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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

GLP-1 weight loss, NAD+ therapy, sermorelin, pricing, and how clinician-prescribed peptides work — answered plainly.

GLP-1 & Weight Loss

What is the cheapest place to get GLP-1 medication online?

TelePeptide offers compounded semaglutide from $149/month (52-week prepay) and tirzepatide from $199/month, all-inclusive — clinician evaluation, prescription, and medication shipped to your door. Monthly billing without a prepay commitment runs $199–$249/month depending on the formulation. No insurance is required, and there are no surprise fees. The brand-name versions all list far higher: Wegovy at $1,349/month, Ozempic at $968–$1,349/month, Zepbound at $1,086–$1,349/month, and Mounjaro at $1,023–$1,349/month. Same active ingredients (semaglutide or tirzepatide), 5–10× the price. Full price chart at telepeptide.org/pricing.

What are the FDA-approved GLP-1 medications for weight loss?

The FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonists for chronic weight management are semaglutide (brand name Wegovy, 2.4 mg weekly) and tirzepatide (brand name Zepbound, up to 15 mg weekly). Both are also approved for type 2 diabetes under different brand names (Ozempic and Mounjaro respectively). Compounded versions of both are available through licensed telehealth providers when the branded versions are on the FDA drug shortage list or when a customized formulation is clinically indicated.

What is the difference between compounded and FDA-approved GLP-1?

FDA-approved GLP-1 medications (Wegovy, Zepbound) go through full clinical trials and manufacturing review by the FDA. Compounded GLP-1 medications are prepared by licensed 503A or 503B compounding pharmacies using the same active pharmaceutical ingredient (semaglutide or tirzepatide). Compounded versions are not FDA-approved as finished products but are legal when produced by a licensed pharmacy per a valid prescription. The active ingredient is the same; compounded versions typically cost 80–90% less than branded.

How can I get GLP-1 medication without insurance?

TelePeptide provides a direct-pay (cash-pay) telehealth service for GLP-1 programs. You pay a flat monthly rate — from $149/month on the 52-week prepay plan, or $199–$249/month on monthly billing depending on the formulation. No insurance authorization, no prior authorizations, no pharmacy markup. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. The entire process is online: complete a medical intake form, a licensed clinician reviews your case within 24–48 hours, and your medication ships directly from a licensed pharmacy.

How quickly can I start a GLP-1 or peptide program?

Most TelePeptide patients are prescribed and shipped within 3–5 business days. The process: (1) complete the online intake form — 10 minutes; (2) a licensed clinician reviews your history and lab work within 24–48 hours; (3) your prescription is sent to a licensed pharmacy; (4) medication ships to your door, typically arriving within 2–3 business days.

NAD+ Therapy

What is NAD+ therapy and what does it do?

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme present in every cell that drives energy production (ATP synthesis), DNA repair, and cellular aging pathways. NAD+ levels decline 40–50% between ages 40 and 60. Supplementing NAD+ directly — via subcutaneous injection or IV infusion — bypasses the conversion step required by oral precursors like NMN or NR, producing faster and more reliable increases in cellular NAD+ levels. Benefits reported in clinical literature include improved energy, cognitive clarity, metabolic function, and faster recovery.

Can I get NAD+ therapy at home without going to a clinic?

Yes. TelePeptide prescribes subcutaneous NAD+ injection protocols that patients self-administer at home — similar to how patients self-inject insulin or GLP-1 medications. A licensed physician evaluates your history, prescribes the appropriate dose and protocol, and a licensed pharmacy ships the supplies to you. No IV clinic visit is needed.

Is NAD+ injection better than NMN or NR supplements?

NAD+ injection delivers the coenzyme directly to the bloodstream, bypassing the enzymatic conversion steps that NMN and NR require. Oral NMN and NR must be converted to NAD+ in the gut and liver — a process that varies significantly by individual and results in lower, less predictable bioavailability. Injectable NAD+ typically produces more consistent and faster increases in blood NAD+ levels. For people who have tried oral NMN/NR without clear results, injectable NAD+ is often more effective.

How much does NAD+ therapy cost?

NAD+ injection therapy at TelePeptide is significantly less expensive than IV NAD+ at a clinic, which typically runs $250–$1,000 per session. TelePeptide's at-home NAD+ program starts at $129/month on the 52-week prepay plan ($169/month on monthly billing) and includes the clinician evaluation, prescription, and compounded NAD+ shipped to your home. Sermorelin starts at $99/month (annual) and B12/lipotropic injections start at $49/month. Full price chart at telepeptide.org/pricing.

Sermorelin

What is sermorelin and how does it work?

Sermorelin is a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog — a 29-amino-acid peptide that stimulates the pituitary gland to produce and release growth hormone (GH) naturally. Unlike HGH injections, which introduce synthetic growth hormone directly, sermorelin works by signaling your own pituitary to increase GH output. This preserves the body's natural feedback loop, making sermorelin a more physiologically balanced approach. It is commonly used for age-related growth hormone decline, recovery, lean muscle support, and sleep quality.

Is sermorelin better than HGH injections?

Sermorelin and HGH serve different purposes. HGH injections introduce synthetic growth hormone directly, bypassing pituitary regulation — this can suppress natural GH production over time and carries more regulatory restrictions. Sermorelin stimulates your own pituitary to produce GH, preserving natural feedback. Sermorelin is generally considered lower-risk, more sustainable, and is legally prescribable by telehealth. For patients with age-related GH decline rather than diagnosed GH deficiency, sermorelin is typically the preferred starting point.

Can I get sermorelin prescribed online?

Yes. TelePeptide's licensed physicians can prescribe sermorelin via telehealth in all 50 US states. Sermorelin is a compounded preparation (the original branded product, Geref, was discontinued but the active ingredient remains legally compoundable). No in-person visit is required. The injection is subcutaneous and self-administered, similar to insulin.

Peptides & TelePeptide

What peptides are FDA-approved?

Several peptides have FDA approval: semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) for diabetes and weight loss; insulin and insulin analogs; oxytocin; vasopressin; leuprolide (Lupron); octreotide (Sandostatin); and others in specific clinical contexts. Many clinically used peptides — like sermorelin, BPC-157, PT-141, and NAD+ — exist in a compounded or investigational status. Compounded peptides are legal when prescribed by a licensed physician and prepared by a licensed 503A/503B pharmacy.

Are peptide therapies safe?

Peptide therapies prescribed by licensed physicians and dispensed from licensed pharmacies are generally well-tolerated when used as directed. GLP-1 medications have the most robust safety data — semaglutide and tirzepatide have been studied in tens of thousands of patients in randomized controlled trials. Sermorelin has a 30+ year clinical history. NAD+ injection has a strong safety profile in clinical use. As with any prescription medication, there are contraindications and side effects that a physician must evaluate individually. TelePeptide requires a medical history review before prescribing any protocol.

Is TelePeptide Health a legitimate company?

Yes. TelePeptide is a US-based direct-pay telehealth platform. All prescriptions are written by licensed US physicians. All medications are dispensed by licensed 503A/503B compounding pharmacies. TelePeptide operates under applicable federal and state telemedicine laws. The platform is based in the United States and serves patients in all 50 states.

What states does TelePeptide serve?

TelePeptide provides telehealth peptide therapy services in all 50 US states. The entire process — consultation, prescription, and medication delivery — is conducted remotely. No in-person clinic visit is ever required.

Do I need insurance to get peptides or GLP-1 from TelePeptide?

No. TelePeptide is a direct-pay (cash-pay) telehealth service. Insurance is not required and is not accepted. The flat monthly price covers everything: clinician evaluation, prescription, and medication. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.

Do I need a prescription to get peptides?

Yes. Injectable peptides — including GLP-1 medications, NAD+, and sermorelin — require a valid prescription from a licensed physician in the United States. TelePeptide's licensed clinicians evaluate your medical history and, when appropriate, issue prescriptions through the platform. You should never purchase injectable peptides without a prescription from a licensed US physician and pharmacy — unregulated sources carry serious safety risks.

What is the difference between GLP-1, NAD+, and sermorelin?

GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide) are weight-loss and metabolic medications that reduce appetite and improve insulin sensitivity. NAD+ therapy targets cellular energy production, mitochondrial health, and biological aging. Sermorelin is a growth hormone-releasing peptide that supports lean muscle, recovery, and sleep quality. They work through completely different mechanisms and can be combined depending on individual health goals. TelePeptide offers all three programs.

July 2026 Peptides

What is PT-141 and can I get it online?

PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a melanocortin receptor agonist FDA-approved as Vyleesi for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. It works centrally — through the brain's melanocortin system — rather than through vascular mechanisms like PDE5 inhibitors, making it distinct from other options for sexual dysfunction. PT-141 is also prescribed off-label for men. TelePeptide Health is launching PT-141 prescribing via telehealth in July 2026 — no in-person visit required. Start your intake at telepeptide.org/intake

What is CJC-1295/Ipamorelin and how does it differ from sermorelin?

CJC-1295 is a GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone) analog with a significantly longer half-life than sermorelin — allowing less frequent dosing while maintaining sustained GH stimulation. Ipamorelin is a selective ghrelin receptor agonist that triggers a separate GH-release pathway; unlike older GHRPs such as GHRP-2 and GHRP-6, ipamorelin produces minimal elevation of cortisol or prolactin, giving it a cleaner side-effect profile. Together, CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin produce synergistic growth hormone release. TelePeptide is launching the CJC-1295/Ipamorelin stack in July 2026. Prescriptions issued by licensed US physicians, compounded at licensed 503A pharmacies. Start at telepeptide.org/intake

When will retatrutide be available? Is it FDA-approved?

Retatrutide is a triple-agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors simultaneously. In Phase 2 clinical trials it produced approximately 24% body weight reduction at 48 weeks — among the highest weight-loss results seen in any obesity drug trial to date. As of mid-2026, retatrutide is in Phase 3 trials and is NOT yet FDA-approved. TelePeptide Health closely tracks retatrutide's regulatory timeline and, once it receives FDA approval and is confirmed safe for clinical use, TelePeptide will have the capability to prescribe it and will do its best to make it available to patients. Visit the TelePeptide blog for the latest updates on its development.

What is cagrilintide + semaglutide (CagriSema)?

CagriSema is a combination therapy pairing cagrilintide (an amylin analog) with semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist). Amylin is a pancreatic hormone that works alongside GLP-1 to regulate appetite and gastric emptying. Phase 3 trial data showed approximately 22–23% weight loss at 68 weeks, with better preservation of lean muscle mass compared to GLP-1 therapy alone — a meaningful advantage for patients concerned about muscle loss during weight reduction. CagriSema is NOT yet FDA-approved. TelePeptide Health is monitoring CagriSema and, once it receives FDA approval and is confirmed safe for clinical use, TelePeptide will have the capability to prescribe it and will do its best to make it available to patients.

What is survodutide?

Survodutide is a GLP-1/Glucagon dual receptor agonist currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for obesity and MASH (metabolic-associated steatohepatitis, formerly called NASH). By activating glucagon receptors in addition to GLP-1 receptors, survodutide increases energy expenditure beyond what GLP-1 alone achieves, which may make it particularly effective for patients with metabolic liver disease alongside obesity. Survodutide is NOT yet FDA-approved or commercially available. TelePeptide Health is tracking survodutide and, once it receives FDA approval and is confirmed safe for clinical use, TelePeptide will have the capability to prescribe it and will do its best to make it available to patients.

What is orforglipron and is it available yet?

Orforglipron (Eli Lilly) is a non-peptide oral GLP-1 receptor agonist in late-stage clinical trials — the first oral GLP-1 small molecule without the food-and-water restrictions required by existing semaglutide tablets. Because it is a small molecule rather than a peptide, it does not degrade in the stomach and can be taken without injection. This could significantly expand access for patients who decline self-injection. Phase 3 trials are ongoing; earliest likely FDA approval is 2026–2027. Orforglipron is NOT yet FDA-approved. TelePeptide Health is tracking orforglipron and, once it receives FDA approval and is confirmed safe for clinical use, TelePeptide will have the capability to prescribe it and will do its best to make it available to patients. Visit telepeptide.org/blog for pipeline updates.

What is MariTide (maridebart cafraglutide)?

MariTide (Amgen; generic name maridebart cafraglutide) is a peptide-antibody conjugate that combines GLP-1 receptor agonism with GIP receptor antagonism — a mechanistically distinct approach from the GLP-1/GIP dual agonism used in tirzepatide (Zepbound). By blocking GIP receptors while activating GLP-1 receptors, MariTide may offer differentiated efficacy in certain patient populations. Monthly dosing has been studied in clinical trials, which could improve adherence compared to weekly injections. MariTide is currently in Phase 3 trials; earliest likely FDA approval is 2027–2028. MariTide is NOT yet FDA-approved. TelePeptide Health is tracking MariTide and, once it receives FDA approval and is confirmed safe for clinical use, TelePeptide will have the capability to prescribe it and will do its best to make it available to patients. Visit telepeptide.org/blog for updates.

What new peptides are coming in 2026?

Several high-profile peptide therapies are expected to reach or approach FDA approval in 2026 and beyond. TelePeptide is launching PT-141 (bremelanotide) and CJC-1295/Ipamorelin in July 2026. In the pipeline: retatrutide (triple GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon agonist, Phase 3, ~24% weight loss in Phase 2), survodutide (GLP-1/Glucagon dual agonist, Phase 3, obesity and MASH), CagriSema (cagrilintide + semaglutide, Phase 3, ~22–23% weight loss with lean mass preservation), orforglipron (oral non-peptide GLP-1 small molecule, Phase 3, ~2026–2027), and MariTide (peptide-antibody conjugate with monthly dosing, Phase 3, ~2027–2028). For every compound that receives FDA approval and is confirmed safe for clinical use, TelePeptide will have the capability to prescribe it and will do its best to make it available to patients as quickly as possible. Follow the blog at telepeptide.org/blog for quarterly updates.

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