$79 a Month for GLP-1 Treatment: What's Included and What Isn't
The Black Friday price for compounded semaglutide works out to $79.20 a month. Here is exactly what that covers, what it does not, and how the payment actually works.
The $79 a month figure is Rx.com's 12-month compounded semaglutide plan with code BF2026: $950.40 paid once, up front, which averages $79.20 a month. It includes the online provider visit, the medication at any prescribed dose, injection supplies and cold-packed shipping. The code works now through December 1, 2026.
- What you pay: $950.40 once for 12 months (regular price $1,188).
- What it averages: $79.20 a month.
- Sale dates: now through December 1, 2026, with code BF2026.
- Included: provider visit, medication, supplies, cold shipping.
- Not included: lab work, other prescriptions, care for other health conditions.
- Nothing is charged until a licensed provider approves you. No auto-renewal.
How the $79 a month price works
Rx.com's 12-month compounded semaglutide plan is regularly $1,188, or $99 a month. For Black Friday, code BF2026 takes 20% off now through Tuesday, December 1, 2026. That brings the plan to $950.40.
| Regular | With BF2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| 12-month plan, paid up front | $1,188 | $950.40 |
| Average per month | $99 | $79.20 |
| How often medication ships | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monthly charges after checkout | None | None |
| Auto-renews at the end | No | No |
So "$79 a month" describes the average, not a monthly bill. You will not see $79 on your card each month. You will see one charge of $950.40, and only after a provider approves you.
💡 Prefer to pay as you go?
The 1-month plan is $140 with BF2026 (regularly $175). It costs more per month, but far less to start. Our guide to monthly vs 12-month plans compares every option.
What's included
Everything you need to start weekly injections at home is part of the one price:
| Included | What it means |
|---|---|
| Online provider visit | A licensed U.S. provider reviews your health history and decides whether treatment is right for you. |
| Medication | Compounded semaglutide at the dose your provider prescribes, for all 12 months of the plan. |
| Injection supplies | The supplies you need to give your weekly injection. |
| Cold-packed shipping | Medication ships in insulated packaging every 3 months. |
| Dose changes | If your provider raises your dose, your price stays the same. |
What isn't included
To keep this honest, here is what the plan does not cover:
- Lab tests. If labs are needed, they are billed separately by whoever orders them.
- Other prescriptions, such as anti-nausea medicine from your own doctor.
- Primary care. Diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol and other conditions stay with your regular doctor.
- Emergency or in-person care. Online treatment does not replace urgent care if something goes wrong.
- A brand-name medication. This plan is compounded semaglutide. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not the same as any brand-name medication.
- Treatment in every state. The program is not available in Alaska, Louisiana or Mississippi.
Does the price change with your dose?
No. Semaglutide starts at a low weekly dose and is usually raised step by step every 4 weeks or more, depending on how you feel. Many programs charge more as the dose climbs. Rx.com charges one flat price at every dose, so the $950.40 covers the whole year whether you stay low or move up. For how dosing typically steps up, see our semaglutide dosage chart.
Fees people worry about
Low advertised prices sometimes hide add-ons. Here is how the common ones work on this plan:
- Visit or membership fee: none. The provider visit is included.
- Dose upcharge: none. One price at every dose.
- Shipping fee: none. Cold-packed shipping is included.
- Insurance: not needed, and not billed.
- Surprise renewal: none. Plans do not auto-renew.
The FDA warns shoppers to be careful with GLP-1 offers that skip a medical screening or are labeled "for research use only." A low price paired with a real provider visit and a licensed pharmacy is a different thing. Our guide on whether cheap semaglutide is safe explains the warning signs.
Who the 12-month plan fits
| Situation | Plan that may fit |
|---|---|
| You have used a GLP-1 before and plan to stay on it | 12 months gives the lowest monthly average |
| You are new and unsure how you will feel | 1 month or 3 months, then reassess |
| You want a middle ground | 6 months: $700 with BF2026, about $117 a month |
| Your insurance covers a GLP-1 for weight | Check your coverage first, it may cost less |
If you have Medicare, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge sets a $50 copay on certain GLP-1 drugs for eligible Part D members through December 31, 2027. If you have commercial insurance that covers weight-loss medication, a manufacturer savings card may bring your copay down to $25. Check those first.
Getting treatment through Rx.com
Rx.com offers compounded semaglutide from $99/month on a 12-month plan, with an online provider visit, medication, supplies and cold shipping included. With code BF2026 now through December 1, 2026, that plan is $950.40, or $79.20 a month. Prefer tirzepatide? Compounded tirzepatide is $119.20 a month on the 12-month plan during the sale ($1,430.40 up front).
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. A licensed provider reviews your health history first, and nothing is charged until you are approved. Our weight-loss check takes a few minutes, and our guide on how to use code BF2026 covers the steps.
🚨 When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider
Call your provider right away if any of these happen. Call 911 for trouble breathing, fainting or severe pain.
- Severe belly pain that will not go away, with or without vomiting, especially if it spreads to your back: possible pancreatitis.
- Pain in the upper right belly, fever, or yellow skin or eyes: possible gallbladder problem.
- Vomiting or diarrhea that keeps you from drinking fluids: risk of dehydration and kidney injury.
- Swelling of the face, lips or throat, hives or trouble swallowing: possible allergic reaction.
- A lump in the neck, hoarseness or trouble swallowing: tell your provider promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really $79 a month?
It averages $79.20 a month. You pay $950.40 once for a 12-month plan with code BF2026, any time through December 1, 2026.
Can I pay $79 each month instead?
No. The monthly average only applies to the 12-month plan paid up front. The 1-month plan is $140 with the code.
Does the price include the doctor visit?
Yes. An online visit with a licensed U.S. provider is included, along with medication, supplies and cold shipping.
What if my provider raises my dose?
Your price does not change. It is one flat price at every dose.
What if I am not approved?
Nothing is charged until a licensed provider approves you.
Does the plan renew automatically?
No. Plans do not auto-renew. You decide whether to continue when it ends.
Is this the same as a brand-name medication?
No. It is compounded semaglutide, which is not FDA-approved and is not the same as any brand-name medication.
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA's concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss. fda.gov
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. cms.gov
- Novo Nordisk. NovoCare savings offer and self-pay pricing. novocare.com
- MedlinePlus. Semaglutide injection. medlineplus.gov
