Q3 2026 Provider Promo Calendar: Every Discount Cycle Mapped
Compounded GLP-1 providers run promo cycles on somewhat predictable calendars. Q3 2026 is no exception. Here's the pattern for the current quarter, when discounts are landing, and how to time enrollment if promo pricing matters to your budget.
The Standard Promo Structure
Most compounded GLP-1 provider promos take one of three forms: first-month discounts ($99 or lower for month one), multi-month prepay discounts (10-25% off if paying for 3, 6, or 12 months upfront), or new-patient waivers (initial consultation fee waived). The offer structure signals what the provider is optimizing for — first-month discounts drive trial; prepay discounts extend patient LTV; consult waivers reduce friction to enrollment.
August-September 2026 Activity
Late-summer promo activity has featured a mix of first-month specials at newer market entrants trying to build patient bases, and multi-month prepay discounts at established providers offering 15-25% off effective monthly rate for 3+ month commitments. Direct Meds, Wellorithm, and several other mid-tier providers have run new-patient acquisition offers.
Wellorithm
Compounded GLP-1 with dose-tier pricing.
- Sema and tirz options
- Tier pricing by dose
- Verify at intake
Direct Meds
Included with warning banner. 12-quiz funnel structure.
- Compounded GLP-1 program
- Warning letter active (Sept 2025)
- Independently verify status
October-November Preview
Q4 traditionally brings the sharpest promo activity as providers push year-end acquisition targets. Expect first-month discounts to reach the $79-$99 range at multiple providers, prepay discounts to expand to 6-month and 12-month tiers, and add-on bundling (labs, coaching) included at no additional cost. Some providers will also introduce or renew "new year, new you" campaigns extending through January.
Oak Weight Loss
Telehealth program with compounded GLP-1 access.
- Compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide
- Standard telehealth intake
- Membership-style pricing
Telos Rx
Compounded tirzepatide via direct pharmacy program.
- Compounded tirzepatide focus
- Direct-link intake format
- Verify current pricing at intake
How to Time Enrollment
If timing matters: enroll during a first-month promo if you're primarily trying the medication to see whether it works for you; enroll during a multi-month prepay if you're committed to sustained treatment and can float 3-6 months of cost upfront; enroll during add-on-bundle promos if you value the coaching or lab services being included.
Don't enroll purely for the promo if you'd otherwise not have chosen the provider. Promotional pricing that leads to sustained enrollment in a program that doesn't fit clinically is not saving money.
Embody
Lead compounded-injectable option with a $400 CPA tier.
- Injectable semaglutide only
- Standard titration schedule
- Direct pharmacy fulfillment
SHED
Note: SHED's price jumps to $399/mo at 7.5mg or higher.
- Lower entry pricing
- Price jump at 7.5mg+
- Compounded semaglutide + tirzepatide
The Post-Promo Reality
First-month promo pricing transitions to standard pricing after the promo window. Read the terms: some promos require a minimum commitment (typically 3 months at standard price) after the discounted month. Others allow cancellation immediately. Programs that don't require commitment offer the cleanest promo test. Programs that require commitment are worth entering only if you'd have paid the standard price anyway.
MadeMed
Independent compounder — compounded oral tirzepatide.
- Compounded oral tirzepatide
- $167–$229 range by dose tier
- Direct pharmacy fulfillment
Care Bare Rx
Telehealth prescribing with compounded fulfillment.
- Compounded GLP-1 options
- Weight-loss intake funnel
- Verify pricing at intake
Where to Start
Embody
Lead compounded-injectable option with a $400 CPA tier.
- Injectable semaglutide only
- Standard titration schedule
- Direct pharmacy fulfillment
Wellorithm
Compounded GLP-1 with dose-tier pricing.
- Sema and tirz options
- Tier pricing by dose
- Verify at intake
MadeMed
Independent compounder — compounded oral tirzepatide.
- Compounded oral tirzepatide
- $167–$229 range by dose tier
- Direct pharmacy fulfillment