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The Virtual NP 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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The Virtual NP

7.5
★★★3.8/5

Best for: Patients in served states wanting affordable visits and FDA-approved branded GLP-1s

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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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The Virtual NP 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, The Virtual NP starts lower at $75/mo versus $100/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.5 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

The Virtual NP

Zepbound branded, plus medication costBrand-name
$75/mo
tirzepatide
Wegovy branded, plus medication costBrand-name
$75/mo
semaglutide

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

The Virtual NP

Inclusions 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.

The Virtual NP

7.5/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

7.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.0A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.8A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

7.9A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureThe Virtual NPNewSelf
Starting Price$75/mo$100/mo
Features8 features6 features
States Available749
Compounded✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted✓ Yes
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About The Virtual NP

The Virtual NP is a nurse-practitioner-led telehealth weight loss clinic prescribing FDA-approved branded GLP-1 medications, Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide), from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. It does not offer compounded versions. Pricing is a 99 dollar pay-as-you-go visit or a 75 dollar per month membership that includes prescription access, with medication cost billed separately and disclosed upfront. HSA/FSA is accepted and prior authorization help is offered. Founder Sandra Jordan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, leads the practice. Most patients book within 24 hours, with home shipping.

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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

The Virtual NP

What we like

  • FDA-approved branded Zepbound and Wegovy only, no compounded
  • Transparent fees: 99 visit or 75 per month membership
  • HSA/FSA accepted and prior authorization assistance offered
  • NP-led with same or next-day booking and home shipping

Watch-outs

  • Branded only, so medication cost is high and billed separately
  • Limited to seven states
  • No compounded lower-cost GLP-1 alternative
  • Single-provider practice may limit scale and hours

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 The Virtual NP with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. The Virtual NP remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Patients in served states wanting affordable visits and FDA-approved branded GLP-1s.

Choose The Virtual NP if…

You want Patients in served states wanting affordable visits and FDA-approved branded GLP-1s and a starting price around $75/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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