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True-cost calculator: effective monthly GLP-1 cost
Turn any advertised GLP-1 offer into its effective monthly cost — fees, shipping, and commitment included.
The true-cost calculator turns any advertised GLP-1 offer into its effective monthly cost — the only number that compares programs fairly — by folding in membership, one-time consult fees, shipping, and any introductory first-month rate across the months you actually commit to. It runs entirely in your browser and stores nothing.
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Effective monthly = (introductory or first regular month + remaining regular months + one-time consult) divided by months committed. This is the figure to compare across providers.
Why a longer term lowers the monthly cost
Prepaying several months spreads one-time costs and unlocks tiered pricing, so the effective monthly cost drops even though the medication is identical. The chart below uses a real published ladder to show the effect; enter your own numbers above to see it for any offer.
Effective monthly cost falls with a longer prepay term (NexLife semaglutide, published) — the same medication costs less per month on a longer commitment
Worked example
Suppose a program advertises $199/month with a $40/month membership, a one-time $49 consult, $15/month shipping, and a $99 introductory first month, on a 6-month commitment. Renewal monthly is 199 + 40 + 15 = $254; the first month is 99 + 40 + 15 = $154; total is 49 + 154 + 254 x 5 = $1,473; effective monthly is 1,473 / 6 = about $245.50 — not the $199 on the label.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool store my numbers?
No. The calculator runs in your browser and saves nothing; refresh the page and it resets.
Which number should I compare between providers?
The effective monthly cost. It is the only figure that accounts for fees, shipping, introductory pricing, and commitment length together.
Does a lower effective cost mean a program is better?
No — it is one input. Pharmacy verification, clinical fit, and cancellation terms matter too, and compounded products are not FDA approved.
Compare captured programs on the cost hub and the NexLife review.
Not medical advice. This page is consumer education, not medical advice, and does not recommend a dose, product, or provider. Compounded medications are not FDA approved. Talk with a licensed clinician about your situation.