Branded and compounded

Noom Med review

Name: Noom Med review
Item: Noom Med
Author: MyGLP Reviews

The behaviour-change incumbent publishing all-in compounded pricing — medication included from a $49 three-week introduction

Reviewed August 26, 2026 · Visit Noom Med

Overview

What Noom Med is

Noom Med attaches prescription medication to the psychology programme Noom built its name on, and it is unusually explicit about money: the microdose programme's published terms state an initial three weeks from $49 including medication, settling at $179 per month, while the branded-medication track is $39 to start then $129 per month with medication billed separately. It is also the most insurance-engaged service we reviewed — it supports members with and without insurance and publishes a free insurance-checker tool. The trade-off is arithmetic rather than opacity: $179 all-in sits above bare compounded list prices elsewhere, and you are paying for the programme bundled around the drug.

Treatment options

Compounded GLP-1 (microdose programme)
Branded GLP-1
Oral branded (Wegovy Pill)
Generic liraglutide
Metformin

Branded vs compounded

Branded and compounded

Offers both. Read the price list carefully — the headline figure is almost always the compounded option.

Branded medications

Wegovy
Ozempic
Zepbound
Mounjaro
Wegovy Pill
Foundayo

Compounded medications

Microdose compounded semaglutide
Microdose compounded tirzepatide

Best for

People who want medication plus structured behavioural support in one published price, and who want help working their insurance before paying cash.

Limitations

All figures come from Noom's own marketing pages, which carry promotional framing. The microdose programme's clinical outcomes are not published, so its efficacy case rests on the underlying medications rather than the specific protocol.

Pricing

What it costs

Every figure below is published by the provider. Where a price is not published, we say so rather than estimating.

Membership

$49 intro then $179/month (microdose); $39 start then $129/month (branded track)

The $49 introduction is flagged as a limited-time offer for new accounts

Medication included?

Not verified

Insurance

Supports members with and without insurance; if insured, Noom works to maximise coverage and offers a free GLP-1 Insurance Checker tool.

What the membership includes

Unlimited clinician access and refills where clinically appropriate
Full Noom behaviour-change programme, coaching and community
GLP-1 Companion and Muscle Defense programmes
Metabolic lab test at intake

Noom Med published medication pricing
Medication	Published price	Note
Microdose GLP-1Rx (compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide)	$179/mo	Medication included if prescribed. Initial 3-week subscription and 4 weeks of medication from $49; new-account pricing effective July 27, 2026
Branded-track membership	$129/mo	$39 to start. Medication is not included — pharmacy cost is separate
Wegovy (cash reference published by Noom)	$1,200-$1,350/mo	Noom's own published cash-price range for branded Wegovy without insurance

How it works

Process, eligibility and logistics

Consultation process: A brief intake survey, then a clinician evaluates results online and issues a prescription if appropriate — an asynchronous model with no required video visit.
Eligibility: Published criteria mirror drug labelling: adults with a BMI over 30, or over 27 with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. Standard GLP-1 exclusions apply, including a personal or family history of thyroid cancer (MTC or MEN 2).
Who prescribes: Licensed clinicians evaluate intakes and prescribe; members get unlimited access to their clinician.
Lab requirements: A metabolic lab test is part of the intake — described on the Wegovy programme page as a quick and convenient picture of your health.
Ongoing support: Unlimited clinician access and refills where clinically appropriate, plus the Noom GLP-1 Companion and a Muscle Defense programme alongside coaching and community.
Nutrition & coaching: Psychology-based lessons, tracking tools, coaching and community are included in every medication plan.

Pharmacy fulfilment: Medications ship for home delivery in 7 days if prescribed, though availability depends on insurance or cash-pay status; some prescriptions are coordinated through the member's own pharmacy.
Shipping: Stated as shipped within 7 days if prescribed, subject to home-delivery availability.
Insurance: Supports members with and without insurance; if insured, Noom works to maximise coverage and offers a free GLP-1 Insurance Checker tool.
HSA / FSA: Displayed as FSA & HSA eligible, with the caveat that plan eligibility varies and cannot be guaranteed.
Cancellation: Cancel anytime under the microdose subscription terms.
Refunds: Not disclosed on the provider's site

Assessment

Pros and cons

Editorial judgment applied to the published facts above.

Pros

Publishes complete subscription terms including what happens after the intro price — rarer than it should be
The only major programme pairing medication with a full psychology-based curriculum in the base price
Strongest insurance integration we reviewed, including a free coverage-checker tool
Labs step is built into intake rather than left to chance

Cons

The steady-state $179/month all-in exceeds bare compounded list prices at several competitors
The branded track excludes medication, so total cost requires adding pharmacy pricing on top
Refund policy is not published on the pages we reviewed
'Microdose' dosing is Noom's own framing — long-term outcome data for that protocol is not published

Alternatives

If Noom Med isn't right

Compare all costs

Mochi Health

The lowest published compounded pricing of any provider we verified, on a low monthly membership

$79/month standard

Ro (Ro Body)

One of the largest players in the category, but its site blocks the automated checks we use to verify pricing

Membership not published

WeightWatchers Clinic (Med+)

Sixty years of behavioural programme wrapped around branded prescribing, at a mid-market price

$74/month on a 12-month plan or $84/month on a 6-month plan, after the first month

Noom Med: frequently asked questions

How much does Noom Med cost per month?

The microdose GLP-1 programme starts from $49 for the initial three weeks including medication, then $179 per month. The branded-medication track is $39 to start, then $129 per month, with medication cost paid separately at the pharmacy.

Is medication included in Noom Med's price?

On the microdose programme, yes — the published terms state the subscription includes medication if prescribed. On the branded track, no — Noom states the cost of medication is not included in the subscription.

Does Noom Med take insurance?

Noom states you do not need insurance and supports members with and without it. If you are insured, it works to maximise your coverage and offers a free GLP-1 Insurance Checker tool.

What does 'microdose' mean on Noom's compounded plan?

It is Noom's name for its lower-dose compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide offerings. Noom states these are produced in an FDA-registered facility but have not been FDA-reviewed for safety, efficacy or quality. Long-term outcome data for the microdose protocol itself is not published.

Sources

Verified August 26, 2026. Prices in this category change frequently — confirm current details with the provider.

Medical disclaimer

This review is editorial research about a commercial service. It is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to start, stop or change any treatment. GLP-1 medications are prescription drugs with real contraindications and side effects. Decisions about whether they are appropriate for you belong with a qualified clinician who knows your medical history. Prices and terms in this category change frequently — we publish the date each review was verified and link every source, but you should confirm current details with the provider before purchasing.