Walgreens Weight Management vs NewSelf
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Walgreens Weight Management
Best for: mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access
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NewSelf
Best for: lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency
Visit NewSelf →Walgreens Weight Management 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 $149/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
Walgreens Weight Management
'After the first two fills, the cost of Wegovy will be $349 per month for subsequent fills.' The discounted rate covers 'the first two fills of medication (0.25 mg and 0.5 mg doses only)'. ⚠ A fill is a 28-day supply.
'Regular price for a 1-month supply of Foundayo is $149 for 0.8 mg, $199 for 2.5 mg, $299 for 5.5 mg and 9 mg, and $349 for 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg.' The ladder more than doubles.
The top of the Foundayo ladder. A savings card caps monthly savings 'up to $370' on these doses and 'may be used for a maximum of up to 10 prescription fills per calendar year'.
NewSelf
All dosages same price
All dosages same price
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What’s included
Walgreens Weight Management
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Billed separately
Provider visits
Billed separately
Shipping
Not disclosed
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.
Walgreens Weight Management
7.1/10
NewSelf
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Walgreens Weight Management | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149/mo | ✓$100/mo |
| Features | 2 features | ✓6 features |
| States Available | ✓50 | 49 |
| Compounded | — | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | ✓None | 1 warning |
About Walgreens Weight Management
Walgreens virtual care program offering compounded GLP-1 medications through its retail pharmacy network.
Read our full Walgreens Weight Management 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
Walgreens Weight Management
What we like
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
Watch-outs
- Pricing not publicly disclosed
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 Walgreens Weight Management with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. Walgreens Weight Management remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.
Choose Walgreens Weight Management if…
You want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access and a starting price around $149/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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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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