NewSelf vs Shape Vantage
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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Shape Vantage
Best for: transparency listing only — LOW confidence, not recommended
Visit Shape Vantage →NewSelf and Shape Vantage 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 $599/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 4.3 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
Shape Vantage
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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
Shape Vantage
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.
NewSelf
8.3/10
Shape Vantage
4.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | NewSelf | Shape Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$100/mo | $599/mo |
| Features | ✓6 features | 3 features |
| States Available | 49 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | 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 Shape Vantage
Shape Vantage is a tirzepatide reseller with a hybrid grey-market profile that does not match the typical compounded-telehealth model. The site sells a single $599 tirzepatide product through a direct checkout link with no clear medical intake, and its terms make provider review conditional rather than mandatory. WeightLossRankings does not recommend Shape Vantage — verify the actual prescription pathway before paying.
Read our full Shape Vantage 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)
Shape Vantage
What we like
- $599 product price shown publicly, not gated behind intake
- Terms of Service exists and discloses the legal relationship
- Positions itself as 'Premium Weight Loss Treatment'
Watch-outs
- Homepage uses a dietary-supplement-style disclaimer, not language seen on legitimate prescription products
- Links straight to a Stripe checkout with no medical intake, consultation, or prescription gate
- Terms reserve the option to ship without prescription or provider review where not legally required
- No LegitScript, NABP, state-pharmacy, or PCAB accreditation visible
- Legal entity and state of incorporation not disclosed (only California governing law)
- No 'compliant partner' pharmacy named anywhere on the site
- Per-state availability not listed and brand-name GLP-1s not addressed
- No mention of doctors, prescriptions, or consultations anywhere on the homepage
Our Verdict
NewSelf edges out Shape Vantage with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Shape Vantage remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for transparency listing only — LOW confidence, not recommended.
Choose NewSelf if…
You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.
Choose Shape Vantage if…
You want transparency listing only — LOW confidence, not recommended and a starting price around $599/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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