NewSelf vs Rila
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
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Rila
Best for: people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide month to month, with no charge unless prescribed
Visit Rila →NewSelf and Rila 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 $249/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
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
Rila
3, 6 and 12-month plans cost $639, $1,188 and $2,196 ($213, $198 and $183 a month)
3, 6 and 12-month plans cost $705, $1,000 and $2,419.44
3, 6 and 12-month plans cost $849, $1,589 and $2,988 ($283, $265 and $249 a month)
3, 6 and 12-month plans cost $783, $1,456 and $2,694.60
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What’s included
NewSelf
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Rila
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.
NewSelf
8.3/10
Rila
7.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | NewSelf | Rila |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$100/mo | $249/mo |
| Features | 6 features | ✓7 features |
| States Available | 49 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | ✓ Yes |
| FDA Warnings | 1 warning | ✓None |
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 →About Rila
Rila is a Utah telehealth company that sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as weekly injections or dissolving tablets, prescribed through the Dr. TelX medical group and filled by three named pharmacies. Monthly plans cost $249 for semaglutide injections and $349 for tirzepatide injections. The advertised $198 is the monthly average of a 6-month plan, and you are not charged unless a provider prescribes.
Read our full Rila review →Pros & Cons
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)
Rila
What we like
- You are not charged unless a licensed provider reviews your answers and prescribes treatment
- Offers semaglutide and tirzepatide, each as a weekly injection or a dissolving tablet
- Names its medical group and all three dispensing pharmacies, with addresses, on its site
- Publishes which states get online-only care and which require a live visit first
- A certified medical assistant is assigned to each patient at no extra cost
- Shipping is free and arrives in discreet packaging
- Support is available by phone as well as email, and FSA or HSA cards are accepted
Watch-outs
- The advertised $198 is the monthly average of a 6-month semaglutide plan; month-to-month starts at $249
- The "from $217" tablet price does not match any plan we could find in the checkout data
- Full plan prices appear only after you enter an email address in the intake
- Charges are non-refundable once a billing cycle starts, and you must cancel 72 hours before renewal
- Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Rhode Island, West Virginia and DC require a live consultation first
- The brand is new and has no independent customer reviews yet
Our Verdict
NewSelf edges out Rila with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Rila remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide month to month, with no charge unless prescribed.
Choose NewSelf if…
You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.
Choose Rila if…
You want people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide month to month, with no charge unless prescribed and a starting price around $249/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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