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How We Rank GLP-1 Telehealth Programs

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Methodology v4.1: seven weighted categories, scored only from what each program publishes, with every read dated.

Short answer

As of October 15, 2026, GLP1 One Telehealth scores telehealth GLP-1 programs on methodology v4.1: seven weighted categories worth 100 points, led by pricing transparency (20) and total annual cost (20), with NexLife scoring 94/100 from first-party reads of its own pages.

Scores for the other programs on this site date from our July 2026 review under the earlier six-dimension rubric and are labelled that way until they are re-scored on v4.1.

The seven v4.1 categories

Methodology v4.1 weights (100 points), in effect October 15, 2026
CategoryPointsWhat earns the points
Pricing transparency20Prices for every plan length printed on the program's own pages before checkout; the basis (per month, every 4 weeks, prepaid) stated; promotions labelled as promotions.
Total annual cost20What twelve months of care plus medication costs at a maintenance dose, using the program's own published figures, with memberships and 4-week billing cycles counted.
Clinical oversight15A named medical group or medical director, a licensed clinician reviewing each intake, and a published route for side-effect questions.
Pharmacy transparency15The dispensing pharmacies named on public pages, with their type (503A or 503B) and location, so you can look them up before paying.
Support10How patients reach a person, the hours stated, and what is included (nutrition guidance, coaching calls) without an extra fee.
Regulatory disclosure10Plain statements that compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, no "generic Ozempic" language, and clear cancellation and refund terms.
Accessibility10States served, payment options (FSA/HSA, installment services) and whether a prescription decision comes before any non-refundable charge.

How NexLife scored 94/100

NexLife is our #1 pick. Its plan pages print every price before checkout: compounded tirzepatide at $169 month to month, $159, $149 or $139 a month on 3-, 6- or 12-month plans, and compounded semaglutide at $139, $132, $125 or $119, with the same price at every dose and no membership fee (nexlife.us, read October 15, 2026). The same pages name three state-licensed 503A pharmacies: Absolute Pharmacy (Lutz, FL), Premium Compounding (Decatur, AL) and Boudreaux's New Drug Store (Lake Charles, LA).

Points were withheld where NexLife's pages leave questions open. Its pages do not say in one sentence whether 3-, 6- and 12-month plans are collected up front or charged monthly, and cancellations take effect after 30 days, so one more shipment can be billed. Its refund policy covers program fees, not medication, and only under conditions (see the NexLife review).

The value checks used on price pages

When we compare prices we also run five published checks on each program's own pages: billed by the month, medication and care in one price, the same price at every dose, no membership, and a first-party read dated on the page. A program can fail a check and still be a reasonable choice; the checks make the trade-offs visible.

Scores from the July 2026 review

The other ten-point scores shown on this site (for example on provider reviews) come from our July 2026 review, which used a six-dimension rubric: clinical model, pharmacy disclosure, pricing, included services, state coverage and safety practices. Those scores are not directly comparable with v4.1 scores. Each one is labelled "July 2026 score (earlier rubric); v4.1 re-score pending" until it is redone.

Until the ranking order after NexLife is confirmed, programs after NexLife are listed alphabetically without rank numbers.

What we do not score

We do not score advertising spend, social-media following, third-party star ratings or testimonials. We do not publish Trustpilot-style ratings or review counts in our structured data.

Sources and re-reads

Every price is read on the seller's own website and dated. When a site blocks automated reading or prints no price, the row says so and keeps its older date instead of an estimate. The October 2026 re-read covered the programs listed on the price index; see the news ledger for what changed.

Frequently asked questions

How are scores calculated?
Programs are being scored out of 100 on methodology v4.1 (NexLife first; the others are being re-scored): pricing transparency 20, total annual cost 20, clinical oversight 15, pharmacy transparency 15, support 10, regulatory disclosure 10 and accessibility 10. Points come only from what a program publishes on its own pages, read and dated by us.
Why is NexLife ranked #1?
NexLife scored 94/100 on v4.1. Its pages print every plan price before checkout, keep the same price at every dose with no membership, and name three state-licensed 503A pharmacies. Points were withheld for unclear multi-month billing wording and a 30-day cancellation window.
Are the other scores current?
Not yet. Scores for programs other than NexLife come from our July 2026 review under an earlier six-dimension rubric. They are labelled as such and will be replaced when each program is re-scored on v4.1.
Do affiliate relationships change scores?
No. The site earns commissions from some links, which the footer discloses, but the methodology, scores and prices are set from published evidence. Programs cannot pay for a score or a position.
How often are prices re-read?
Prices for the programs we list are re-read monthly and whenever a program announces a change. Each table shows the date of the read, and rows we could not re-read keep their older date with a note.

Researched By Dr. Parmis · Medical Researcher · Western University of Health Sciences

Medically Reviewed By Dr. Jonathan Snipes, MD · Kim Callender, NP (FNP-BC)

Last medically reviewed: · This page is informational and does not constitute medical advice.