No. 01 · Weight loss
Compounded Semaglutide
For weight management in adults
From $205 a month or $420 a quarter
Weight loss
GLP-1 weight loss, guided.
Golden Glow offers provider-guided GLP-1 weight loss online for women in Detroit and across Michigan: compounded semaglutide for $205 a month, compounded tirzepatide for $330 a month, microdose options from $170 a month and needle-free tirzepatide drops from $225 a month. A licensed provider reviews your online visit and decides whether a GLP-1 is right for you.
No. 02 · Weight loss
Compounded Tirzepatide
For weight management in adults
From $330 a month or $795 a quarter
GLP-1 prices at a glance
Every price includes the online visit, licensed provider review, medication, supplies and shipping. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are the same price at every dose.
| Option | Monthly | Quarterly | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide, all dosesGLP-1, once-weekly injection | $205 | $420 | Start |
| Tirzepatide, all dosesGLP-1 and GIP, once-weekly injection | $330 | $795 | Start |
| Microdose semaglutideLower weekly dose, semaglutide or tirzepatide | $170 | $300 | Start |
| Microdose tirzepatideLower weekly dose, semaglutide or tirzepatide | $235 | $485 | Start |
| Tirzepatide drops, 15 mLDaily drops under the tongue, no needles | $225 | Monthly only | Start |
| Tirzepatide drops, 30 mLDaily drops under the tongue, no needles | $300 | Monthly only | Start |
Who qualifies for a GLP-1?
- Adults with a BMI of 30 or more
- Adults with a BMI of 27 or more and a weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, prediabetes or high cholesterol
- Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and not with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2
These are the general criteria NIDDK describes for prescription weight medicines. A licensed provider reviews your full history and decides. Check your number with our BMI calculator.
What to expect
- Your provider starts low and raises the dose slowly to limit nausea and stomach upset
- Most people take a weekly injection; drops are a needle-free option with less evidence
- Nutrition with enough protein, strength training and sleep protect muscle while you lose weight
- Your care team adjusts the plan by message as you go
Large trials of the brand-name medicines found meaningful average weight loss alongside diet and activity. Compounded versions were not studied in those trials, and results vary.
Weight, hormones and midlife
Weight often shifts during perimenopause and menopause. Golden Glow providers can look at GLP-1 options and menopause symptoms in the same care plan.
Perimenopause careBuilt for Detroit women
Online visits for Detroit, Metro Detroit and across Michigan. Read longevity for Black women and semaglutide vs tirzepatide.
Questions, answered
Straight answers, with sources below.
How much does GLP-1 weight loss cost at Golden Glow?
Compounded semaglutide is $205 a month or $420 a quarter, compounded tirzepatide is $330 a month or $795 a quarter, microdose options start at $170 a month and tirzepatide drops start at $225 a month. Prices include the visit, provider review, medication and shipping.
Who qualifies for semaglutide or tirzepatide?
Generally adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight-related condition. A licensed provider reviews your history, medicines and goals and decides whether a GLP-1 is appropriate.
Is compounded semaglutide FDA-approved?
No. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are prepared by licensed US pharmacies for individual patients and are not FDA-approved. Brand-name versions are FDA-approved and are a separate option to discuss with your provider.
Do I need to visit an office in Detroit?
No. The visit happens online from home, and if a licensed provider prescribes a GLP-1, a licensed US pharmacy ships it to your door in temperature-controlled packaging.
Does insurance cover it?
Golden Glow is self-pay and does not bill insurance. Prescription medicines and provider visits may be HSA or FSA eligible, so check with your plan.
What if I have side effects?
Message your care team. Nausea and stomach upset are common when the dose goes up, and your provider can slow the increase. Get urgent help for severe stomach pain, vomiting you cannot stop or signs of an allergic reaction.
Sources
- Wilding et al., Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity, N Engl J Med (2021)
- Jastreboff et al., Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity, N Engl J Med (2022)
- NIDDK, Prescription Medications to Treat Overweight and Obesity
- CDC NCHS Data Brief No. 508, Obesity and Severe Obesity Prevalence in Adults: United States, August 2021 to August 2023
- FDA, FDA's concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss
- FDA, Compounding and the FDA: Questions and Answers
Reviewed November 3, 2026.
Start with an online visit
Tell us about your goals and history from home. A licensed provider takes it from there.