NewSelf vs TeleZen MD
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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TeleZen MD
Best for: claimed all-50-state compounded GLP-1 access with $100-off first order
Visit TeleZen MD →NewSelf and TeleZen MD 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 $198/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
TeleZen MD
$148 first month, $198/month after. Multi-month plans (paid in full): quarterly $166/mo ($498), semi-annual $149/mo ($898), annual $133/mo ($1598). Prices are estimated monthly-equivalent of the 3-/6-month plans.
$248 first month, $298/month after. Multi-month plans (paid in full): quarterly $249/mo ($748), semi-annual $233/mo ($1398), annual $216/mo ($2598).
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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
TeleZen MD
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
TeleZen MD
7.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | NewSelf | TeleZen MD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$100/mo | $198/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 TeleZen MD
TeleZen MD (telezenmd.com) is a 100% online U.S. telehealth platform offering GLP-1 therapy via U.S.-based FDA-registered pharmacies. The provider claims operation in 'all 50 U.S. states, subject to medical eligibility and state regulations.' First-time visitors are offered $100 off their first order with code WELCOME100. Steady-state monthly pricing is not disclosed on the marketing home page.
Read our full TeleZen MD 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)
TeleZen MD
What we like
- Says it serves all 50 states — among the broadest claimed reach in the compounded segment
- Markets U.S.-based, FDA-registered pharmacies
- $100 off your first order with code WELCOME100
- Fully online U.S. telehealth model with physician evaluation
- Education-forward, physician-led positioning
- Plan pricing now published: compounded GLP-1 from $133/mo, GLP-1+GIP from $216/mo (annual prepay); 180-day guarantee
Watch-outs
- Partner pharmacy not named
- Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- Brand-name medications not addressed on the homepage
- LegitScript certification not confirmed
- All-50-states claim is the provider's own, not independently verified
- Medication forms (vial, pen, oral) not detailed
- Lowest advertised rates ($133/mo sema, $216/mo tirz) require paying a full 6- or 12-month plan in full at checkout
Our Verdict
NewSelf edges out TeleZen MD with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. TeleZen MD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for claimed all-50-state compounded GLP-1 access with $100-off first order.
Choose NewSelf if…
You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.
Choose TeleZen MD if…
You want claimed all-50-state compounded GLP-1 access with $100-off first order and a starting price around $198/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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