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GoodRx Care vs Sesame Care: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice
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Short answer: Sesame Care scores higher on our rubric, 7.9/10 against 6.2/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

Sesame Care beats GoodRx Care overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 6.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: GoodRx Care is $119/mo subscription + medication; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified. Choose GoodRx Care for users who want fda-approved brand-name glp-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing, $199/mo wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral wegovy pill. Choose Sesame Care for 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.

A side-by-side look at GoodRx Care and Sesame Care to help you decide. We compare them on:

  • Starting price per month
  • Our overall score, out of 10
  • Medication type, brand-name or compounded
  • Whether they accept insurance
  • Who each one is best for

GoodRx Care

#44 of 54
6.2/10

GoodRx Care was restructured in late 2025 from a pay-per-visit model into a telemedicine subscription: $39/mo intro rate (through January 2026) → $119/mo standard. Medication is priced aggressively: Ozempic/Wegovy $199/mo intro for the first 2 fills, then $349/mo standard. Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo.

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Sesame Care

#5 of 54
7.9/10

Telehealth 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), which coordinates access to FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications including Foundayo (orforglipron), Wegovy pen and pill, and Zepbound. Medication is billed separately.

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FeatureGoodRx CareSesame Care
Why each oneThe only GLP-1 prescribing service integrated with the largest prescription discount platform in the US, automatically finding the cheapest pharmacy price for your medication.The broadest FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 menu among low-cost telehealth options, Wegovy pen and pill, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, and Foundayo, coordinated through the new Success by Sesame membership at $59/mo plus medication.
Our Score6.2/107.9/10
Headline Price$119/mo subscription + medicationpublished $99/mo; total not verified
Medication TypeBrandBoth
Insurance AcceptedYesYes
Best ForUsers who want FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 access at market-leading subscription pricing, $199/mo Wegovy intro, $349/mo standard, plus oral Wegovy pillUsers 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
Watch out forModel changed from pay-per-visit to subscription, users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current termsTwo distinct products (pay-per-visit vs the Success membership) sit side by side, so decide which you're buying before checkout
Ranking#44#5
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Pros & Cons Compared

GoodRx Care

Pros

  • +2026 subscription rewrite, $119/mo standard membership with medication priced among the lowest on the market
  • +Wegovy/Ozempic intro pricing ($199/mo for first 2 fills) is market-leading for brand-name access
  • +Oral Wegovy pill available at $149-199/mo, one of the cheapest oral semaglutide routes
  • +Insurance accepted, GoodRx's integration with savings cards can stack with coverage

Cons

  • Model changed from pay-per-visit to subscription, users expecting à-la-carte pricing should double-check current terms
  • Compounded GLP-1s are de-emphasized on current marketing, may no longer be available
  • Subscription model means ongoing monthly fee even in maintenance months
  • Follow-up clinical care is still basic compared to dedicated GLP-1 platforms

Sesame Care

Pros

  • +Success by Sesame program launched 2026, $59/mo on a 3/6/12-month plan, includes labs, unlimited messaging, and provider choice; medication is separate
  • +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

  • Two distinct products (pay-per-visit vs the Success membership) sit side by side, so decide which you're buying before checkout
  • The $59/mo Success by Sesame rate requires a 3-month minimum commitment; month-to-month is available at $99/mo if you don't want to commit
  • Compounded meds are de-emphasized in the current marketing, the platform now leads with FDA-approved brand-name paths
  • A marketplace rather than a concierge, expect less hand-holding than dedicated subscription platforms

Our Verdict

Sesame Care edges out GoodRx Care with a score of 7.9/10 vs 6.2/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: GoodRx Care is $119/mo subscription + medication; Sesame Care is published $99/mo; total not verified. Sesame Care offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.

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