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Semaglutide in Iowa: Prices & Providers (2026)

165 semaglutide sellers list Iowa as a shipping state. The lowest regular price among them is $64/mo, and Iowa Medicaid does not cover weight loss.

165 of the 204 semaglutide sellers that publish a state list include Iowa, the 11th-most of the 50 states and DC. 112 of them ship to all 50 states, and 4 serve 15 states or fewer. Across the 145 with a regular monthly price, the middle figure is $179/mo.

Iowa Medicaid does not pay for GLP-1 drugs prescribed only for weight loss. GLP-1s prescribed for type 2 diabetes are covered, with prior authorization.

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Who Ships Semaglutide to Iowa

  1. RxPepsDirect $64/mo
  2. Embody $79/mo
  3. Lean Meds $79/mo

Lowest regular semaglutide prices for Iowa: RxPepsDirect at $64/mo, Embody at $79/mo and Lean Meds at $79/mo. Brand-name Wegovy lists at $1,349/mo without insurance, $1,285 more than the lowest.

Smaller-footprint sellers that include Iowa: Livea (4 states), Optimized Health (5 states), ZYP Medical (6 states) and Onyx Weight Loss (8 states).

2 sellers that list 30 or more states leave Iowa off, among them Pepti and Care Clinics.

Seller counts next door: Illinois 168, Minnesota 160, Missouri 162, Nebraska 160, South Dakota 155 and Wisconsin 163.

For tirzepatide, 148 sellers list Iowa, starting at $84/mo with RxPepsDirect.

Every Semaglutide Provider Serving Iowa

9.3/ 10
Verified partner

Embody

Best for: knowing which pharmacy fills the vial: it names RedRock Pharmacy

★★★★★4.7/5

Editorial score · methodology

$79/mo
CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideGlutathioneNAD+
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9.0/ 10
Verified partner

Live Vital

Best for: semaglutide at $99/month, 48% below the typical price

★★★★★4.5/5

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$99/mo
CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideRetatrutideBPC-157
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8.7/ 10
Verified partner

Gala

Best for: moving between compounded and brand without changing seller

★★★★☆4.4/5

Editorial score · methodology

$129/mo
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8.6/ 10
Verified partner

Found

Best for: tirzepatide at $169/month, 37% below the typical price

★★★★☆4.3/5

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$99/mo
CompoundedSemaglutideTirzepatideOrforglipron
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7.3/ 10
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Willow

Best for: seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions

★★★★☆3.7/5

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$299/mo
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Open the full A–Z list of 165 Semaglutide providers in Iowa

What Semaglutide Costs in Iowa

Brand-name Wegovy lists at $1,349/mo without insurance.

ProviderPriceBelow Wegovy list
RxPepsDirect$64/mo$1,285/mo less
Embody$79/mo$1,270/mo less
Lean Meds$79/mo$1,270/mo less
NextMeds$79/mo$1,270/mo less
PreventiveMD$83/mo$1,266/mo less
Lavender Sky Health$95/mo$1,254/mo less
Alan Meds$99/mo$1,250/mo less
bmiMD$99/mo$1,250/mo less
CoreAge Rx$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Fidelity Medical Clinic$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Fresh Day Meds$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Jyra Health$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Live Vital$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Livea$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Onyx Weight Loss$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Strut Health$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Trimi Health$99/mo$1,250/mo less
Vitara RX$99/mo$1,250/mo less
AmberHealth$100/mo$1,249/mo less
NewSelf$100/mo$1,249/mo less
Aspire Health$103/mo$1,246/mo less
PeterMD$105/mo$1,244/mo less
Mondae$115/mo$1,234/mo less
Belle Health$119/mo$1,230/mo less
Kongo$119/mo$1,230/mo less
Trava Health$119/mo$1,230/mo less
Luma Health Co$120/mo$1,229/mo less
SurpassMD$124/mo$1,225/mo less
StackMD$125/mo$1,224/mo less
EverSlim$127/mo$1,222/mo less
DoctorAdam$129/mo$1,220/mo less
PlexusDx$129/mo$1,220/mo less
Zera Health$129/mo$1,220/mo less
Gimme Care$130/mo$1,219/mo less
Big Easy Weight Loss$133/mo$1,216/mo less
Piper$135/mo$1,214/mo less
Rewinding RX$141.03/mo$1,207.97/mo less
Ivologist$145/mo$1,204/mo less
Yucca Health$146/mo$1,203/mo less
altRX$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Longevixx$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Nalena$149/mo$1,200/mo less
NovoCare Pharmacy$149/mo$1,200/mo less
NuBloom$149/mo$1,200/mo less
PlushCare$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Precision Telemed$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Rivo Health$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Rylo Health$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Sprout Health$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Trinity Meds$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Tyde Wellness$149/mo$1,200/mo less
Walgreens Weight Management$149/mo$1,200/mo less
NP2GO$150/mo$1,199/mo less
Trellis Vitality$150/mo$1,199/mo less
Vytora Health$150/mo$1,199/mo less
ZYP Medical$150/mo$1,199/mo less
PepHaūs$152/mo$1,197/mo less
Brello Health$157.72/mo$1,191.28/mo less
Coby Health$159/mo$1,190/mo less
Mint Med$159/mo$1,190/mo less
Zappy Health$159/mo$1,190/mo less
Effecty$160/mo$1,189/mo less
Found$169/mo$1,180/mo less
Bon Health$170/mo$1,179/mo less
YourHealthRx$170/mo$1,179/mo less
Curve$175/mo$1,174/mo less
Nouri$175/mo$1,174/mo less
Rx.com$175/mo$1,174/mo less
Amble$179/mo$1,170/mo less
eMI Aesthetics$179/mo$1,170/mo less
Gala$179/mo$1,170/mo less
GOAL.MD$179/mo$1,170/mo less
ReadyRx$179/mo$1,170/mo less
Vaylen$179/mo$1,170/mo less
DreamHug Medical$188/mo$1,161/mo less
Bionomy Health$189/mo$1,160/mo less
Brightmeds$189/mo$1,160/mo less
Welling Health$190/mo$1,159/mo less
Invyncible$192.50/mo$1,156.50/mo less
Fierce Health$197/mo$1,152/mo less
Ivy Rx$197/mo$1,152/mo less
AskRx$199/mo$1,150/mo less
BetterMe Rx$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Breeze Meds$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Care Bare Rx$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Curex$199/mo$1,150/mo less
EOS Health$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Heally$199/mo$1,150/mo less
HealthSource$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Hers$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Hims$199/mo$1,150/mo less
InstaRX$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Medro$199/mo$1,150/mo less
NiceRx$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Pallas Health$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Recovery Delivered$199/mo$1,150/mo less
REMEVi$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Renlo Health$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Revel Health$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Semaglutide Online$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Synergy Rx$199/mo$1,150/mo less
TeleClinic$199/mo$1,150/mo less
Rebody Health$199.99/mo$1,149.01/mo less
Harmony Wellness Clinic$200/mo$1,149/mo less
LifeRx.md$200/mo$1,149/mo less
Optimized Health$200/mo$1,149/mo less
KERNX Health$209/mo$1,140/mo less
Medsol RX$209/mo$1,140/mo less
The Edit$209/mo$1,140/mo less
Rixa Health$211.98/mo$1,137.02/mo less
Enhance MD$212/mo$1,137/mo less
LifespanningRx$212.50/mo$1,136.50/mo less
Fitish$219/mo$1,130/mo less
FMmeds$225/mo$1,124/mo less
Wisp$225/mo$1,124/mo less
AVARA Rx$229/mo$1,120/mo less
EdgeRx$229/mo$1,120/mo less
Eden$239/mo$1,110/mo less
Wellorithm$247/mo$1,102/mo less
Independent Wellness$249/mo$1,100/mo less
MEDVi$249/mo$1,100/mo less
Peak Wellness$249/mo$1,100/mo less
RxSpan MD$249/mo$1,100/mo less
TMates$249/mo$1,100/mo less
Next Vial$249.97/mo$1,099.03/mo less
Maximus$249.99/mo$1,099.01/mo less
Tell Her Doc$269/mo$1,080/mo less
Aspen$279/mo$1,070/mo less
Cost Plus Drugs$279/mo$1,070/mo less
Joey Med$279/mo$1,070/mo less
Tryozi$279/mo$1,070/mo less
VirtualCare2Go$279/mo$1,070/mo less
Zealthy$286/mo$1,063/mo less
Apex MD$299/mo$1,050/mo less
Marek Health$299/mo$1,050/mo less
Remedy Meds$299/mo$1,050/mo less
RestorLife Med$299/mo$1,050/mo less
TeleCareSpot$299/mo$1,050/mo less
Willow$299/mo$1,050/mo less
Navio MD$345/mo$1,004/mo less
BioGlow Health$349/mo$1,000/mo less
Revive Meds$369/mo$980/mo less
Levity$1,199/mo$150/mo less
Form Health$1,350/mo
Allara HealthSee review
Auren RxSee review
Calibrate HealthSee review
Call-On-DocSee review
Cora Health$99/mo prepaid
Elara Health and Wellness$117/mo prepaid
FitRx$151/mo prepaid
Get Thin MD$169/mo prepaid
He & She MD$99/mo prepaid
Lemonaid HealthSee review
Maves$99 first month
Mochi HealthSee review
MyFastRx$99/mo prepaid
Ondra Health$93/mo prepaid
Queen RX$100/mo prepaid
Rex MDSee review
Superpower$199/mo prepaid
Trillium Meds$119/mo prepaid
Vita BellaSee review
WeightWatchers ClinicSee review

Iowa Medicaid and Wegovy

Iowa Medicaid does not pay for GLP-1 drugs prescribed only for weight loss. GLP-1s prescribed for type 2 diabetes are covered, with prior authorization.

  • Wegovy to cut heart attack and stroke risk: covered with prior authorization (a BMI of at least 27; Adults age of at least 18, no type 1 diabetes/type 2 diabetes, and established cardiovascular disease on a broad list, PE, DVT, aortic, cardiomyopathies, congenital, valvular, AFib, HF, peripheral artery disease, cerebrovascular, CAD).
  • Wegovy for the liver disease MASH: covered with prior authorization (fibrosis stage F2/F3).
Prior authorization
Prior authorization formForm 470-0058 (Incretin Mimetics for Non-Diabetes Indications)
Prior authorization phone1-877-776-1567
Prior authorization fax1-800-574-2515
Pharmacy benefit managerOptum (UnitedHealth Group subsidiary)
Health plans (3)Iowa Total Care (Centene); Wellpoint Iowa (Anthem); Molina Healthcare of Iowa
If the request is denied
Time to file an appeal90 days
Appeals officeDepartment of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) Administrative Hearings Division
Fast-track appealavailable when waiting would put your health at risk
“Payment is not made for: ... (2) Drugs used for anorexia, weight gain, or weight loss.”
Iowa Administrative Code 441-78.2(4)(b)(2)

In 2025, Iowa Medicaid paid for at least 53,645 semaglutide prescriptions, including at least 971 for Wegovy, at least 51,808 for Ozempic and at least 866 for Rybelsus, about $52.3 million before manufacturer rebates.

Medicaid rules checked May 2026. Prescription counts: CMS State Drug Utilization Data. Check your eligibility

Largest Cities in Iowa

Des MoinesCedar RapidsDavenportSioux City

Frequently Asked Questions

The lowest regular prices from sellers that ship to Iowa are $64/mo at RxPepsDirect, $79/mo at Embody and $79/mo at Lean Meds. Half of the 145 priced sellers charge $179/mo or less. Brand-name Wegovy lists at $1,349/mo before insurance.
Iowa Medicaid does not pay for GLP-1 drugs prescribed only for weight loss. GLP-1s prescribed for type 2 diabetes are covered, with prior authorization. Wegovy to cut heart attack and stroke risk: covered with prior authorization (a BMI of at least 27; Adults age of at least 18, no type 1 diabetes/type 2 diabetes, and established cardiovascular disease on a broad list, PE, DVT, aortic, cardiomyopathies, congenital, valvular, AFib, HF, peripheral artery disease, cerebrovascular, CAD). Wegovy for the liver disease MASH: covered with prior authorization (fibrosis stage F2/F3).
Your prescriber sends the request on this paperwork: Form 470-0058 (Incretin Mimetics for Non-Diabetes Indications). Pharmacy claims run through Optum (UnitedHealth Group subsidiary). The prior authorization phone line is 1-877-776-1567.
A denial can be appealed within 90 days through the Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) Administrative Hearings Division. A fast-track appeal is available when waiting would put your health at risk.
165, counting sellers whose published state list includes Iowa. 112 of those list every state, and Livea, Optimized Health and ZYP Medical are among the few that serve 15 states or fewer. For comparison, Illinois has 168, Minnesota has 160 and Missouri has 162.
Pepti (36 states) and Care Clinics (32 states) publish long state lists that leave Iowa out.
In 2025, Iowa Medicaid paid for at least 53,645 semaglutide prescriptions, including at least 971 for Wegovy, at least 51,808 for Ozempic and at least 866 for Rybelsus, about $52.3 million before manufacturer rebates.
The lowest regular semaglutide price for Iowa is $64/mo (RxPepsDirect); for tirzepatide it is $84/mo (RxPepsDirect). 165 sellers list Iowa for semaglutide and 148 for tirzepatide.

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