Best GLP-1 programs with coaching

Who this guide is for

Patients who have tried weight-loss medication before, regained weight after stopping, or know they need accountability scaffolding.

How we ranked

We rank by coach messaging cadence and depth. A ‘coach’ that auto-replies once a month is not coaching. A coach with named clinical credentials messaging weekly is.

Our picks

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  Noom Med

  from $179/mo

  • Best for coaching
  • Best for maintenance

  Noom Med — GLP-1 + behavioral psychology coaching

  Why we picked it

  The behavioral curriculum has 17 years of compliance data behind it, and the muscle-defense program addresses lean-mass loss that pure-Rx programs ignore.

  Who should skip

  Skip if you only want the prescription — you'll pay for a coaching layer you won't open.

  Behavioral layer8/10

  • Dietitian
  • Curriculum
  • Community
  • Coach
  • Muscle
  • Off-Rx

  ~Off-Rx: light plan

  Flaws but not dealbreakers (2)

  • App engagement is mandatory to extract value — light users overpay
  • Medication options are narrower than Ro/Henry

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  Henry Meds

  from $247/mo

  • Best for cash-pay
  • Best for maintenance

  Henry Meds — flat-rate compounded GLP-1, no hidden fees

  Why we picked it

  Flat-rate all-in pricing removes the medication-vs-membership cost surprise. No intro-to-renewal cliff. Strong adherence email cadence.

  Who should skip

  Skip if you have strong insurance coverage — Henry's flat cash rate can't beat a covered copay.

  Behavioral layer3/10

  • Dietitian
  • Curriculum
  • Community
  • Coach
  • Muscle
  • Off-Rx

  ~Off-Rx: light plan

  !Compounding wind-down

  Built on compounded GLP-1s; affected by the April 2026 FDA 503B proposal. Confirm current formulation legality before enrolling.

  Flaws but not dealbreakers (3)

  • Unavailable in LA, AK, AR, KY
  • Coaching is minimal compared to Ro/Hims
  • Reputation younger than incumbents

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  Ro

  from $145/mo

  • Best for insured patients
  • Best for clinical oversight

  Ro Body — branded GLP-1 weight care program

  Why we picked it

  The insurance concierge actually files your prior authorization, which can drop the effective cost below $50/month when your plan covers GLP-1s. Named obesity-medicine leadership.

  Who should skip

  Skip if you are cash-pay only — Ro's value is the insurance work, and you pay for clinical depth you may not need.

  Behavioral layer2/10

  • Dietitian
  • Curriculum
  • Community
  • Coach
  • Muscle
  • Off-Rx

  •Off-Rx: no plan

  Flaws but not dealbreakers (3)

  • Not the cheapest entry point in the category
  • Not available in Louisiana or Alaska
  • Compounded medication availability varies by FDA shortage status

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  Hims

  from $199/mo

  • Best for cash-pay
  • Best for speed

  Hims Weight Loss — compounded GLP-1 from $199/mo

  Why we picked it

  Lowest cash-pay entry price among the large brands, with a fast async sign-up and a polished app. Good first step for self-directed adults.

  Who should skip

  Skip if you want insurance filed for you — Hims is cash-pay only and won't chase a prior authorization.

  Behavioral layer1/10

  • Dietitian
  • Curriculum
  • Community
  • Coach
  • Muscle
  • Off-Rx

  •Off-Rx: no plan

  Renewal & cancel details

  Intro:

  $39 for first month

  After:

  $149/mo

  Cancel:

  form

  Auto-renews at $149/mo after first month; dashboard cancel requires form submission.

  Flaws but not dealbreakers (3)

  • Bundle pricing can obscure the actual medication cost
  • Less specialized than dedicated GLP-1 brands
  • Not available in Louisiana

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