SkinnyRx vs. Noom Med: Comparing GLP-1 Programs, Costs, and Support

Backed by medical research and prescribed by licensed providers, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) treatments can help regulate appetite and support sustainable weight loss, alongside healthy lifestyle changes.

If you’re looking to start weight loss medication, you may have come across telehealth platforms, including SkinnyRx and Noom, that offer access to medication, coaching, and more. But the options for GLP-1 weight loss programs are seemingly endless.

A trusted GLP-1 provider can offer ongoing insight and support when seeking a structured approach to weight loss. We’ve broken down two providers — SkinnyRx and Noom Med — and what they offer, so you can make the most informed decision for your health.

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SkinnyRx vs. Noom Med at a Glance

SkinnyRx and Noom Med both provide online access to prescription weight-loss treatment, licensed clinicians, and ongoing support. Their specific medications, program features, pricing, and approach to lifestyle support differ.

Noom Med combines prescription weight-loss medications with clinical care and Noom’s psychology-based behavior-change program. Members also have access to coaching, personalized lessons, food and progress tracking, and other tools through the Noom app. Noom

SkinnyRx provides prescription GLP-1 treatment for eligible patients along with clinician-guided care and ongoing support. Its app includes access to clinicians, medication and progress tracking, and resources for nutrition and other lifestyle factors.

Both programs therefore offer more than access to medication alone. Noom Med includes its structured psychology-based behavior-change curriculum and coaching, while SkinnyRx provides its own combination of clinician support, tracking tools, and lifestyle resources alongside treatment.

Feature	SkinnyRx	Noom Med
Brand-name GLP-1 options	Oral Foundayo™ and Wegovy®	Oral Foundayo™ and Wegovy®; injectable Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Zepbound®, and Mounjaro®
Clinical evaluation	Licensed clinician reviews health information before prescribing	Licensed clinician reviews health information before prescribing
Clinician access	Unlimited in-app messaging with the care team; virtual appointments when needed	Clinician messaging through the app or Support Portal; telehealth care varies by program
Lifestyle support	Meal planning, recipe creation, progress tracking, and educational resources	Psychology-based coaching, daily lessons, and tracking tools
Brand-name program fee	$49/month, medication not included	Starts at $39 for the first 30 days, medication not included
Installment payments	Available through Affirm for eligible users	Buy Now, Pay Later available for eligible users

What SkinnyRx Offers for Weight Loss

SkinnyRx is a telehealth platform that offers prescription weight loss treatment and ongoing support. Its brand-name GLP-1 medications include Foundayo™︎ and Wegovy®.

The app provides access to a licensed clinician for users to discuss questions or concerns about their medications, side effects, health, and treatment.

Lab work isn’t required before starting a prescribed medication, but users must first complete an intake form and medical consultation to determine whether treatment is appropriate.

The app also lets users track health metrics, such as weight, while the blog offers educational resources on medications, nutrition, fitness, and more.

What Noom Med Offers for Weight Loss

Noom Med offers GLP-1 weight loss medications along with clinical care, behavioral psychology, and app-based coaching for lifestyle changes.

The medications they list on the site include brand-name GLP-1s such as Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Zepbound®, Mounjaro®, and Foundayo™.

In addition to medications, Noom Med offers daily psychology and nutrition lessons, along with tools for tracking food, weight, and other health information to help users build long-term habits that support weight loss.

Medication Options and Eligibility

Both SkinnyRx and Noom Med offer prescription GLP-1 medications to eligible users. Available medications and eligibility processes vary by program.

SkinnyRx Medication Options and Eligibility

For GLP-1 weight loss medications, SkinnyRx offers the brand-name oral medications Foundayo and Wegovy to eligible users.

Foundayo is a non-peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist and is FDA-approved for weight management. Wegovy is also FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or with overweight plus a weight-related condition.

While Foundayo can be taken any time of day, with or without food, Wegovy is taken on an empty stomach. Like all medications, Foundayo and Wegovy can cause side effects, with common gastrointestinal side effects including nausea, constipation, and diarrhea.

SkinnyRx is not affiliated with or endorsed by Eli Lilly and Co., the owner of the registered trademark Foundayo, or Novo Nordisk A/S, the owner of the registered trademark Wegovy.

To determine eligibility, users complete an online medical intake covering information such as their height, weight, medical history, current medications, symptoms, and health goals. A licensed clinician reviews this information and evaluates whether treatment is medically appropriate before prescribing medication.

Noom Med Medication Options and Eligibility

Noom Med offers the following brand-name injectable GLP-1 medications:

• Wegovy® and Ozempic®
• Zepbound® and Mounjaro®

Noom Med also offers the oral GLP-1 medications Foundayo™ and Wegovy® to eligible users.

Ozempic and Mounjaro are FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes rather than weight loss. Clinicians may prescribe these medications off-label for weight management when medically appropriate.

For Noom Med, users complete an online assessment covering their health history, current medications, and weight-loss goals. A licensed clinician reviews this information and determines whether medication is medically appropriate. Eligibility can vary based on the medication and individual health factors.

Coaching, Behavior Change, and App Support

SkinnyRx provides 24/7 access to clinician-guided care primarily through unlimited in-app messaging, appointments, and support.

The app also lets users input their medication schedule, add reminders to stay on track, track their weight, and generate meal plans.

While there isn’t a structured behavioral program for lifestyle changes yet, SkinnyRx does have basic educational resources on nutrition and eating habits through their blog.

Meanwhile, for those in Noom's telehealth program for branded meds, a Noom Care Team includes a clinician who oversees prescriptions, care coordinators who manage lab work, refills, insurance, and more, and a coach for support with behavior change.

Noom also refers to their in-app support as Noom Coaches, whom paid subscribers can reach out to for encouragement, quick tips, and basic troubleshooting. However, community coaches, 1:1 coaches, and Welli (their AI chatbot) cannot provide medical advice.

The Noom app also has various tools, available to subscribers and those not on a paid plan, that incorporate lessons on health knowledge, movement tracking, and meal logging.

Pricing Structure and Payment Options

Pricing for both Noom Med and SkinnyRx depends on the program and medication prescribed. For brand-name medications, the cost of the medication is separate from the program or membership fee.

Noom Med Pricing

For Noom Med’s branded medication program, pricing starts at $39 for the initial 30 days, excluding the cost of medication. Noom’s August 2026 pricing guide lists the ongoing cost as $129 per month after the initial period.

Noom also has an insurance checker so users can check potential insurance coverage and better understand co-pays and out-of-pocket medication costs.

Noom offers a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option that allows eligible users to split certain membership or telehealth costs into installments.

SkinnyRx Pricing

For SkinnyRx, brand-name GLP-1 medications such as Foundayo and Wegovy are available through a $49 monthly SkinnyRx membership, excluding the cost of the prescribed medication.

For some context, manufacturer self-pay programs currently start at $149 per month for both Foundayo and the Wegovy pill, although the actual cost varies by dose, insurance coverage, and eligibility for manufacturer savings programs.

The membership includes ongoing clinician-guided care, unlimited in-app messaging with the care team, and access to treatment and progress-tracking tools through the SkinnyRx app.

SkinnyRx does not file traditional health insurance for medication coverage. However, eligible prescription expenses may qualify for FSA/HSA reimbursement.

SkinnyRx has also partnered with Affirm, allowing eligible users to split purchases into monthly payments.

Clinician Access and Follow-Up

Both Noom Med and SkinnyRx provide ongoing access to clinicians after treatment begins, including support for medication questions, side effects, dosing, and follow-up care.

Noom Med Clinician Access and Follow-Up

Noom connects users to their clinician through the Noom Support Portal or inside the Noom mobile app through the “Your Doctor” or Care Coordinator chat, depending on the program. Clinicians typically respond within 36 hours.

Noom also provides ongoing clinician access for medication questions, dose changes, prescription refills, and other clinical concerns. Depending on the program, care may primarily take place through asynchronous messaging, while some versions require scheduled telehealth visits. Care Coordinators can also assist with non-clinical needs such as refills, pharmacy questions, labs, and insurance requirements.

SkinnyRx Clinician Access and Follow-Up

SkinnyRx provides unlimited access to its patient care team and clinicians through in-app messaging. Users can contact a clinician with questions about their medication, progress, side effects, or dosage at no additional cost

SkinnyRx also offers virtual appointments with healthcare providers when needed. For ongoing treatment, users complete a monthly refill form, which gives the clinical team updated information before continued medication is prescribed.

Making Sense of the Differences

SkinnyRx and Noom Med both provide access to GLP-1 treatment and licensed clinicians. The experience you get with each program, though, isn’t exactly the same.

One of the clearest differences is medication choice. SkinnyRx currently offers oral Foundayo and Wegovy. Noom Med offers those as well, plus injectable Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro. With either program, a clinician reviews your health information before prescribing anything.

Noom Med focuses more on behavior change alongside treatment. Its program includes coaching and daily lessons, with in-app tools to help you track your progress.

SkinnyRx takes a different approach. You can message the care team through the app whenever questions come up and track your treatment and progress. The app can also help with meal planning and recipe creation, while additional resources cover nutrition, exercise, and other parts of weight management.

Cost works differently, too. SkinnyRx charges $49 per month for its brand-name GLP-1 membership, not including medication. Noom Med starts at $39 for the first 30 days, also without the cost of brand-name medication included. Both have options to break payments into installments.