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NuvaHealth vs NewSelf

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

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
Editorially reviewed & fact-checked against primary sources · How we verify contentLast reviewed
NuvaHealth logo

NuvaHealth

7.3
★★★3.7/5

Best for: low first-month compounded GLP-1 pricing with 24/7 support

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VS
NewSelf logo

NewSelf

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency

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NuvaHealth and NewSelf 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 $139/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.3 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

NuvaHealth

Compounded semaglutide injection (first month)Compounded
$139/mo
semaglutide

first month; ongoing price shown at checkout (month two)

Semaglutide tablets (first month)oral
$179/mo
semaglutide

first month; ongoing price shown at checkout (month two)

Compounded tirzepatide injection (first month)Compounded
$229/mo
tirzepatide

first month; ongoing price shown at checkout (month two)

Tirzepatide tablets (first month)oral
$239/mo
tirzepatide

first month; ongoing price shown at checkout (month two)

Ozempic injections (first month)Brand-name
$1159/mo
Ozempic

first month; ongoing price shown at checkout (month two)

Wegovy injections (first month)Brand-name
$1179/mo
Wegovy

first month; ongoing price shown at checkout (month two)

Mounjaro injections (first month)Brand-name
$1049/mo
Mounjaro

first month; ongoing price shown at checkout (month two)

NewSelf

Semaglutide+ (best price)Compounded
$100/mo
semaglutide

All dosages same price

Semaglutide+ (regular)Compounded
$135/mo
semaglutide
Tirzepatide+ (best price)Compounded
$144/mo
tirzepatide

All dosages same price

Tirzepatide+ (regular)Compounded
$225/mo
tirzepatide

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What’s included

NuvaHealth

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Not disclosed

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

NewSelf

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.

NuvaHealth

7.3/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

7.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.3A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

7.4A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureNuvaHealthNewSelf
Starting Price$139/mo$100/mo
Features5 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed49
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About NuvaHealth

NuvaHealth (nuvahealth.org) is a LegitScript-certified compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide starting at $159 first-month and compounded tirzepatide starting at $259 first-month. Standard ongoing pricing is disclosed at checkout after the medical intake. Includes online medical consultation, free shipping, and 24/7 patient support. Newark, DE address listed; specific legal entity name not publicly disclosed on the home page.

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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 →

Pros & Cons

NuvaHealth

What we like

  • LegitScript Certified seal displayed on the marketing site (the standard third-party telehealth/pharmacy accreditation)
  • Free and fast delivery + 24/7 patient support disclosed on the home page
  • Newark, DE address suggests a US-incorporated entity (vs offshore)
  • $139 first-month price for compounded semaglutide injection is among the cheapest in the US compounded telehealth market
  • $229 first-month price for compounded tirzepatide injection sits in the lower-median range

Watch-outs

  • Standard ongoing monthly price NOT publicly disclosed (gated behind checkout) — patients should ask for the maintenance-dose price before committing
  • Specific legal entity name + state of incorporation NOT publicly disclosed on the home page — material YMYL transparency gap
  • Pharmacy partners NOT publicly named — material YMYL transparency gap
  • Per-state availability NOT enumerated; verify your state ships before purchase
  • Lab work + coaching support NOT publicly disclosed
  • LegitScript certification not independently confirmed against the public database in this pass (CAPTCHA-gated)

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)

Our Verdict

Winner: NewSelf

NewSelf edges out NuvaHealth with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. NuvaHealth remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for low first-month compounded GLP-1 pricing with 24/7 support.

Choose NuvaHealth if…

You want low first-month compounded GLP-1 pricing with 24/7 support and a starting price around $139/mo.

Choose NewSelf if…

You want lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency and a starting price around $100/mo.

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