Noom Med

Noom Med is the prescription weight loss arm of Noom, the New York-based digital health company known for its psychology-based approach to behavior change in weight management. Where most GLP-1 telehealth platforms treat medication access as the core product and coaching as an optional add-on, Noom inverts this logic: the behavior-change platform came first, and medication was layered in to amplify a program that had already helped millions of people. The GLP-1 Companion — Noom''s digital support layer for medication users — includes daily psychology-based lessons, personalized nutrition guidance, side-effect management tools, habit coaching, and community support from others on GLP-1 therapy. Real-world Noom data shows that members who engage more deeply with the GLP-1 Companion experience greater weight loss and stay on medication longer, which the company presents as evidence that behavioral infrastructure meaningfully augments pharmacological treatment. Noom Med offers two prescription tracks. The standard full-dose program begins at $149 for the first month and runs $299/month thereafter, providing compounded semaglutide alongside full Noom platform access. The microdose GLP-1Rx program — starting at $79 and $199/month thereafter — offers lower starting doses to reduce common early side effects like nausea and vomiting, a protocol that appeals to patients who have been hesitant to try full-dose injections. Patients with insurance who want brand-name GLP-1s can access Noom''s telehealth prescribing service for prior authorization support. Licensed telehealth providers are available via unlimited messaging, with one-on-one visits available for clinical questions or dosing decisions. Noom Med operates in all states where its telehealth provider network is credentialed and does not rely on a single national provider network — it manages a team of contracted clinicians. Noom Med positions itself at the intersection of digital therapeutics and pharmaceutical weight loss, arguing that neither medication nor behavioral coaching alone produces durable results. For patients who want structured psychological support woven into their GLP-1 journey rather than a bare-bones prescription service, Noom Med offers infrastructure that most competitors do not have. behavior-change platform came first, and medication was layered in to amplify a program that had already helped millions of people. The GLP-1 Companion — Noom''s digital support layer for medication users — includes daily psychology-based lessons, personalized nutrition guidance, side-effect management tools, habit coaching, and community support from others on GLP-1 therapy. Real-world Noom data shows that members who engage more deeply with the GLP-1 Companion experience greater weight loss and stay on medication longer, which the company presents as evidence that behavioral infrastructure meaningfully augments pharmacological treatment. Noom Med offers two prescription tracks. The standard full-dose program begins at $149 for the first month and runs $299/month thereafter, providing compounded semaglutide alongside full Noom platform access. The microdose GLP-1Rx program — starting at $79 and $199/month thereafter — offers lower starting doses to reduce common early side effects like nausea and vomiting, a protocol that appeals to patients who have been hesitant to try full-dose injections. Patients with insurance who want brand-name GLP-1s can access Noom''s telehealth prescribing service for prior authorization support. Licensed telehealth providers are available via unlimited messaging, with one-on-one visits available for clinical questions or dosing decisions. Noom Med operates in all states where its telehealth provider network is credentialed and does not rely on a single national provider network — it manages a team of contracted clinicians. Noom Med positions itself at the intersection of digital therapeutics and pharmaceutical weight loss, arguing that neither medication nor behavioral coaching alone produces durable results. For patients who want structured psychological support woven into their GLP-1 journey rather than a bare-bones prescription service, Noom Med offers infrastructure that most competitors do not have.

Who it suits

Patients who have tried other weight loss approaches and believe that behavioral change, not just medication, is key to long-term success — and who want that behavioral infrastructure built into their GLP-1 experience rather than added on separately. Noom Med is also a good fit for patients interested in the microdose GLP-1 protocol who want to minimize early side effects. It is not the right choice for patients who want the cheapest possible compounded semaglutide prescription, or for those who want synchronous one-on-one coaching rather than app-based psychology lessons.

How Noom Med compares

Noom Med is the only GLP-1 telehealth platform built on top of a proprietary behavior-change program with a decade of real-world weight loss data. Where competitors like Henry Meds or Hims prescribe medication with minimal coaching infrastructure, Noom Med integrates daily psychology-based lessons, GLP-1 side-effect guides, habit coaching, and nutrition tracking directly into the medication journey. Compared to Calibrate, Noom Med's coaching is app-based and group-oriented rather than one-on-one biweekly, making it more scalable but less personalized. The platform also offers a microdose GLP-1 program — a lower starting dose to reduce side effects — that few competitors offer.

Care offered

• GLP-1 / Weight Management

Included

• Medication Management
• Initial Evaluation & Diagnosis
• Prescription Refills

Convenience

• Pharmacy / Medication Delivery
• App-Based Care

Cost

Pricing not confirmed. Check Noom Med's website for current prices.

Full-dose GLP-1 program: first three-week subscription plus four weeks of medication starts from $149, then $299/month. Microdose GLP-1Rx program: starts from $79, then $199/month. For patients using insurance for brand-name GLP-1s, Noom offers a telehealth-only plan for prior authorization and prescribing. Pricing reflects medication plus the Noom behavior-change platform; no separate coaching fee.

Insurance

Self-pay accepted (insurance not confirmed)

States served by telehealth

50 states + DC

• AL
• AK
• AZ
• AR
• CA
• CO
• CT
• DE
• FL
• GA
• HI
• ID
• IL
• IN
• IA
• KS
• KY
• LA
• ME
• MD
• MA
• MI
• MN
• MS
• MO
• MT
• NE
• NV
• NH
• NJ
• NM
• NY
• NC
• ND
• OH
• OK
• OR
• PA
• RI
• SC
• SD
• TN
• TX
• UT
• VT
• VA
• WA
• WV
• WI
• WY
• DC

Telehealth providers must be licensed in the state where you are during the visit.

How to start

Go to noom.com/med and complete the intake quiz covering your weight history, health goals, and GLP-1 experience. Select your preferred program tier (full-dose or microdose). A Noom clinician reviews your information and, if eligible, prescribes your GLP-1 medication — typically within 24 to 48 hours. Medication ships directly to your home from a partner pharmacy.