Bodybuilding Health+ vs Sesame Care: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?
By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher
Sesame Care beats Bodybuilding Health+ overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10. Sesame Care is more affordable at $59/mo vs $179/mo. Choose Bodybuilding Health+ for users who want a flexible compounded-glp-1 program from a br. Choose Sesame Care for users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($.
A side-by-side comparison of Bodybuilding Health+ and Sesame Care covering pricing, scores, medication types, insurance, and more to help you decide.
Bodybuilding Health+
#43 of 48Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide, plus a wider lifestyle menu of peptide options (NAD+, Sermorelin) and on-demand sexual-performance medications (tadalafil, sildenafil). Operated by Dynamo Group LLC (Boca Raton, FL) under a Bodybuilding.com brand license. Compounded GLP-1 only — no brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound/Ozempic/Mounjaro. Cash-pay (no insurance billing); 1-month to 12-month bundles available. Medical advisor: Dr. Mark Rosenberg, M.D., a board-certified anti-aging physician with 25+ years experience.
Visit Bodybuilding Health+Sesame Care
#10 of 48Telehealth marketplace offering both a low-cost consultation model ($25/visit) and the new Success by Sesame membership program ($59/mo on 3/6/12-month plans) that bundles FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications — including Foundayo (orforglipron), Wegovy pen and pill, and Zepbound.
Visit Sesame Care| Feature | Bodybuilding Health+ | Sesame Care |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Starting Price | $179/mo | $59/mo |
| Medication Type | Compounded | Both |
| Insurance Accepted | No | Yes |
| Best For | Users who want a flexible compounded-GLP-1 program from a brand-licensed platform, with multi-month bundles and access to peptide/longevity add-ons under one account | Users who want cheap FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access ($149-349/mo Wegovy and Zepbound via Success by Sesame), or insured patients who just need a prescriber |
| Ranking | #43 | #10 |
Pros & Cons Compared
Bodybuilding Health+
Pros
- +Named medical advisor with disclosed credentials — Dr. Mark Rosenberg, M.D., board-certified, 25+ years anti-aging and metabolic-health experience. Most compounded-only platforms in this price tier name no medical director.
- +Competitive entry pricing: $179/mo for compounded semaglutide and $209/mo for compounded tirzepatide undercuts the mid-tier compounded average (~$199/$299) for both formats
- +Multi-month bundles (1, 3, 6, 12 months) with cancel-anytime, no-monthly-membership flexibility — strong fit for users who want to lock in a price without subscription lock-in
- +Multi-program platform: same account adds peptides (NAD+ / Sermorelin from $129/mo) and on-demand ED meds (tadalafil / sildenafil from $96/mo) — convenient for users stacking metabolic + longevity + performance protocols
Cons
- −Compounded-only — no brand-name FDA-approved Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, or oral GLP-1 (Foundayo). Patients who want or need an FDA-approved finished product will need a different provider.
- −Pharmacy partner not publicly named — disclosures reference "licensed U.S. pharmacies" generically. Patients who want to verify their compounding pharmacy's 503A licensing or USP-797 accreditation upfront won't find that information on the site.
- −Operating entity is Dynamo Group LLC under a brand license, NOT Bodybuilding.com directly. The "Trusted by millions since 1999" framing leans on the parent brand's retail-supplement history; the GLP-1 program itself is a 2026-launch product without an independent track record.
- −Async model only — no scheduled video consult, no baseline labs, no required check-ins. Sufficient for healthy GLP-1 candidates but light-touch for patients with complex comorbidities who'd benefit from synchronous clinical oversight.
Sesame Care
Pros
- +Success by Sesame program launched 2026 — $59/mo on a 3/6/12-month plan, bundles labs, unlimited messaging, and provider choice
- +Brand-name cash pricing is competitive — Wegovy pen $199 intro / $349 ongoing, Zepbound vial $299, Wegovy pill $149
- +Foundayo (Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1) available as of April 2026 at $149/mo
- +Original pay-per-visit model still available at $25/consultation for users who just need a prescriber
Cons
- −Membership model adds complexity — two distinct products (pay-per-visit vs Success membership) can be confusing
- −Success by Sesame requires a 3-month minimum commitment to hit the $59/mo rate
- −Compounded meds are de-emphasized on the current marketing — focus has shifted to FDA-approved brand-name paths
- −Less hand-holding than dedicated subscription platforms like Willow or Eden Health
Our Verdict
Sesame Care edges out Bodybuilding Health+ with a score of 7.9/10 vs 7.2/10. If budget is your priority, Sesame Care starts at $59/mo compared to Bodybuilding Health+'s $179/mo. Sesame Care accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Sesame Care offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility. Choose Bodybuilding Health+ if you want: users who want a flexible compounded-glp-1 program from a brand-licensed platform, with multi-month bundles and access to peptide/longevity add-ons under one account. Choose Sesame Care if you want: users who want cheap fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access ($149-349/mo wegovy and zepbound via success by sesame), or insured patients who just need a prescriber.