Researched against FDA labeling, published clinical-trial data (STEP-1 / SURMOUNT-1), and Novi's live pages, not a paid placement.
Novi GLP-1 Review
Telehealth platform for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with month-to-month billing, six named clinicians on staff, and a 3-minute pre-approval quiz. Novi emphasizes 'all-in transparent' pricing, medication, supplies, unlimited clinician check-ins, dose adjustments, and weight-loss coaching are bundled with no add-on fees. Standard pricing is $174/mo semaglutide and $283/mo tirzepatide; promotional pricing on the offer landing drops to $99-$133/mo semaglutide and $149-$166/mo tirzepatide with $200 off advertised.
Novi is a credible upper-mid-tier compounded GLP-1 option with three clear strengths (six named clinicians, month-to-month billing with no commitment, aggressive $99-$133/mo introductory promo pricing) and the standard set of compounded-only weaknesses (no brand-name access, no oral GLP-1, founders and headquarters not publicly disclosed). Full verdict ↓
Clinical evidence: 20.9% average body-weight reduction at 72 weeks in SURMOUNT-1 (NEJM, 2022). Individual results vary; compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved.
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Novi scores 7.8/10 in our independent review, starting at $133/mo for compounded GLP-1 medications. Novi sits in the upper-mid tier of compounded GLP-1 telehealth. The platform's strongest credentials are six named clinicians (three MDs and three NPs), unlimited included check-ins and coaching, and month-to-month billing with no commitment, better flexibility than Tonik's 3-month minimum or Calibrate's 3-month upfront commit.
What makes it different: Combination of six named clinicians (most compounded-only platforms disclose zero or one), month-to-month billing with no commitment, and aggressive promotional pricing as low as $99/mo on the offer landing, a flexibility-and-headcount profile most direct competitors at this price tier do not match.
At a glance
- Cash-pay patients who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide on month-to-month billing with no commitment penalty
- Users who specifically want to see the names of their prescribing clinicians before enrolling
- First-time GLP-1 patients attracted to the $99-$133/mo introductory offer pricing and willing to confirm post-promo renewal rates
- Patients who want unlimited included clinician check-ins and weight-loss coaching with no add-on consultation fees
- Patients who want FDA-approved brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Foundayo, Novi is compounded-only
- Users who want oral semaglutide tablets, sublingual drops, or non-injectable formats
- Patients who require disclosed lab requirements, named medical director, or transparent founding history before enrolling
- Anyone in Louisiana or another state Novi may not serve, verify on the intake quiz before relying on the published pricing
Novi Pros and Cons
What We Like
What We Like
- +Six disclosed clinicians on staff, Daniel Funsch MD, Michael Wasef MD, Takashi Nakamura MD plus three nurse practitioners (Hastings NP, Clements NP, Vergara DNP), more named providers than most compounded-only platforms publish
- +Month-to-month billing with no minimum commitment, cancel before any renewal date with no early-termination penalty
- +Aggressive promotional pricing on the offer landing, $99-$133/mo compounded semaglutide and $149-$166/mo compounded tirzepatide with a $200 OFF intro discount
- +Unlimited clinician check-ins, dose adjustments, and weight-loss coaching included at no additional cost
- +Free 2-day shipping; same active ingredients as Wegovy/Ozempic and Mounjaro/Zepbound (semaglutide and tirzepatide respectively)
- +100,000+ patients claimed and editorial coverage in Bloomberg, Forbes, and WebMD provide third-party signal
What Could Be Better
What Could Be Better
- −Compounded-only, no FDA-approved Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, or Mounjaro through the platform; no Foundayo or oral GLP-1 formats
- −Founding year, headquarters city, and corporate ownership are not publicly disclosed
- −Promotional $99-$133 pricing applies to the introductory offer landing only, standard rate after any qualifying intro period is $174-$283/mo (verify the renewal rate before enrolling)
- −Once medication is dispensed/shipped, prescriptions cannot be returned or refunded, typical for compounded telehealth but worth understanding
- −Lab requirements before prescribing are not disclosed on public pages, unclear whether baseline bloodwork is required
- −Multiple landing pages (offer-v4, offer-v6-low) show different headline prices, which can create pricing confusion before checkout
What it costs
Headline pricing, full-year math, and how Novi compares to the closest alternatives.
Quick facts
All pricing tiers
Compounded Semaglutide, Standard
$174/mo$174/mo standard 'from' price; medication + supplies + unlimited clinician check-ins + coaching + free 2-day shipping included
Compounded Semaglutide, Offer Landing
$99/mo$99/mo headline price on the /offer-v4 landing with $200 OFF advertised; verify renewal rate before enrolling
Compounded Semaglutide, Offer V6 Low
$133/mo$133/mo headline price on the /offer-v6-low landing with $200 OFF advertised; same all-in inclusions
Compounded Tirzepatide, Standard
$283/mo$283/mo standard 'from' price; medication + supplies + unlimited check-ins + coaching
Compounded Tirzepatide, Offer Landing
$149/mo$149/mo headline price on the /offer-v4 landing with $200 OFF advertised
Compounded Tirzepatide, Offer V6
$166/mo$166/mo headline price on the /offer-v6-low landing with $200 OFF advertised
Cancellation policy: Month-to-month with no minimum commitment; cancel anytime before next renewal to avoid future charges; once medication is dispensed/shipped it cannot be returned or refunded
What customers say
What third-party review aggregators say about Novi. Cards show the verified primary metric only, “Not found” means no public profile surfaced in our verification pass.
Novi (joinnovi.com) has a thin but positive Trustpilot footprint, roughly 4.4/5 ("Excellent") on only about 11 reviews, a sample too small to be reliable. The widely repeated "4.6 across platforms" figure comes from sponsored affiliate articles, not a verifiable review page. No BBB profile was found for the telehealth brand, and Reddit sentiment is mixed, with cost and early side effects (nausea/fatigue) the recurring complaints.
Reddit: Even Novi's own sponsored review articles concede Reddit is 'more mixed,' with recurring concerns about monthly cost/affordability and a rough early adjustment period (nausea, fatigue); no strong standalone organic Reddit thread surfaced.
How Novi works
3-Minute Pre-Approval Quiz
Complete a short online questionnaire covering BMI, medical history, weight goals, and current medications. Initial pre-approval decision typically returns within hours.
Tele-Visit With US-Based Clinician (If Required)
If your intake requires direct review, a Novi-affiliated clinician (one of Daniel Funsch MD, Michael Wasef MD, Takashi Nakamura MD, Kimberli Hastings NP, Kristine Clements NP, or Theresa Vergara DNP) conducts a quick tele-visit before issuing a prescription.
Prescription Filled + 2-Day Shipping
A licensed US compounding pharmacy fills the prescription. Free 2-day shipping delivers the monthly 4-week supply with injection supplies. Unlimited clinician check-ins, dose adjustments, and coaching continue with no add-on cost.
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What the doctors say about GLP-1 medications
Independent, sourced clinical context on the medication class, not a comment on this provider.
“It's the first time that we have seen this magnitude of weight loss compared to current medications on the market for obesity. It's 1.5 to 2.5 times more effective than currently available drugs.”
“Thanks to the latest advancements in obesity management medications, more physicians and patients are witnessing significant weight reduction beyond what they have seen before. The SURMOUNT-5 head-to-head results demonstrated tirzepatide led to greater weight reduction compared to semaglutide, providing further evidence to support tirzepatide as an effective option for obesity.”
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Novi's $99 price real or a bait-and-switch?+
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