Prescriva vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Prescriva
Best for: people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with the pharmacy names published up front
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Prescriva 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 $249/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.0 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
Prescriva
Charged every 28 days (13 charges a year). 12, 24 and 48-week supplies cost $657, $1,194 and $2,327, each paid upfront
Charged every 28 days. 12, 24 and 48-week supplies cost $777, $1,434 and $2,717, each paid upfront
Charged every 28 days (13 charges a year). 12, 24 and 48-week supplies cost $927, $1,734 and $3,497, each paid upfront
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
Prescriva
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
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.
Prescriva
7.0/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Prescriva | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $249/mo | ✓$100/mo |
| Features | 6 features | 6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 49 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | ✓ Yes | — |
| FDA Warnings | ✓None | 1 warning |
About Prescriva
Prescriva is a Sacramento telehealth platform that sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with prescribing by OpenLoop Health clinicians and three named compounding pharmacies. Plans cost $249 for semaglutide injections, $279 for semaglutide tablets and $339 for tirzepatide, charged every 4 weeks rather than monthly.
Read our full Prescriva review →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
Prescriva
What we like
- Names its medical group, OpenLoop Health, and all three dispensing pharmacies with addresses in its terms
- Injection plan prices are listed on the site before you start the assessment
- The price covers the clinician visit, the medication and free priority shipping, with no separate membership fee
- Offers semaglutide as a weekly injection or a daily dissolving tablet, plus tirzepatide injections
- You get a full refund of the current charge if the clinician decides treatment is not right for you
- You can cancel or pause from your patient dashboard, with no cancellation fee
- Publishes a support phone number, and HSA or FSA cards are accepted
Watch-outs
- Plans are charged every 4 weeks, so a year brings 13 charges rather than 12, though the site says per month
- The $194 semaglutide figure is a 48-week supply paid upfront at $2,327 and divided by 12, not a monthly price
- The pricing page also shows a $109 starting price and a $289 semaglutide price that match no plan in checkout
- You pay at checkout before a clinician reviews your answers
- Refunds stop once a clinician consultation is completed or medication ships, and partial cycles are not refunded
- The intake requires you to agree to text messages before you can continue
- The intake shows an "Excellent 4.9" rating with no source, while the company's review profile has no reviews yet
- The terms say service is offered in all 50 states, but the FAQ says most states
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
NewSelf edges out Prescriva with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Prescriva remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with the pharmacy names published up front.
Choose Prescriva if…
You want people who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with the pharmacy names published up front and a starting price around $249/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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- 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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