Our Score

6.2/10

Headline price$119/mo subscription + medicationGoodRx Care subscription only; medication is billed separately

TypeBrand

InsuranceYes

Rank6.2/10 (#44 of 54 by score)

Brand-nameInsurance AcceptedUpdated August 14, 2026

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

Researched against FDA labeling, published clinical-trial data (STEP-1 / SURMOUNT-1), and GoodRx Care's live pages, not a paid placement.

GoodRx Care GLP-1 Review

Name: GoodRx Care GLP-1 Program
Brand: GoodRx Care

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.

Bottom line

GoodRx Care is a convenient prescription pathway for users already in the GoodRx ecosystem, especially those with insurance. Full verdict ↓

Independently researched. Every statistic links to a primary source (NEJM, JAMA, FDA, CMS, or the provider's official disclosures). Affiliate status never changes a provider's score; featured picks are affiliate partners, disclosed. Last verified May 17, 2026.

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Clinical evidence: 14.9% average body-weight reduction at 68 weeks in STEP-1 (NEJM, 2021). Individual results vary; compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved.

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GoodRx Care scores 6.2/10 in our independent review. Its headline glp-1 offer is $119/mo subscription + medication. GoodRx Care is a materially different product than it was in 2025. The old pay-per-visit model was replaced by a telemedicine subscription ($119/mo standard, $39/mo intro), and the medication pricing is now one of the strongest stories in the market: Ozempic/Wegovy $199/mo intro for the first 2 fills, $349/mo standard, plus an oral Wegovy pill at $149-199/mo.

What makes it different: The only GLP-1 prescribing service integrated with the largest prescription discount platform in the US, automatically finding the cheapest pharmacy price for your medication.

At a glance

Get GoodRx Care if

Existing GoodRx users who want a convenient prescription pathway
Insured users who want to stack GoodRx discounts with insurance copays
Those who prefer filling at a local pharmacy rather than mail-order

Skip if

Users who want a comprehensive, all-inclusive GLP-1 program
Those seeking ongoing clinical support and coaching
Patients who want compounded medication options

GoodRx Care Pros and Cons

What We Like

+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

What Could Be Better

−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

What it costs

Headline pricing, full-year math, and how GoodRx Care compares to the closest alternatives.

Quick facts

Monthly Cost

$119/mo subscription + medication

Consultation

Included

Availability

All 50 States

Insurance

Accepted

Shipping

varies by pharmacy

Cancellation

Cancel subscription anytime

All pricing tiers

GoodRx Care Subscription (intro)

$39/mo

Introductory rate through January 2026, has since rolled to standard pricing

GoodRx Care Subscription (standard)

$119/mo

Standard monthly subscription covering provider visits, prescription management, and GoodRx discount integration

Wegovy/Ozempic Injection (intro)

$199/mo

Cash price for the first 2 medication fills, market-leading for brand-name GLP-1

Wegovy/Ozempic Injection (standard)

$349/mo

Cash price on ongoing fills after intro period

Wegovy Oral Pill

$149/mo

Oral semaglutide pill, $149-199/mo depending on dose

GoodRx Gold

$10/mo

Optional $10/mo membership for deeper pharmacy discounts on all medications

Cancellation policy: Cancel subscription anytime

GoodRx Care reviews: what customers say

What third-party review aggregators say about GoodRx Care. Cards show the verified primary metric only, “Not found” means no public profile surfaced in our verification pass.

Trustpilot

3.6★

3183 verified reviews

How we verified this →

BBB

A+ (not accredited)

How we verified this →

Not found

No substantive threads surfaced

Provider claim

None disclosed

Our reading

GoodRx's Trustpilot profile (goodrx.com, the parent brand, GoodRx Care is its telehealth division, with no separate Care-only profile) sits at a TrustScore of 3.9 from roughly 3,000+ reviews, a polarized distribution (about 77% 5-star but ~14% 1-star). Praise centers on affordability, convenience, and the easy interface; recurring criticism is slow provider response and message-center wait times (some users citing 8+ hour waits) plus customer-service friction. BBB lists GoodRx Care with an A+ rating but no accreditation.

What people actually say

Trustpilot: Re-verified 2026-08-03 via scripts/check-provider-reputation.py (patchright, Trustpilot __NEXT_DATA__). Profile is isMerged, which explains the count jump.

How GoodRx Care works

Book a GoodRx Care Visit

Schedule a telehealth consultation through GoodRx Care for $89. The visit covers GLP-1 eligibility assessment and prescribing.

Get Your Prescription + Discounts

If approved, your provider sends a prescription to the pharmacy of your choice. GoodRx automatically shows you the lowest price across pharmacies near you, stacking savings cards where available.

Fill at Any Pharmacy

Pick up your medication at whichever pharmacy offers the best price. Use GoodRx Gold or free coupons to maximize savings. Follow-up visits available at $89 each.

Medications available

Wegovy (brand-name injection)Wegovy (brand-name oral pill)Zepbound (brand-name)Ozempic (brand-name)Mounjaro (brand-name)

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GoodRx Care pharmacy, prescribers and safety checks

Six trust signals, how we checked them, and what's been updated since the last review.

Is GoodRx Care legit? Read the full verification for the Trustpilot record, the named pharmacy, and the specific complaints we could and could not substantiate.

Independent Clinical Perspective

What the doctors say about GLP-1 medications

Independent, sourced clinical context on the medication class, not a comment on this provider.

“More options for people with these challenging diseases will be very helpful, particularly if the new oral tablet medicines are priced reasonably.”

Daniel Drucker, MD, endocrinologist, co-discoverer of GLP-1's biological actions; 2025 Breakthrough Prize laureate

University of Toronto / Sinai Health

On head-to-head data for the oral GLP-1 pill orforglipron vs oral semaglutide.

Scientific American ↗ · Feb 2026

“People with overweight or obesity have individual preferences, and with oral semaglutide as a potential new treatment option, more of those who are not on treatment today may consider starting GLP-1 treatment.”

Sean Wharton, MD, internal medicine physician; lead author, OASIS 4 trial

Wharton Medical Clinic

On the OASIS 4 results for oral semaglutide 25 mg (16.6% weight loss) as a pill alternative to injections.

Novo Nordisk (peer-reviewed OASIS 4 results) ↗ · Sep 2025

Quotes are general medical commentary about GLP-1 medications, independently sourced and not solicited by GLP-1 Picks. They are not an endorsement of any provider, our provider scores are set solely by our published methodology.

Common questions

Questions readers ask about GoodRx Care, similar providers to compare, and quick tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does GoodRx Care include medication?+

No. GoodRx Care provides the consultation and prescription. You fill the prescription separately at a pharmacy. GoodRx's discount tools help you find the lowest price.

How much does the medication actually cost?+

It depends on your insurance and pharmacy. With insurance, brand-name GLP-1s can be $0-50/mo copay. Without insurance, GoodRx coupons can bring Wegovy or Zepbound to $800-900/mo at the cheapest pharmacies (still expensive without coverage).

Can I get compounded GLP-1s through GoodRx?+

GoodRx's pharmacy network primarily carries brand-name medications. For compounded options, dedicated platforms like Willow, Henry Meds, or GobyMeds are better choices.

Is GoodRx Gold worth it for GLP-1s?+

If you're paying out-of-pocket for brand-name medication, GoodRx Gold ($10/mo) can save an additional 10-20% at participating pharmacies. With insurance, the benefit is usually marginal.

What do verified reviews say about GoodRx Care?+

GoodRx Care holds Trustpilot: 3.6 across 3,183 reviews; BBB: A+ (not accredited). We re-check these against the platforms directly rather than taking a provider's own marketing figure, and where the platforms disagree we show all of them. Our own score for GoodRx Care is 6.2/10, set by a published methodology that a provider cannot pay to change.

Can I cancel GoodRx Care, and what are the terms?+

GoodRx Care states: Cancel subscription anytime. Cancel before your next billing date rather than on it, and keep written confirmation.

Does GoodRx Care take insurance?+

GoodRx Care works with insurance. Coverage still depends on your specific plan and on whether the prescription is for weight loss or for type 2 diabetes, which most plans treat differently. On the listed price: consultation included with $119/mo subscription, shipping varies by pharmacy.