Protecting Patients in the Wild West of Online GLP-1s
We exist to bring radical price transparency, regulatory accountability, and pharmacy safety standards to the telehealth weight loss industry.
Why We Founded GLP-1 Guard
The commercialization of GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) has transformed metabolic healthcare. However, the nationwide shortages of brand-name medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® opened the floodgates to hundreds of new venture-backed telehealth startups and medspas.
Unfortunately, aggressive digital marketing took over. Startups began advertising misleading "$79/month" introductory pricing, while burying mandatory \$99/month membership dues, required initial consultation fees, and escalating titration rates in dense terms of service.
GLP-1 Guard was created as an independent, data-driven consumer watchdog. We systematically audit every online clinic, calculate their true all-in monthly out-of-pocket costs, inspect their compounding pharmacy credentials, and expose hidden billing traps before patients submit their payment details.
Our Core Principles
No clinic can pay to change their audit score, remove negative consumer reviews, or buy the top spot in our comparison tables. Rankings are driven strictly by verified math and compliance data.
We always calculate the full cost of care: introductory price + recurring platform dues + shipping fees + doctor consultation charges.
We require every evaluated clinic to disclose their compounding partner. We verify sterile compounding licenses with state pharmacy boards.
We monitor real patient experiences across Reddit communities (r/Semaglutide, r/tirzepatidecompound) and Trustpilot to capture real-time shipping delays and customer service trends.
Contact the Audit Team
Have you encountered a clinic with hidden charges, unannounced price changes, or unverified pharmacy sources? Let our investigative team know: