Virta Health vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Virta Health
Best for: Plan members wanting nutrition-first care with optional monitored GLP-1 use
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Virta Health 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 at $100/mo, and NewSelf edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.2 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
Virta Health
Pricing not publicly listed.
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
Virta Health
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.
Virta Health
7.2/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Virta Health | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | — | $100/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 49 |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Virta Health
Virta Health is a nutrition-first virtual program for diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss, distributed through employers and health plans at no cost to members. Its core approach uses low-carb nutrition therapy and coaching rather than drugs, but Virta also offers a Responsible Prescribing track that includes optimized GLP-1 use (oral or injectable) with clinician monitoring and a planned medication off-ramp. Virta does not push GLP-1s for most members and is not a direct cash-pay prescriber, so GLP-1 access depends on the plan chosen.
Read our full Virta Health 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
Virta Health
What we like
- Offers a Responsible Prescribing track with optimized GLP-1 use
- Clinically monitored medication off-ramp toward nutrition therapy
- Nutrition-first model shown to rival GLP-1 weight loss (about 13% at 1 year)
- Provided at no cost to members through employers and health plans
- Strong evidence base for diabetes reversal and metabolic health
Watch-outs
- Primarily a nutrition program; GLP-1s are a secondary track
- Distributed via employers and health plans, no direct cash-pay
- Deliberately discourages GLP-1 use for most members
- GLP-1 access depends on the specific program the plan selects
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 Virta Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Virta Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Plan members wanting nutrition-first care with optional monitored GLP-1 use.
Choose Virta Health if…
You want Plan members wanting nutrition-first care with optional monitored GLP-1 use.
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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Key terms, explained
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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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