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TeleClinic 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
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TeleClinic

7.3
★★★3.7/5

Best for: Transparent, cash-pay compounded GLP-1 from a named 503A pharmacy across 47 states

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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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TeleClinic 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 $199/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

TeleClinic

MonthlyCompounded
$199/mo
semaglutide

Ongoing month-to-month; first-quarter intro $139/mo billed quarterly

MonthlyCompounded
$299/mo
tirzepatide

Ongoing month-to-month; first-quarter intro $219/mo billed quarterly

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

TeleClinic

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.

TeleClinic

7.3/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

7.0A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

7.0A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureTeleClinicNewSelf
Starting Price$199/mo$100/mo
Features6 features6 features
States Available4749
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About TeleClinic

TeleClinic (Teleclinic Holdings LLC) is a US telehealth platform offering physician-prescribed compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medication — semaglutide and tirzepatide — shipped from a licensed 503A compounding pharmacy. Programs are cash-pay with no insurance, flat monthly pricing, and free shipping across 47 states. Prescriptions are filled by Rush Pharmacy, a 503A compounder TeleClinic describes as PCAB-accredited. It also offers NAD+ and B12/MIC injections. TeleClinic is LegitScript certified; compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved.

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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.

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Pros & Cons

TeleClinic

What we like

  • Names its pharmacy partner — Rush Pharmacy, a licensed 503A compounder — which many compounded-GLP-1 telehealths won't disclose
  • LegitScript certified with flat, published monthly pricing, free shipping, and no insurance required
  • Broad access: 47 states with US-licensed physicians and transparent cash-pay pricing

Watch-outs

  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only — no brand-name GLP-1 (Wegovy or Zepbound) option
  • Headline $139/$219 rates are first-quarter intro prices billed quarterly; ongoing month-to-month is $199/$299
  • Not available in California, South Carolina, or New Jersey

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 TeleClinic with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. TeleClinic remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Transparent, cash-pay compounded GLP-1 from a named 503A pharmacy across 47 states.

Choose TeleClinic if…

You want Transparent, cash-pay compounded GLP-1 from a named 503A pharmacy across 47 states and a starting price around $199/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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