market, selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at a flat price on every dose. Medication is billed separately from a required annual membership, and the program bundles unlimited clinician messaging, dietitian access and express cold shipping.

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Pros & Cons

LIV by WellNow

What we like

  • Flat $279/month covers medication, supplies, and unlimited virtual visits
  • Backed by established WellNow Urgent Care brand
  • Board-certified online medical providers
  • Same-day approval and monthly home delivery
  • Transparent all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees

Watch-outs

  • Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved or evaluated
  • Only available in five states (IL, IN, MI, NY, PA)
  • No tirzepatide option offered
  • Insurance not accepted for compounded semaglutide

Collective

What we like

  • The lowest published compounded GLP-1 medication prices we track — $59/month semaglutide and $69/month tirzepatide
  • Flat pricing at every dose, so titrating up does not raise the bill
  • Unlimited clinician messaging and registered-dietitian access are included rather than upsold
  • 21-day free trial on the membership before the annual fee is charged

Watch-outs

  • The advertised $59 and $69 exclude a mandatory $199 annual membership — the real first-year cost is $907 and $1,027
  • Membership fees are non-refundable and no partial-period refunds are given
  • Compounding pharmacies are described only as 'independent, third-party licensed pharmacies' and are never named
  • State availability is not published on the marketing site

Our Verdict

Winner: Collective

Collective edges out LIV by WellNow with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee. LIV by WellNow remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for IL/IN/MI/NY/PA patients wanting flat all-inclusive compounded semaglutide.

Choose LIV by WellNow if…

You want IL/IN/MI/NY/PA patients wanting flat all-inclusive compounded semaglutide and a starting price around $195/mo.

Choose Collective if…

You want the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee and a starting price around $59/mo.

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LIV by WellNow vs Collective: FAQ

Collective is cheaper. Its lowest ongoing monthly cash price is $59/mo, compared with $195/mo for LIV by WellNow. We compare standing (not first-month promo) prices so the figures reflect what you'd actually pay month to month.
Collective scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus 6.9/10, and is particularly strong for the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee. That said, LIV by WellNow is a better fit if you want IL/IN/MI/NY/PA patients wanting flat all-inclusive compounded semaglutide.
LIV by WellNow lists availability in 5 states, while Collective's state list is not publicly listed.
Neither LIV by WellNow nor Collective 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 Semaglutide, Collective is cheaper at $59/mo versus $195/mo at LIV by WellNow.

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