04 · GLP-1 & Metabolic Weight Loss
CVS MinuteClinic vs PlushCare
CVS MinuteClinic and PlushCare don't both publish a monthly price for the same treatment, so we can't say which is cheaper.
Key differences
- There is no treatment with a confirmed monthly price at both programs, so price can't be compared directly.
- Only CVS MinuteClinic lists Semaglutide in our data.
- Only CVS MinuteClinic lists Tirzepatide in our data.
- Membership: CVS MinuteClinic $0 vs PlushCare $19.99 per month.
| Detail | CVS MinuteClinic | PlushCare |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $149/month | Not published |
| Tirzepatide | $299/month | Not published |
| Lowest monthly (incl. membership) | $149 | Not published |
| Membership | $0 | $19.99 |
| LegitScript | Not checked (site blocks automated checks) | Not checked (site blocks automated checks) |
| Approval | Not published | Video visit |
| Blood work required | Not published | Yes |
| Shipping | Not published | Not published |
| Extra fees | Labs billed separately; follow-up visit fees not published. | Medication and lab work not included; follow-up visit price not published. |
| Data source | Third-party reviews (2026-11-11) | Checked on provider site (2026-11-11) |
Frequently asked questions
Is CVS MinuteClinic or PlushCare cheaper?
CVS MinuteClinic and PlushCare don't both publish a monthly price for the same treatment, so we can't say which is cheaper.
Do CVS MinuteClinic and PlushCare require blood work?
CVS MinuteClinic: not published. PlushCare: required.
How do you get approved at CVS MinuteClinic and PlushCare?
CVS MinuteClinic: not published. PlushCare: video visit.
Sources
CVS MinuteClinic
- CVS MinuteClinic: $29 GLP-1 consult
- CVS Health: direct-to-consumer weight management
- NovoCare: self-pay prices (Wegovy, Ozempic)
- Zepbound: savings and self-pay
- ⚠ cvs.com blocks direct access from our location; the $29 fee was read from CVS’s own pages as indexed by search.
- ⚠ Program is for self-paying adults 18–64; availability varies by state.
- ⚠ Medication prices are the manufacturers’ starting-dose self-pay prices, not CVS prices.
PlushCare
- PlushCare: Weight loss
- ⚠ PlushCare does not publish a self-pay medication price, so it is listed but not ranked on price.
- ⚠ Lab work is often required (ordered to your preferred lab).