Lower cost
Weekly injection
Compounded semaglutide
Acts like one gut hormone
13.7%avg. weight loss*avg. weight loss, head-to-head*
From$30/ week
Medical weight loss
Weight loss dosed for your body, not a calendar.
GLP-1 therapy with a provider who stays involved. No subscription, no membership. You pay for medication, by the vial.
Free consult request
See if you qualify
- Consultations
- $0
- States we treat
- 46
- By the vial, no subscription
- From $30/wk
- Provider-owned
- 100%
What you get for your money
A real provider
It starts with a free consult with a licensed nurse practitioner (a person, not a bot), and a provider stays involved the whole way.
Custom dosing
Adjusted in small, precise increments, only when your body needs it.
Regular check-ins
Progress and side effects reviewed as you go, with direct provider access for your questions.
Everything shipped
Medication and all injection supplies arrive at your door.
A vetted pharmacy
Medication comes from a vetted 503A compounding pharmacy.
No subscription
Pay by the vial. No membership, no surprise fees.
Compare medications
Semaglutide or tirzepatide?
Both are once-weekly injections for weight management. Tirzepatide produced more weight loss in a head-to-head trial, and semaglutide costs less.
Same care, either way.
- Provider consult and medical review
- Custom dosing protocol built around tolerance
- Medication and supplies shipped to your door
- Ongoing provider check-ins
Most requested
Weekly injection
Compounded tirzepatide
Acts like two gut hormones
20.2%avg. weight loss*avg. weight loss, head-to-head*
From$50/ week
Results
Head-to-head trial
SURMOUNT-5, 72 weeks
Semaglutide
13.7%
average weight loss
Tirzepatide
20.2%
average weight loss
Its main trial
Semaglutide
~15%
of body weight over ~68 weeks (STEP-1)
Tirzepatide
20–21%
of body weight over 72 weeks at the highest dose (SURMOUNT-1)
How it works
Mechanism
Semaglutide
Acts like one gut hormone (GLP-1)
Tirzepatide
Acts like two gut hormones (GLP-1 + GIP)
How it’s taken
Semaglutide
Once-weekly injection
Tirzepatide
Once-weekly injection
Side effects & tolerability
Most common side effects
Semaglutide
Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting; most common during dose increases
Tirzepatide
Similar: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting; most common during dose increases
Stopped due to side effects
Head-to-head trial
Semaglutide
~8%
of people stopped treatment
Tirzepatide
~6%
of people stopped treatment. Many of our patients report fewer side effects with tirzepatide.
Good to know
Cost
Semaglutide
The more budget-friendly option
Lower costTirzepatide
Higher cost
Birth control pills
Semaglutide
No known effect on effectiveness
Tirzepatide
Can make them less effective. Use a backup method for 4 weeks after starting and after each dose increase.
Additional FDA-approved benefit
Branded medication
Semaglutide
Lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults with heart disease and overweight/obesity
Tirzepatide
Treats moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity
Safety
Shared safety warnings
Semaglutide
Not for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2. Rare risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, and kidney problems from dehydration.
Tirzepatide
Same warnings
Not sure which?
Your provider helps you choose at your free consult.
*Results vary from person to person. Trial results reflect FDA-approved branded medications. Talk with your Contour Health provider about which option is right for you.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products. They are prepared by our partner pharmacy using the same active pharmaceutical ingredients as brand-name GLP-1 medications, and only when clinically appropriate for your treatment plan.
Priced by the vial.
You pay for the medication. Consults, dosing and check-ins are included.
Free consult first - exact price confirmed before you pay anything.
Compounded semaglutide
$30/ week
Starting price*
Most requested
Compounded tirzepatide
$50/ week
Starting price*
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products. They are prepared by our partner pharmacy using the same active pharmaceutical ingredients as brand-name GLP-1 medications, and only when clinically appropriate for your treatment plan.
Included with both medications
- Provider consult and medical review
- Custom dosing protocol built around tolerance
- Medication and supplies shipped to your door
- Ongoing provider check-ins
Continuing access to your provider
Freeand available via text
The best part? You decide when you’re ready to reorder. No subscription. No automatic refill. No surprises.
*Depends on dose. Medication sold in 2 month vials.
Pick a medication. Dial your dose. See your price.
No subscription. No membership. Pay by the vial, for the dose your provider prescribes.
Choose your medication
Your weekly dose
2mg
Tirzepatide
Drag to estimate
2 mg15 mg
Estimated monthly cost
$200
Vial 20 mg·$500 / vial·Lasts up to 10 wks
Your vial size will be dispensed at your provider’s discretion according to your dose.
- Free provider consult
- Custom dosing & check-ins
- All supplies, shipped
- No subscription fee
Starting prices depend on your dose. Medication is sold by the vial, and a vial typically lasts 6 - 14 weeks depending on your dose. Your exact dose and cost are confirmed at your free consult, before you pay anything.
What your first months look like
No set-it-and-forget-it. Your plan moves with your body, and a provider is on it the whole way.
Week 0
Free consult & review
A provider reviews your history, your goals, and whether GLP-1 therapy is right for you. Nothing is prescribed by an algorithm.
Weeks 1-4
Start low, on purpose
You begin at a conservative dose so your body can adjust and side effects stay manageable.
Ongoing
Titrate by your body, not a calendar
Your dose moves up in small, precise increments, and only when your body needs it.
Every few weeks
Check-ins that change the plan
Regular check-ins keep your loss steady and your side effects in check. Questions go straight to your provider.
When you plateau
We adjust, together
Plateaus happen. That is your body doing what biology does. When the scale stalls, your provider gets more involved, not less.
Small increments, and only when your body asks for one.
What to expect
1-3 lb a week is the target.
Faster isn’t better. Steady, sustainable loss is the goal, and your provider keeps you in that range.
Side effects are normal early on.
Nausea and fatigue can show up as you start. Custom dosing exists precisely to limit them.
Plateaus are biology, not failure.
When loss stalls, it’s a signal, not a verdict. We read it and adjust the plan together.
This is medical care, not a shortcut.
You’ll do real check-ins and pay attention to your body. It works because someone is watching.
Melissa Musso
Co-Founder, NP
Tiffany Estera
Nurse Practitioner
Whitney Baird
Nurse Practitioner
Theresa Asmus
Nurse Practitioner
Provider-owned. NP-led. Not a subscription box.
Contour Health is run by healthcare providers, not corporate executives. Melissa Musso, NP, leads clinical care; Dr. Laarni Gonzales-Naval serves as Medical Director; and a team of board-certified nurse practitioners handles your dosing and check-ins.
Every decision prioritizes your health, not someone else’s margins.
What patients often ask about next
Our programs are built to work together. Whether a second one makes sense is always your provider's call, and you can bring it up at your free consult.
Sermorelin
Performance
What it is: An injection that prompts your body to make more of its own growth hormone, which plays a role in muscle, recovery and sleep.
When you lose weight, some of it can be muscle. That's why patients on GLP-1s often ask their provider about sermorelin and whether it makes sense alongside their plan.
Learn moreFrom$90/ month
At the starting dose.
3-in-1 hair tablet
Hair Loss
What it is: One daily tablet that combines several hair-loss medications, matched to you by a provider.
Some people notice extra shedding during weight loss, especially when they're eating very little. If that's on your mind, your provider can tell you whether a hair tablet is worth adding.
Learn moreFrom$49/ month
Tablets billed $148 quarterly.
What patients say
Real patients, in their own words.
Lost 45 lb
“I have been so happy with everything! Lost 45 pounds, my inflammation is back under control and I feel great!”
Verified patientGLP-1 weight loss
Individual results vary. Testimonials reflect real Contour Health patients.
Questions patients ask
Medical weight loss is a physician-supervised program that combines prescription medication with regular monitoring and clinical guidance. A licensed provider evaluates your health, prescribes medication when appropriate, and stays involved throughout your treatment to check on your progress and safety.
There's no required BMI to get started. Every patient is assessed individually by a licensed provider to determine medical necessity and whether GLP-1 treatment is appropriate for their health and goals.
You'll meet with a licensed provider via Zoom video call for your initial consultation. They'll review your health history, discuss your goals, and determine whether a prescription is appropriate for you. For a closer look at how treatment begins, read our guide to your first 30 days on the program.
For weight loss, we don't charge a membership fee, monthly subscription, or auto-refill fee. The only cost is the medication itself - you and your provider determine the appropriate dose and vial size for your care plan, and you're billed only for the medication you're currently using.
Common side effects (nausea, constipation, fatigue) can occur, especially early in treatment. Message your care team if side effects are bothersome or don't improve - you'll typically hear back within 24 hours on weekdays. For severe reactions, seek emergency care immediately.
Our resource library has practical guides on managing nausea and GI upset, preventing constipation, and fatigue and energy tips.
We're licensed to treat patients in 46 states. We're not currently licensed in Michigan, Mississippi, Kentucky, or Arkansas.
Find out if GLP-1 care is right for you
It takes about a minute, the consult is free, and a licensed provider reviews everything before anything is prescribed.