LIV by WellNow vs QuickMD
LIV by WellNow and QuickMD both sell semaglutide; this is how their prices, coverage and records differ.
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If you are choosing between LIV by WellNow and QuickMD, price alone will not settle it. Both prescribe semaglutide, so moving from one to the other would not change your drug. LIV by WellNow leads our six-part score, 5.9 to 4.6.
LIV by WellNow vs QuickMD price
LIV by WellNow and QuickMD start at the same figure, $279 a month, so the entry price does not separate them. Look at what each price covers and at the per-drug prices below.
Drug by drug: Semaglutide costs the same at both, $279 a month.
Medications and formats
Both sell semaglutide.
On format they match: each offers compounded injections.
Where each one treats patients
LIV by WellNow lists 5 states, and QuickMD does not publish where it ships.
Pricing
LIV by WellNow
QuickMD
What each price covers
Neither LIV by WellNow nor QuickMD spells out what its price covers, so ask whether the visit, the drug and shipping are all in the monthly figure.
Where each one scores higher
Overall, LIV by WellNow scores 5.9 and QuickMD 4.6 out of 10.
LIV by WellNow is stronger on user experience (8.0 vs 2.5) and trust & safety (8.5 vs 4.0).
QuickMD is stronger on accessibility (5.0 vs 2.8).
Value, effectiveness and support are within half a point.
LIV by WellNow
5.9/10
QuickMD
4.6/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
FDA warning letters
Neither LIV by WellNow nor QuickMD has an FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | LIV by WellNow | QuickMD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $279/mo | $279/mo |
| Features | 8 features | 8 features |
| States Available | 5 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | None | None |
About LIV by WellNow
One flat figure, $279 per month, buys the compounded semaglutide, the injection supplies and as many virtual visits as you want with board-certified online providers; approval comes same-day and the drug arrives monthly. WellNow Urgent Care owns LIV, its weight-management arm. To qualify you must be 18 or older with a BMI of 30+, or 27+ carrying a weight-related condition. FDA approval does not extend to compounded semaglutide. Five states get it: Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. Insurance is refused.
Read our full LIV by WellNow review →About QuickMD
Compounded semaglutide costs about $279 per month. Brand-name GLP-1s can also be prescribed, including oral Rybelsus, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy, at medication costs that vary by pharmacy. QuickMD, a high-volume telemedicine platform, reports over 1 million visits and sells same-day online weight-management care; visits run entirely online with licensed clinicians, by video or phone, 365 days a year across 45-plus states. Pricing is transparent cash-pay, insurance is not billed, and visit summaries are supplied for possible reimbursement.
Read our full QuickMD review →Pros & Cons
LIV by WellNow
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to LIV by WellNow
Watch-outs
- Semaglutide costs $279 a month, 52% above the $184 median for compounded semaglutide across the sellers we compare
- Serves only 5 states, so check that yours is one of them
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide is compounded rather than FDA-approved, so it has not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
QuickMD
What we like
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to QuickMD
- A live video visit with a clinician is required before a prescription, which is slower than a form and is the more careful intake
Watch-outs
- Semaglutide costs $279 a month, 52% above the $184 median for compounded semaglutide across the sellers we compare
- You only see a price after finishing the medical intake, so you cannot compare costs before sharing health information
- Confirm it serves your state before you start the intake
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide is compounded rather than FDA-approved, so it has not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
Our Verdict
LIV by WellNow wins this one, 5.9 to 4.6, above all for compounded semaglutide at $279/month. QuickMD fits better if compounded semaglutide at $279/month is your priority.
Choose LIV by WellNow if…
You want compounded semaglutide at $279/month and an opening price near $279 a month.
Choose QuickMD if…
You want compounded semaglutide at $279/month and an opening price near $279 a month.
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