The best all-inclusive GLP-1 programs charge one monthly price that covers everything — consultation, medication, shipping, and ongoing medical support. No membership fees, no hidden consultation charges, no surprise shipping costs. We ranked providers by what you actually pay each month, not what they advertise.
The GLP-1 market has a pricing transparency problem. Providers advertise "$99/month" or "$149/month" — then pile on fees. A separate consultation fee here. A mandatory membership there. Shipping that's somehow $30 for a small package. Lab work charges. "Care coordination" fees.
By the time you add it all up, that $99 program costs $250-350/month. We did the math so you don't have to.
How the "$99 Trick" Works
Here's a real example of how pricing can be misleading (provider names omitted — the tactics are industry-wide):
| Line Item | Advertised | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Medication | "From $99/mo" | $99 (lowest dose only) |
| Monthly membership | Not mentioned upfront | $79/mo |
| Initial consultation | "Free" | $49 (after first month) |
| Shipping | Not mentioned | $15/mo |
| Follow-up consults | Not mentioned | $25 each |
| Actual monthly cost | "$99" | $242-267/mo |
Our rule: If you can't tell the exact total monthly cost within 60 seconds of visiting a provider's website, they're not being transparent. All-inclusive means all-inclusive — one price, everything included, no asterisks.
Truly All-Inclusive Providers
These providers charge one monthly price. Consultation, medication, shipping, medical oversight — all included. What they advertise is what you pay.
SHED
One price covers everything — injectable, drops, or lozenges
Yucca Health
Straightforward all-inclusive pricing at the lowest tier
Care Bare Rx
Competitive all-inclusive compounded injectable programs
Synergy Rx
All-inclusive with injectable + oral format options
What "All-Inclusive" Should Include
When a provider claims to be all-inclusive, verify these are covered in the monthly price:
| Component | Truly All-Inclusive | Hidden-Fee Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | Included ✓ | $49-149 separate |
| Ongoing medical oversight | Included ✓ | $25-79/visit or "membership" |
| Medication | Included ✓ | Separate (the "advertised" price) |
| Shipping | Included ✓ | $10-30/month |
| Dose adjustments | Included ✓ | Sometimes extra consult fee |
| Syringes/supplies | Included ✓ | $10-20 add-on |
| Cancellation | Anytime, no fee ✓ | Early termination penalty |
How to Verify Before You Sign Up
Ask these three questions before giving any provider your payment information:
1. What is the exact total I will be charged each month? (Not "starting at" — the actual number for your dose.)
2. Are there any fees not included in that monthly price? (Membership, consult, shipping, lab work, supplies, cancellation.)
3. What happens when my dose increases? (Some providers charge the same regardless of dose; others increase the price at higher doses. Both are fine — but you need to know upfront.)
Dose-Based Pricing: The Other Transparency Issue
Even among transparent providers, pricing structures differ. Some charge a flat rate regardless of dose. Others increase the price as your dose increases (higher doses = more medication = higher cost to the pharmacy).
Neither model is inherently better. But you should know which model your provider uses before you start, because your month-6 cost at a therapeutic dose could be significantly different from your month-1 cost at a starting dose.
| Pricing Model | Month 1 (Starting) | Month 6 (Therapeutic) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat rate | $199/mo | $199/mo | Predictable budgeting ✓ |
| Dose-based | $149/mo | $249-349/mo | Lower entry cost |
Our Bottom Line
The cheapest GLP-1 program isn't always the one with the lowest advertised number — it's the one where the advertised price is the actual price. All-inclusive providers eliminate surprises, simplify budgeting, and build trust through transparency.
If a provider's pricing page requires a calculator and a magnifying glass, find a different provider.