The cheapest month Nova publishes is $169: a required $99 membership plus $70 for daily oral semaglutide at its starting strength. Weekly injections cost more, and Nova's pages give two starting totals for each: $210 or $229 for semaglutide, $225 or $279 for tirzepatide.
$169 buys one month of oral semaglutide, no commitment, membership included
Prescribers licensed in your state
Against it
The $70 medication needs a $99/mo membership on top
No pharmacy named
No support hours published
What it is
Nova is the consumer brand of NovaCure LLC, which calls itself a management and technology company and leaves prescribing to independent licensed providers, in some states through a third-party medical group. Its weight-loss shelf holds four compounded GLP-1 products, weekly semaglutide and tirzepatide injections plus a daily sublingual tablet of each, and a GLP-1 program where the provider picks the drug. Sermorelin and NAD+ sit beside ED and hair treatments.
Care runs through messages. A provider holding a license in your state reads the assessment, usually within 24 to 48 hours, and afterward you reach the care team in the Nova app, with video visits only when a case calls for one. Medication comes from 503A compounding pharmacies the site doesn't name and ships free, refrigerated when needed, typically three to five business days after approval.
Nova serves 49 states. California is the missing one, listed as coming soon.
What it actually costs
Advertised$70
Actually$169/mo
Nova advertises $70. A month costs $169 because the advertised rate is the medication only, and a membership is required on top.
The gap
They advertise $70 a month. That is the medication only. A membership is required on top, so a month actually costs $169.
Nova prices by drug
Drug
Month to month
Lowest rate on a longer plan
Oral semaglutide
$70
None listed
Compounded semaglutide
$130
None listed
Compounded tirzepatide
$180
None listed
Medication prices. The required $99/mo membership is billed on top.
Each Nova bill has two parts. The Nova Care membership is $99 a month and covers provider review, messaging, dose changes and refill management; the medication is charged on its own at each refill. There's no consultation fee or shipping charge, and Nova says no charge posts unless a provider writes a prescription.
The weight-loss floor is $169 a month, $99 of membership and $70 of medication. That's the figure the pricing page prints for the program, and the one the daily oral semaglutide tile works out to. Oral tirzepatide's tile says $174.
Injections are where Nova's numbers stop agreeing. The semaglutide page's headline says $210 a month all-in, while its FAQ puts starter-dose medication at $130, or $229 with the membership. Tirzepatide shows $225 on the tile and $180 of medication, $279 in total, in the FAQ. Doses above the starter aren't priced anywhere.
Longer fills change only the medication cadence: a 60- or 90-day supply bills every two or three months, while the membership keeps billing monthly. The oral pages quote cheaper multi-month medication prices, but those don't line up with the tiles either.
New members can take 50% off the first membership month with code FIRST50, which the banner limits to the next 1,000 customers.
Who it's wrong for
Californians can't sign up; Nova covers the other 49 states and lists California as coming soon.
Want someone to call? Nova has no phone line for care or billing, only app messaging and email.
Skip it if you're set on a weekly injection and want the price nailed down first. Nova prints two different starting totals for each shot and nothing for higher doses.
Being declined may still cost you. The pricing page says you're charged only if prescribed, but the refund policy calls membership fees non-refundable after clinical review, even when the provider writes no prescription.
Planning to skip refills now and then? The $99 membership stays active and keeps billing while a refill is skipped or paused.
The American checks
Prescriber licensed in your state
Stated
Pharmacy named
Not named
What you get
Compounded, from “503A pharmacies that are regulated by the FDA”, none of which is named on the site.
Overseas fulfillment
None disclosed
Support hours
No hours or phone number published; Nova says it “does not currently offer phone-based clinical care”. Email Nova's support email (the support page prints Nova's email address), with replies “within 24 hours”, or message the care team in the Nova app.
What each check means, and what “Not stated” covers, is on how we review.
Questions people ask about Nova
How much does Nova cost a month?Month to month, oral semaglutide is $70 a month, compounded semaglutide $130 and compounded tirzepatide $180. The required $99 membership comes on top, so the cheapest month is $169.
Does Nova charge a membership fee?Yes, and it isn't optional. Nova's pricing page describes “Two charges, both shown up front: a monthly membership for your care, and the medication your provider prescribes.” The Nova Care membership is $99 a month, “Renews monthly. Cancel anytime from your account.” A site banner offers 50% off the first membership month with code FIRST50 to the next 1,000 customers.
Does Nova sell compounded or brand-name GLP-1s?Compounded, from “503A pharmacies that are regulated by the FDA”, none of which is named on the site. It names no pharmacy.
Does GLP America earn money from Nova?No. Nova pays us nothing, and its $169 month sits where that price puts it.
On the record8 sourcing notes: every price with the page it came from, and what the company doesn't publish
Sources: Nova's public site: Nova's home page, Nova's pricing page, Nova's weight loss page, Nova's GLP-1 weight loss program page, Nova's compounded semaglutide page, Nova's compounded tirzepatide page, Nova's semaglutide oral daily dose page, Nova's tirzepatide oral daily dose page, Nova's about page, Nova's how it works page, Nova's FAQ page, Nova's help page, Nova's support page, Nova's terms page, Nova's refund policy page, Nova's telehealth consent page and Nova's safety info page. The health assessment and app sign-up were not opened.
The prices. /pricing: “NOVA CARE MEMBERSHIP $99 /month Everything you need to start and stay on treatment.” and “Weight Loss Compounded GLP-1s (injectable or daily oral) with provider-guided titration. ALL-IN FROM $169/mo $99 membership + $70 medication, shipping free”, with the worked example “Nova Care membership $99 Weight Loss medication (from) $70 Provider review & messaging Included Shipping & supplies Free Consultation fee $0 Monthly total $169”. /weight-loss tiles: “GLP-1 Weight Loss Program Personalized GLP-1 treatment plan tailored to your needs As low as $169/mo”, “Compounded Semaglutide Weekly GLP-1 injection for sustained, steady weight loss As low as $210/mo”, “As low as $225/mo” (tirzepatide), “As low as $169/mo” (oral semaglutide) and “As low as $174/mo” (oral tirzepatide). Product pages: “Starting at $210/mo Includes medication, shipping & your $99/mo Nova Care membership. Final cost depends on the dose your provider prescribes.”, and the same wording at $225, $169 and $174.
The injection FAQs. /learn-more/Compounded%20Semaglutide: “What does the $229/mo include? + Your **$99/mo Nova membership** covers provider consultations, 24/7 messaging, ongoing monitoring, and dose adjustments. The medication itself starts at **$130/mo** for the starter dose, with your total varying based on the dose your provider prescribes.” /learn-more/Compounded%20Tirzepatide: “What does the $279/mo include? + Your **$99/mo Nova membership** covers provider consultations, 24/7 messaging, ongoing monitoring, and dose adjustments. The medication itself starts at **$180/mo** for the starter dose, with your total varying based on the dose your provider prescribes.” The asterisks are printed on the page.
The oral FAQs, which disagree with the tiles. Semaglutide: “Medication is **$25 monthly** (28-count of 36 mcg), **$35 for a 60-day supply**, or **$50 for a 90-day supply**. The 90-day tier comes out to $116/mo all-in.” Tirzepatide: “Medication is **$45 monthly** (28-count of 0.4 mg), **$70 for a 60-day supply**, or **$95 for a 90-day supply**. The 90-day tier comes out to $131/mo all-in.” The oral semaglutide page also contradicts itself on strength: “Provider-selected strength (1 mg to 6 mg) tailored to you” against “36 mcg or 145 mcg — your provider picks based on your tolerance and goals.”
Billing, from the help center (“Updated April 24, 2026”): “You're billed in two streams: membership and medication.” Medication bills “30-day supply — charged monthly”, “60-day supply — charged every 2 months”, “90-day supply — charged every 3 months”. Canceling: “Cancel at least 2 days before your renewal date to avoid the next charge.” “We don't issue refunds for partially used periods.” Skipping a refill: “Your membership stays active”. /pricing: “Yes, anytime from your account. There's no contract and no penalty. Any medication already shipped is yours to finish under your provider's guidance.”
Refunds, from the Refund Policy (“Last Updated: May 2026”): “These fees are generally non refundable once the clinical review has been completed, including in cases where the provider declines to issue a prescription based on clinical judgment.” “We do not prorate refunds for partially used subscription periods.” “If you request cancellation in writing before the dispensing pharmacy has begun compounding your prescription, we will issue a full refund of the medication cost.” Damaged shipments must be reported “within seven (7) days of delivery”. The policy adds “Nova is the merchant of record for all charges on the Nova platform”, with charges appearing as “TRYNOVA”.
Pharmacies and shipping: “We specifically use 503A pharmacies that are regulated by the FDA.” The help center: “For most patients, total time from approval to delivery is usually 3-5 business days.” The home page names a medical director, Dr. Micah Craig, MD, and a nurse practitioner, Priscila Vidal, NP. Coverage: “We serve 49 states — everywhere in the U.S. except California, where we're working to launch soon.” Insurance: Nova is cash-pay and offers “superbills with CPT codes”; HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
The companies whose month of oral semaglutide is closest in price to Nova's, membership included. Picked by price alone; whether a company pays us plays no part.