Head-to-head comparison
Livea vs NewSelf
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Livea is a physician-supervised medical weight loss clinic founded in 2011 with 8 clinics in MN and WI, plus telehealth in MN, WI, Iowa, and Florida.
$99/mo (+ membership fee) sema · $199/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Telehealth limited to 4 states only (MN, WI, IA, FL) — unavailable to most of the US; primarily a regional clinic network
Desk Score
NewSelf offers compounded semaglutide+ (with B12/Glycine, from $99.97/mo) and compounded tirzepatide+ (with B6/Glycine, from $144.49/mo).
$100/mo sema · $144/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Not available in Mississippi and Louisiana
FDAWarning letter issued to NewSelf Limited dba NewSelf in February 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
NewSelf takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 79/100 (C+) against 56/100 (C) for Livea. Livea still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Livea
56/100
C
NewSelf
79/100
C+
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Livea | NewSelf |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $99/mo+ membership fee$99/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) | $100/mo$100/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo$199/mo (compounded) | $144/mo$144/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | 4 states | 49 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Comprehensive physician-supervised GLP-1; compounded sema $99/mo; 8 clinics + telehealth, MN/WI/IA/FL only. | Lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency. |
| Desk Score | 56/100C | 79/100C+ |
The verdict
Desk pick — NewSelfNewSelf takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 79/100 (C+) against 56/100 (C) for Livea. Livea still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Livea if…
Comprehensive physician-supervised GLP-1; compounded sema $99/mo; 8 clinics + telehealth, MN/WI/IA/FL only.
$99/mo (+ membership fee) sema · $199/mo tirz · 4 states
Choose NewSelf if…
Lowest-cost compounded GLP-1 with pharmacy quality transparency.
$100/mo sema · $144/mo tirz · 49 states
FDAWarning letter issued to NewSelf Limited dba NewSelf in February 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.