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4.0 (6)
GLP-1 & Weight LossLongevityWomen's HRT
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Our verdict on Effecty

Effecty is a practical option for self-pay patients who want several treatment categories in one telehealth platform. It offers weight management, longevity, and women's hormone care, and its published prices generally include clinician support, supplies, and delivery rather than adding a separate monthly membership.

The tradeoff is commitment. Effecty's best rates are attached to longer supply plans, while month-to-month care costs more. Treatment still depends on a clinician's decision, and the site does not publish one lab policy that applies to every medication. Patients considering a compounded drug should also understand that it is not FDA approved.

Effecty is most compelling for patients who can compare plan lengths confidently and prefer an all-in direct-pay price. Anyone who needs insurance billing, a short commitment, or a fully published testing protocol may find a better fit elsewhere.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No separate membership fee on the reviewed treatment plans
  • Published month-to-month and multi-month prices for many treatments
  • Shipping, supplies, and ongoing clinician messaging are generally included
  • Weight management, longevity, and hormone options in one platform

Cons

  • Lowest monthly rates require a longer supply commitment
  • Lab requirements are not clearly standardized across treatments
  • Brand-name GLP-1 cash prices are high
  • Prescription products are generally final sale

Key findings on Effecty

Effecty's price structure rewards longer commitments. The compounded GLP-1 rate drops from $195 month-to-month to $145 with a 12-month supply, while the compounded GLP-1 plus GIP rate falls from $275 to $220. That difference is large enough to make plan length part of the treatment decision.

The advertised plan price generally includes clinician support, medication supplies, and shipping without a separate membership fee. The result is easier to budget than a platform that divides care and medication into separate charges, although treatment-specific testing can still add uncertainty.

Effecty lists both compounded and brand-name weight management paths. These should not be treated as regulatory equivalents: compounded drugs are not FDA approved, while Mounjaro and Ozempic are approved brand drugs used only according to the prescriber's clinical judgment and applicable labeling.

Shipping is free, but the full estimate includes pharmacy preparation as well as carrier transit. Prescription purchases are generally final, which makes the treatment term, delivery address, and cancellation point important to confirm before fulfillment.

  • Compounded GLP-1 care starts at $145 per month with a 12-month plan or $195 month-to-month.
  • Reviewed plans generally bundle clinician support, supplies, and free shipping without a separate membership fee.
  • The lowest monthly prices require longer supply commitments, and prescription sales are generally final.

Pricing

23 / 25

Effecty lists its compounded GLP-1 injection at $145 per month with a 12-month supply. Brand-name Mounjaro and Ozempic are each listed at $1,300 per month. The monthly subscription includes limited telehealth care, medication when prescribed and filled through the Effecty pharmacy network, pharmacy services, secure provider messaging, and free expedited shipping. The initial payment is due when participation begins, then billing recurs about every 28 to 30 days. Effecty may require outside labs or specialist care that the patient must arrange separately.

Quality

16 / 20

A licensed clinician reviews the intake and decides whether treatment is appropriate. Effecty says prescriptions are filled by state-licensed pharmacies and includes ongoing secure messaging. For compounded medications, pharmacy licensing does not make the product FDA approved, and the FDA does not review compounded drugs before sale for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality.

Onboarding

13 / 15

The process starts online with health questions and a medical review. If approved, the patient chooses an available plan and the prescription moves to a pharmacy for fulfillment. Effecty does not clearly state that every treatment requires the same tests, so patients should confirm whether recent lab work is needed before paying for a longer plan.

Medication Options

13 / 15

Effecty's current catalog spans metformin, compounded GLP-1 treatment, compounded GLP-1 plus GIP treatment, and high-cash-price brand options such as Mounjaro and Ozempic. It also lists NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione, and several estradiol formulations. That breadth is useful, but availability and the exact prescription depend on the clinician and the patient's state.

Shipping & Fulfillment

8 / 10

Effecty says orders are processed in one to two business days and estimates four to 12 business days overall, including pharmacy preparation and expedited delivery. Shipping is advertised as free. Prescription medications are generally final sale, so a fill error or delivery problem should be reported promptly rather than handled as a normal return.

Customer Support

8 / 10

Ongoing care and secure messaging are included with treatment. Effecty advertises access to the care team without a separate membership charge, which is more useful than a one-time prescription transaction. Public pages do not give a guaranteed response time, so patients with time-sensitive questions should ask how urgent issues are handled.

Usability & Experience

4 / 5

The site makes it easy to compare treatment formats and term lengths, and many pages show the true month-to-month rate beside the lower long-term rate. The main friction is that a shopper must compare several supply windows and treatment pages to understand the full commitment. Clearer treatment-specific lab and cancellation summaries at checkout would improve the experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Effecty is a direct-pay telehealth platform that connects patients with licensed clinicians and pharmacy fulfillment for weight management, longevity, and hormone treatments. A prescription is issued only when a clinician finds it appropriate.

Effecty lists its compounded GLP-1 injection at $145 per month with a 12-month supply. Mounjaro and Ozempic are each $1,300 per month, including the monthly program and free expedited shipping when the prescription is filled through the Effecty pharmacy network. Outside labs or specialist services may cost extra.

No separate membership charge is listed for Mounjaro or Ozempic. The $1,300 monthly subscription includes limited telehealth care, medication when prescribed and filled through the Effecty pharmacy network, pharmacy services, provider messaging, and free expedited shipping.

No, compounded medications are not FDA approved. They may be prescribed for an individual patient when clinically appropriate, but the FDA does not review them before sale for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

Effecty operates primarily as a direct-pay service and does not bill insurance. Patients may be able to submit receipts themselves, but Effecty says it does not provide superbills or communicate with insurers.

Effecty estimates four to 12 business days in total, including pharmacy preparation and expedited delivery. Orders are generally processed in one to two business days, and actual timing can vary.

Effecty does not publish one universal lab requirement for every treatment. A clinician may request testing based on the medication, medical history, and clinical judgment, so patients should confirm this during intake.

Effecty allows cancellation before a prescription is sent to the pharmacy through the secure account or by email. Subscription fees already paid are nonrefundable, and prescription products are final sale; a filling error should be reported to Effecty.

Therapies offered & pricing comparison

GLP-1 & Weight Loss

Custom Oral Weight Loss Kit (Generic)

Pricing not listed

Monthly medication price benchmark · GLP-1 & weight-loss therapy · all comparable listings

27 other providers. Bar height shows how many peer providers fall within each monthly price range. Market prices run from $45 to $447, with a median of $135. $45 to $108: 8 providers; $108 to $171: 11 providers; $171 to $233: 4 providers; $233 to $296: 2 providers; $296 to $359: 1 provider; $359 to $422: 0 providers; $422 to $484: 1 provider; $484 to $547: 0 providers; $547 to $610: 0 providers; $610 to $673: 0 providers; $673 to $735: 0 providers; $735 to $798: 0 providers; $798 to $861: 0 providers; $861 to $924: 0 providers; $924 to $986: 0 providers; $986 to $1,049: 0 providers; $1,049 to $1,112: 0 providers; $1,112 to $1,175: 0 providers; $1,175 to $1,237: 0 providers; $1,237 to $1,300: 0 providers. The black line marks this provider's therapy-level starting price at $1,300 per month.

Effecty starting price · $1,300/mo

Higher priced than all 27 comparable providers.

Type:
Oral tablet
Brand:
Generic
Membership:
Not listed
Price/Dose:
Not listed
Dose Range:
Not listed
Labs Required:
Not listed

Notes:

Remove stale values because the existing Custom Oral Weight Loss Kit identity does not match Effecty's current metformin listing.

Liraglutide (Compounded)

Pricing not listed

Monthly medication price benchmark · GLP-1 & weight-loss therapy · compounded listings

26 providers. Bar height shows how many peer providers fall within each monthly price range. Market prices run from $60 to $447, with a median of $149. $60 to $79: 1 provider; $79 to $99: 2 providers; $99 to $118: 3 providers; $118 to $137: 6 providers; $137 to $157: 4 providers; $157 to $176: 2 providers; $176 to $195: 0 providers; $195 to $215: 3 providers; $215 to $234: 1 provider; $234 to $254: 2 providers; $254 to $273: 0 providers; $273 to $292: 0 providers; $292 to $312: 1 provider; $312 to $331: 0 providers; $331 to $350: 0 providers; $350 to $370: 0 providers; $370 to $389: 0 providers; $389 to $408: 0 providers; $408 to $428: 0 providers; $428 to $447: 1 provider. No directly comparable therapy-level starting price is available for this provider.

Type:
Subcutaneous injection
Brand:
Compounded
Membership:
Not listed
Price/Dose:
Not listed
Dose Range:
Not listed
Labs Required:
Not listed

Notes:

Remove stale values because the existing liraglutide identity does not match Effecty's current generic compounded GLP-1 offer.

Mounjaro (Brand)

$1,300/month

Monthly medication price benchmark · GLP-1 & weight-loss therapy · brand listings

1 other provider. A distribution is not shown because fewer than 5 comparable peer providers are available.

Limited market data

We need at least 5 comparable peer providers before showing a price distribution. This offering remains visible without an invented market range.

1 other provider

Type:
Subcutaneous injection
Brand:
Brand
Membership:
Included in the program price
Price/Dose:
$1,300/month
Dose Range:
Per prescriber and FDA labeling
Labs Required:
Not clearly disclosed; clinician may request testing

Notes:

Includes limited telehealth care, brand-name medication when prescribed and filled through the Effecty pharmacy network, pharmacy services, secure provider messaging, and free expedited shipping. Initial payment is due when the subscription starts; billing then recurs about every 28 to 30 days. Outside labs may cost extra.

Ozempic (Brand)

$1,300/month

Monthly medication price benchmark · GLP-1 & weight-loss therapy · brand listings

1 other provider. A distribution is not shown because fewer than 5 comparable peer providers are available.

Limited market data

We need at least 5 comparable peer providers before showing a price distribution. This offering remains visible without an invented market range.

1 other provider

Type:
Subcutaneous injection
Brand:
Brand
Membership:
Included in the program price
Price/Dose:
$1,300/month
Dose Range:
Per prescriber and FDA labeling
Labs Required:
Not clearly disclosed; clinician may request testing

Notes:

Includes limited telehealth care, brand-name medication when prescribed and filled through the Effecty pharmacy network, pharmacy services, secure provider messaging, and free expedited shipping. Initial payment is due when the subscription starts; billing then recurs about every 28 to 30 days. Outside labs may cost extra.

Longevity

NAD+ (Compounded)

From $160 with a 12-month supply; $225 on the shortest plan/month

Monthly medication price benchmark · Longevity & wellness therapy · compounded listings

7 other providers. Bar height shows how many peer providers fall within each monthly price range. Market prices run from $65 to $210, with a median of $99. $65 to $72: 1 provider; $72 to $80: 1 provider; $80 to $87: 0 providers; $87 to $94: 1 provider; $94 to $101: 1 provider; $101 to $109: 0 providers; $109 to $116: 0 providers; $116 to $123: 0 providers; $123 to $130: 0 providers; $130 to $138: 0 providers; $138 to $145: 1 provider; $145 to $152: 1 provider; $152 to $159: 0 providers; $159 to $167: 0 providers; $167 to $174: 0 providers; $174 to $181: 0 providers; $181 to $188: 0 providers; $188 to $196: 0 providers; $196 to $203: 0 providers; $203 to $210: 1 provider. The black line marks the provider-listed price for this offering at $160 per month.

Effecty price · $160/mo

Higher priced than 86% of comparable providers.

Type:
Injection
Brand:
Compounded
Membership:
No separate membership fee
Price/Dose:
From $160 with a 12-month supply; $225 on the shortest plan
Dose Range:
Clinician-directed
Labs Required:
Not clearly disclosed

Notes:

Ongoing care and delivery are included when prescribed.

Sermorelin (compounded) (Compounded)

From $200 on a longer supply plan; $225 on the shortest plan/month

Monthly medication price benchmark · Longevity & wellness therapy · compounded listings

7 other providers. Bar height shows how many peer providers fall within each monthly price range. Market prices run from $65 to $210, with a median of $99. $65 to $72: 1 provider; $72 to $80: 1 provider; $80 to $87: 0 providers; $87 to $94: 1 provider; $94 to $101: 1 provider; $101 to $109: 0 providers; $109 to $116: 0 providers; $116 to $123: 0 providers; $123 to $130: 0 providers; $130 to $138: 0 providers; $138 to $145: 1 provider; $145 to $152: 1 provider; $152 to $159: 0 providers; $159 to $167: 0 providers; $167 to $174: 0 providers; $174 to $181: 0 providers; $181 to $188: 0 providers; $188 to $196: 0 providers; $196 to $203: 0 providers; $203 to $210: 1 provider. The black line marks the provider-listed price for this offering at $200 per month.

Effecty price · $200/mo

Higher priced than 86% of comparable providers.

Type:
Injection
Brand:
Compounded
Membership:
No separate membership fee
Price/Dose:
From $200 on a longer supply plan; $225 on the shortest plan
Dose Range:
Clinician-directed
Labs Required:
Not clearly disclosed

Notes:

Ongoing care and delivery are included; compounded medication is not FDA approved.

Glutathione Injection (Compounded)

From $125 with a 12-month supply; $175 on the shortest plan/month

Monthly medication price benchmark · Longevity & wellness therapy · compounded listings

7 other providers. Bar height shows how many peer providers fall within each monthly price range. Market prices run from $65 to $210, with a median of $99. $65 to $72: 1 provider; $72 to $80: 1 provider; $80 to $87: 0 providers; $87 to $94: 1 provider; $94 to $101: 1 provider; $101 to $109: 0 providers; $109 to $116: 0 providers; $116 to $123: 0 providers; $123 to $130: 0 providers; $130 to $138: 0 providers; $138 to $145: 1 provider; $145 to $152: 1 provider; $152 to $159: 0 providers; $159 to $167: 0 providers; $167 to $174: 0 providers; $174 to $181: 0 providers; $181 to $188: 0 providers; $188 to $196: 0 providers; $196 to $203: 0 providers; $203 to $210: 1 provider. The black line marks the provider-listed price for this offering at $125 per month.

Effecty price · $125/mo

Higher priced than 57% of comparable providers.

Type:
Injection
Brand:
Compounded
Membership:
No separate membership fee
Price/Dose:
From $125 with a 12-month supply; $175 on the shortest plan
Dose Range:
Clinician-directed
Labs Required:
Not clearly disclosed

Notes:

Ongoing care and delivery are included when prescribed.

Women's HRT

Estradiol (Generic)

From $55 for tablets, $95 for cream, or $105 for patches with a 12-month supply/month

Monthly medication price benchmark · Women's HRT therapy · all comparable listings

1 other provider. A distribution is not shown because fewer than 5 comparable peer providers are available.

Limited market data

We need at least 5 comparable peer providers before showing a price distribution. This offering remains visible without an invented market range.

1 other provider

Type:
Topical gel
Brand:
Generic
Membership:
No separate membership fee
Price/Dose:
From $55 for tablets, $95 for cream, or $105 for patches with a 12-month supply
Dose Range:
Clinician-directed
Labs Required:
Not clearly disclosed; clinician may request testing

Notes:

Formulation and supply length determine price; progesterone is included when clinically indicated.

Bars show one lowest recorded monthly price per comparable provider. The reviewed provider is excluded, and each observation keeps its source timestamp.Learn about our methodology

The distribution uses the lowest positive monthly observation for each other active provider in the same therapy and brand-type group. Canonical medication variants now consolidate duplicate catalog names, and one provider is counted once even when it has several doses or plans.

Bar height shows how many other providers fall within each price range. The reviewed provider is excluded from those bars. The black line marks the provider-listed monthly price shown on the medication card when that price is numeric; otherwise it falls back to the provider's lowest comparable therapy-level price. Market low, median, and high are calculated from the peer-provider prices only.

This remains a therapy-level directional comparison and may include multiple medications and formulations. Some stored observations are medication-only prices while others are unitemized program totals. Use the medication-specific Prices page for itemized membership, labs, care, and shipping where those details are documented. The distribution is withheld when fewer than five peers have numeric observations.

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JL

Jamie Lin, Portland, OR

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Coaching cadence kept me moving every week

  • GLP-1 & Weight Loss
  • Semaglutide

Effecty matched me with a coach who broke the GLP-1 plan into weekly themes. Each video check-in walked through appetite changes, how to time injections, and what snacks actually helped me stay steady. The portal bundles labs, dosing, and habit tracking on one card so I can prep before morning meetings. When mild nausea popped up on dose three, the nurse called with tips about hydration and spacing meals, which worked by the next day. Shipping has been predictable and the pricing breakdown always matches what I saw before consenting.

Pros

Supportive coaching, practical side-effect tips, and predictable shipping kept momentum going.

Cons

The Android app takes a few seconds to load charts each time.

18 people found this helpful
HP

Helena Pratt, Portland, OR

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Longevity lab panel finally made sense

  • GLP-1 & Weight Loss
  • Tirzepatide

Effecty paired my GLP plan with a longevity panel I had been sitting on for months. The PA actually screenshared my liver markers and broke down what mattered versus Reddit noise. Their compounded tirzepatide vials are labeled with the exact dilution so I stopped second guessing my math. Appetite suppression was gradual but steady and the weekly check-ins focused on sleep and recovery, not just scale. Shipping from the 503B pharmacy has been predictable with one-day delays at most. I just wish the dashboard graphed labs automatically.

Pros

Thoughtful lab explanations, clear vial labeling, steady check-ins.

Cons

Dashboard lacks more detailed trends.

9 people found this helpful
DL

Dana Leigh, Santa Rosa, CA

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Great estrogen support add-on

  • GLP-1 & Weight Loss
  • Semaglutide

Swapped from a local HRT clinic to Effecty because they bundle GLP-1 with estradiol patches. Video consult was warm and they mailed a little booklet showing what progress weeks should feel like. Only downside is waiting until noon ET to reach support.

Pros

Bundled GLP-1 and HRT care, thoughtful printed guide.

Cons

Support line opens late for West Coasters.

5 people found this helpful
NP

Noah Patel, Raleigh, NC

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Group workshops kept me motivated

  • GLP-1 & Weight Loss
  • Semaglutide

Effecty added monthly group workshops that make the schedule less lonely. Hearing how others manage nausea gave me new tricks like ginger tea before bed. The coach shares slides afterwards so I can revisit the tips. Weight has moved slowly but steadily which matches the plan.

Pros

Supportive workshops, thoughtful coaches, and steady progress keep morale high.

Cons

Video replays expire after a week.

5 people found this helpful
JL

Jordan L., Las Vegas, NV

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Women's HRT plan was thoughtful, follow-ups matter

  • Women's HRT

I tried Effecty for women's HRT because my symptoms were making me feel like I was losing my mind. The plan felt thoughtful and they didn't dismiss what I described. Changes weren't instant, but over a few weeks my sleep got less chaotic and I felt more even. I liked that follow-ups were built in and they asked about side effects instead of ignoring them. One thing I wish is that messages were answered faster on weekends. Still, overall it felt respectful and structured.

Pros

The plan felt respectful and the follow-ups asked about real symptoms and side effects.

Cons

Weekend response time was slower than I expected.

4 people found this helpful
A

Anonymous

Verified Review
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Interesting approach to GH optimization

  • Longevity
  • Sermorelin (compounded)

Started sermorelin through Effecty as an alternative to direct GH therapy. The intake included comprehensive bloodwork including IGF1 baseline which was reassuring. Provider explained the mechanism and realistic expectations. This isn't a miracle, it's a gentle optimization. Six weeks in, sleep quality has definitely improved and recovery from workouts is noticeably faster. The protocol includes cycling recommendations which seems more sustainable than constant use. Would recommend for anyone interested in longevity optimization without jumping straight to more aggressive interventions.

Pros

Evidence based protocols, good patient education, quality product

Cons

Takes time to see results and not cheap

0 people found this helpful