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Alternatives to Nova

If Nova isn't the right fit, these are the providers that work most like it, matched on medication, brand-name access, price, the video visit and where they serve, each with what is different and a link to our full review.

Nova at a glance

Nova offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. Its standing prices: semaglutide from $210 a month; tirzepatide from $225 a month. That starting price is $21 above the middle of the providers we list ($189). It lists its service area as 49 states — California excluded.

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Why you might look past Nova

  • Price. Nova's lowest standing price, $210 a month, is $21 above the middle of our list, so cheaper routes to the same medication exist.
  • Where it serves. Nova lists a limited service area (49 states — California excluded), so it may not reach your state.

Partners to compare

CoreAge Rx is a featured partner, and providers we work with may appear first. Scores are our own.

CoreAge Rx

Partner
  • 94/100
  • Sema from $99
  • Tirz from $149

Against Nova, CoreAge Rx starts $111 lower on semaglutide ($99 vs $210) and $76 lower on tirzepatide ($149 vs $225) a month. CoreAge Rx says it covers all 50 states, wider than Nova's area.

Matched on the same medications and compounded-only care.

HumeCare+

Partner
  • 51/100
  • Sema from $199
  • Tirz from $299

Against Nova, HumeCare+ starts $11 lower on semaglutide ($199 vs $210) and $74 higher on tirzepatide ($299 vs $225) a month.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

SkinnyRx

Partner
  • 44/100
  • Sema from $249
  • Tirz from $299

Against Nova, SkinnyRx starts $39 higher on semaglutide ($249 vs $210) and $74 higher on tirzepatide ($299 vs $225) a month. SkinnyRx has an FDA warning letter of its own; its review covers what it says.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

Providers that work most like Nova

Chosen by what Nova offers, not by our score: the same medications, brand-name access, price band, visit format and service area.

Rixa Health

  • 52/100
  • Sema from $195
  • Tirz from $280

Rixa Health bills semaglutide every 4 weeks ($195) and Nova a month ($210); over a year that is about $2,535 against $2,520. Rixa Health bills tirzepatide every 4 weeks ($280) and Nova a month ($225); over a year that is about $3,640 against $2,700.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

Fitstry

  • 68/100
  • Sema from $249
  • Tirz from $339

Fitstry bills semaglutide every 4 weeks ($249) and Nova a month ($210); over a year that is about $3,237 against $2,520. Fitstry bills tirzepatide every 4 weeks ($339) and Nova a month ($225); over a year that is about $4,407 against $2,700.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

Weightstry

  • 68/100
  • Sema from $249

Weightstry bills semaglutide every 4 weeks ($249) and Nova a month ($210); over a year that is about $3,237 against $2,520. Weightstry's price includes lab work and coaching, which Nova doesn't state.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

Independent Wellness

  • 68/100
  • Sema from $199
  • Tirz from $299

Against Nova, Independent Wellness starts $11 lower on semaglutide ($199 vs $210) and $74 higher on tirzepatide ($299 vs $225) a month.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

Zera Health

  • 46/100
  • Sema from $179
  • Tirz from $255

Against Nova, Zera Health starts $31 lower on semaglutide ($179 vs $210) and $30 higher on tirzepatide ($255 vs $225) a month. Zera Health says it covers all 50 states, wider than Nova's area.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

Optimized Health

  • 60/100
  • Sema from $200
  • Tirz from $250

Against Nova, Optimized Health starts $10 lower on semaglutide ($200 vs $210) and $25 higher on tirzepatide ($250 vs $225) a month.

Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.

Lower-priced than Nova

  • Kina$199 a month for semaglutide, $11 under Nova's $210 (about $132 a year).
  • Ascend Vitality$199 a month for semaglutide, $11 under Nova's $210 (about $132 a year).
  • Coby Health$159 a month for semaglutide, $51 under Nova's $210 (about $612 a year).

If Nova doesn't serve your state

Nova lists 49 states — California excluded. Of the providers on this page, CoreAge Rx and Zera Health say they serve all 50 states, so they are the place to start if Nova can't treat you where you live.

Nova alternatives: quick answers

What is cheaper than Nova?

For semaglutide, Kina, Ascend Vitality and Coby Health list a lower standing price than Nova's $210 a month. Check what each price includes before switching; first-month promotions are not counted.

Some links on this page are affiliate links: we may earn a fee if you sign up, at no cost to you. CoreAge Rx is a featured partner, and providers we work with may appear first. Scores are our own. See the methodology. Prices are each provider's standing month-to-month rate from its own site; confirm before you pay. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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