NewSelf vs UR Meds
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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UR Meds
Best for: low-cost, flat-priced GLP-1 plus other telehealth pillars in one place
Visit UR Meds →NewSelf and UR Meds 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 $179/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
UR Meds
'GLP-1 Programs Starting at $179 — 100% online medical visit. Prescription & telemed visits included. No insurance required. No hidden fees. Ships free if prescribed.' ✓ 'You're only charged if prescribed.'
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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
UR Meds
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Not disclosed
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
UR Meds
7.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | NewSelf | UR Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$100/mo | $179/mo |
| Features | 6 features | ✓8 features |
| States Available | 49 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | — |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| 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 UR Meds
UR Meds is a multi-pillar telehealth service (weight loss, men's and women's health, hair, peptides, longevity) offering provider-reviewed GLP-1 weight-loss care from $179/mo with the same price at every dose and no membership. It runs on the OpenLoop Health platform with US-licensed providers, 100% online and no insurance required. Medications are compounded by a licensed pharmacy when appropriate; the specific molecule, pharmacy partner, and state-availability list are not named on the marketing site.
Read our full UR Meds 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)
UR Meds
What we like
- GLP-1 weight-loss care from $179/mo with the same price at every dose
- No monthly membership; cancel anytime; no insurance required
- Multi-pillar: also peptides, men's/women's health, hair, and longevity
- Runs on the OpenLoop Health telehealth platform with US-licensed providers
- 10,000+ patients served
Watch-outs
- Specific GLP-1 molecule (semaglutide vs tirzepatide) not named on the marketing site
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- States of operation not published
- LegitScript 'Certified' shown via a self-hosted badge linking to the generic LegitScript site (not independently verifiable)
Our Verdict
NewSelf edges out UR Meds with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. UR Meds remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for low-cost, flat-priced GLP-1 plus other telehealth pillars in one place.
Choose NewSelf if…
You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.
Choose UR Meds if…
You want low-cost, flat-priced GLP-1 plus other telehealth pillars in one place and a starting price around $179/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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