Compounded Semaglutide Savings Estimator

Evaluate whether compounded semaglutide pricing offsets the cost of branded GLP-1 therapy. Enter the monthly brand cash price, the compounded alternative, and optionally add shipping or membership fees plus the number of months you expect to stay on treatment. The estimator reveals all-in monthly cost, total savings, and annualized impact so you can document the budget delta before switching sources.

Cash price or post-insurance cost for the branded medication.
Pharmacy price for compounded medication at the prescribed dose.
Defaults to 12 months to illustrate annual savings.
Defaults to $0.00 when blank.
Defaults to $0.00 when blank.

Use compounded medications only under licensed clinician supervision and review FDA guidance on GLP-1 compounding before switching therapies.

Examples

  • $1,050 brand, $375 compounded, $25 shipping, $49 membership, 12 months ⇒ All-in compounded $449.00 • Monthly savings $601.00 • Savings 57.24% • 12-month savings $7,212.00 • Annualized savings pace $7,212.00 • Brand spend $12,600.00 vs compounded $5,388.00.
  • $890 brand, $520 compounded, no fees, 6 months ⇒ All-in compounded $520.00 • Monthly savings $370.00 • Savings 41.57% • 6-month savings $2,220.00 • Annualized savings pace $4,440.00 • Brand spend $5,340.00 vs compounded $3,120.00.

FAQ

How should I handle a one-time consultation fee?

Divide the consultation cost by the number of months you expect to use the compounded product and enter that amount in the membership field so it is amortized into the monthly total.

Does the savings percentage include pharmacy dispensing taxes?

Yes if you add those charges to the shipping or membership inputs. Otherwise the model compares only the base medication costs.

What if the compounded clinic escalates dosing tiers over time?

Update the compounded price input to match the dose you expect for each phase and rerun the estimate; you can average multiple dose levels for a blended view.

Can I compare employer insurance coverage in this tool?

If your plan covers the brand, enter your post-insurance copay as the brand price so the savings reflect your true out-of-pocket share.

Additional Information

  • Savings assume equal dosing between the brand and compounded medication; adjust prices if your compounded dose differs.
  • Shipping and membership fields capture recurring logistics or clinic program fees common with telehealth providers.
  • Compounded supply may fluctuate with FDA guidance—rerun the calculator whenever pricing or access shifts.
  • Results exclude lab monitoring, dietitian visits, or side-effect medications—layer them into your monthly health budget separately.

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