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Vital Edge 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
Vital Edge logo

Vital Edge

7.1
★★★3.6/5

Best for: transparent flat-fee GLP-1 pricing with oral and brand-name options

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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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Vital Edge 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 7.1 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

Vital Edge

Oral SemaglutideCompounded
$199/mo
semaglutide

Compounded oral capsules

Oral TirzepatideCompounded
$269/mo
tirzepatide

Compounded oral capsules

Compounded SemaglutideCompounded
$350/mo
semaglutide

Weekly subcutaneous injection

Compounded TirzepatideCompounded
$450/mo
tirzepatide

Weekly subcutaneous injection

RybelsusBrand-name
$645/mo
semaglutide

Brand-name oral semaglutide

OzempicBrand-name
$705/mo
semaglutide
MounjaroBrand-name
$835/mo
tirzepatide
WegovyBrand-name
$990/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

Vital Edge

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.

Vital Edge

7.1/10

Overall

NewSelf

8.3/10

Value25%

6.5A
vs
B
9.0

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Trust & Safety15%

6.8A
vs
B
8.3

Accessibility10%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Support10%

7.4A
vs
B
7.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureVital EdgeNewSelf
Starting Price$199/mo$100/mo
Features7 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed49
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNone1 warning

About Vital Edge

Vital Edge is a Chattanooga, TN telehealth practice offering physician-supervised GLP-1 weight loss nationwide by video, with medication shipped to your door each month. It carries an unusually broad menu — compounded semaglutide ($350/mo) and tirzepatide ($450/mo), compounded oral capsules from $199/mo, and brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Rybelsus — all at a flat monthly fee that includes the consult, medication and shipping with no dosage upcharge.

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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

Vital Edge

What we like

  • Transparent flat monthly pricing published on-site — consult, medication, and shipping all included
  • Broad menu: compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide, compounded oral capsules from $199/mo, plus brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Rybelsus
  • LegitScript-certified (seal #43281221)
  • Flat fee with no upcharge as your dose increases
  • Compounded oral GLP-1 capsules available for needle-free dosing

Watch-outs

  • Compounded injectable pricing ($350 semaglutide / $450 tirzepatide) runs above the lowest-cost telehealth options
  • No compounding pharmacy partner named on the site
  • No named medical director or prescribing clinicians
  • State availability not published — only a nationwide virtual-care claim
  • Small, locally-rooted operation with a limited public track record

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 Vital Edge with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Vital Edge remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for transparent flat-fee GLP-1 pricing with oral and brand-name options.

Choose Vital Edge if…

You want transparent flat-fee GLP-1 pricing with oral and brand-name options 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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Vital Edge vs NewSelf: FAQ

NewSelf is cheaper. Its lowest ongoing monthly cash price is $100/mo, compared with $199/mo for Vital Edge. We compare standing (not first-month promo) prices so the figures reflect what you'd actually pay month to month.
NewSelf scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus 7.1/10, and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. That said, Vital Edge is a better fit if you want transparent flat-fee GLP-1 pricing with oral and brand-name options.
NewSelf lists availability in 49 states, while Vital Edge's state list is not publicly listed.
Neither Vital Edge nor NewSelf is currently an affiliate partner, so we earn no commission from either. We rank all providers editorially using the same six-dimension framework and disclose any commercial relationships.
For Semaglutide, NewSelf is cheaper at $100/mo versus $199/mo at Vital Edge.

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