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Our Review
novi earns a 2.5 out of 5.0, placing it in the "High Caution" tier. The early 4.4 Trustpilot rating across 10+ reviews is a mildly encouraging sign that distinguishes novi from competitors with zero reputation data. However, the low provider quality, absent clinical features, and unknown pharmacy sourcing keep the overall risk profile high. We recommend monitoring novi's review trajectory β€” if the positive Trustpilot trend continues at scale, this score could improve meaningfully.
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What We Like
4.4 Trustpilot rating β€” early positive signal (10+ reviews)
Competitive pricing: $174-$283/month
Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
Nationwide telehealth coverage
Medium ongoing support
What Could Be Better
Only 10+ Trustpilot reviews β€” insufficient for reliable assessment
No BBB listing β€” limited external trust signals
Low provider quality and low trust/compliance transparency
No lab testing or dietitian access
Compounded only with unknown CoA and undisclosed pharmacy partners
Founded 2025 with very limited track record
No insurance accepted
2.5
High Caution
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Medications
Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
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Monthly Cost
$174 – $283
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Speed to Start
Moderate
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Trustpilot
4.4 / 5 (10+ reviews)
βœ“ Verified Provider
Compounded Medications
Est. 2025

About novi

novi (joinnovi.com) is a compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform founded in 2025, offering semaglutide and tirzepatide at $174 to $283 per month. Among the newest providers in our directory, novi shows early promise with a 4.4 Trustpilot rating, though across only 10+ reviews.

The early Trustpilot performance is the most notable data point β€” a 4.4 rating, even with limited volume, suggests initial patients are having positive experiences. This puts novi ahead of several similarly new competitors that have zero reviews or negative ratings. However, 10 reviews is far too few to draw reliable conclusions about consistent service quality.

Clinically, novi operates at the minimum level of service. Provider quality is rated low, with no lab testing, no dietitian access, and medium ongoing support. Trust and compliance transparency is rated low, and cost transparency is medium. Pharmacy partners are not publicly disclosed, and CoA testing status is unknown.

There is no BBB listing, no insurance acceptance, and the standard no-refund-on-shipped-medications policy applies. The pricing is competitive for the compounded market, falling in the mid-range for both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

novi is worth watching as it builds its review base, but the current data is insufficient to recommend it over established competitors. Patients who choose novi should ask about pharmacy sourcing, request a Certificate of Analysis, and understand the limitations of a platform this early in its lifecycle.

At a Glance

Medications Offered

Semaglutide, Tirzepatide

Compounded

Cost & Insurance

  • Monthly: $174 – $283
  • 6-month estimate: $900 – $1700
  • Insurance: No
  • Self-pay: Yes

Clinical Features

  • Lab testing: No
  • Dietitian access: No
  • BBB Rating:

Delivery & Access

  • Format: Subcutaneous
  • Nationwide telehealth: Yes
  • Speed: Moderate
  • Spanish-speaking providers: Not available

From the Inside

What the Novi Intake Looks Like

We walked through Novi’s full GLP-1 intake at joinnovi.com ourselves β€” 36 screens of marketing-padded questionnaire, a single short clinical multi-select, and a checkout with two countdown timers. Here’s what an actual prospective patient encounters before being prescribed.

36
Total Screens
~9 min
Time to Complete
8
Distinct Stages

Clinical Rigor
4
/ 10

Notably thin. Only ONE clinical condition multi-select with six named items, plus sleep + BP range checks and a lifestyle-willingness gate. MTC and MEN2 family history are not asked anywhere, and there is no pancreatitis, allergy, or medication list. Most of the 36 screens are marketing copy, testimonials, educational interstitials, and pricing/urgency UI rather than clinical questions.

Friction Level
4
/ 10

Anonymous-friendly clinical questionnaire β€” name, email, and phone aren’t collected until late. The friction comes from commercial pressure: a Forbes Health “#1” ranking card displayed mid-questionnaire, two countdown timers (14:58 and 07:27), an “ONLY 33 DISCOUNTS LEFT” banner, and per-medication “11,253 / 17,482 patients chose this today” social-proof urgency.

The 8 Stages

Stage 1
Demographics + Sex-Specific Symptoms
Height + weight (live BMI), goal weight, sex assigned at birth (Female / Male only), DOB, and a sex-specific symptom screen for men (low libido, hair loss, skin issues, cognition issues, none).
Stage 2
Marketing Block
Forbes Health “Best Overall #1” placement card, “It feels like magic, but it’s metabolic science” educational, before-and-after testimonial photos, “How will GLP-1 work for you?” educational, and primary-reason picker (live longer, feel/look better, reduce health issues, all of these).
Stage 3
Pace + Sleep
Pace expectation framed against “3.75 to 5 lbs per week / about 44 weeks to reach goal,” then sleep quality (pretty good / a bit restless / I don’t sleep well) and sleep hours (<5 / 6-7 / 8-9 / >9).
Stage 4
Single Clinical Multi-Select
“GLP-1 is safe, but these health conditions might prevent you from being prescribed” β€” end-stage kidney disease, end-stage liver disease, current suicidal thoughts / prior suicidal attempt, cancer with the 5-year-remission threshold, organ transplant on anti-rejection medication, severe GI (gastroparesis / blockage / IBD).
Stage 5
Past Meds + Lifestyle
Past GLP-1 medication (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide / not currently taking), past weight-management program (Jenny Craig, WW) Yes/No, lifestyle-willingness gate (reduce caloric intake / increase physical activity / none), and a “Being a mom makes it so hard” testimonial.
Stage 6
BP + Affordability + Motivation
Blood pressure RANGE (<120/80 / 120-129/<80 / 130-139/80-89 / β‰₯140/90 / I don’t know β€” AHA-aligned), Affordability vs Potency picker, and a 3-point motivation Likert (I’m ready / I’m feeling hopeful / I’m cautious).
Stage 7
Eligibility + Contact
Medical Review reveal (BMI 31.6, current 220 lbs, goal 160 lbs within 44 weeks, “94% chance of successful treatment if qualified”) with first name, last name, ship-to state. Email + phone with HIPAA + SMS consent for “Novi and its medical partners.”
Stage 8
Treatment + Plan + Checkout
“Same Price. All Dosage Levels.” β€” Semaglutide “Most Affordable” or Tirzepatide “Fastest Results” with per-medication social-proof counters. Plan tier β€” Monthly $266/mo “PAY ONLY $166 LIMITED OFFER” or 3-Month Plan “Most Popular” $399 total at $133/mo (save $498). Promo 133OFF auto-applied. Two countdown timers run during this stage.

Clinical Safety Screens Performed

βœ“ Suicidal thoughts / prior attempt as a checkbox
βœ“ Cancer with 5-year remission threshold (specific clinical wording)
βœ“ End-stage kidney + liver disease (with dialysis qualifier)
βœ“ Severe GI β€” gastroparesis, blockage, IBD
βœ“ Organ transplant on anti-rejection medication
βœ“ Sleep quality + duration as separate questions (rare)
βœ“ Blood pressure range with AHA-aligned categories
βœ“ Lifestyle-willingness gate (caloric reduction + activity)

⚠ Significant Gap: One Multi-Select, No MTC/MEN2 Family History

Novi has the thinnest clinical screening of any compounded provider in our catalog so far. The intake includes only ONE condition multi-select with six named items (kidney, liver, cancer, organ transplant, severe GI, suicidal thoughts) and stops there. MTC and MEN2 family history are not asked anywhere in the visible 36-screen flow β€” the GLP-1 class FDA black-box warning. There is also no pancreatitis screen, no allergy capture (Yes/No, checkbox, or free-text), no medication list (just Yes/No on past meds), no substance / alcohol / opioid screen, no surgery history Yes/No, and no actual heart-rate range. Sex is collected as a binary Female / Male only. Roughly 70-80% of the 36 screens are marketing, testimonials, educational interstitials, and pricing/urgency UI rather than clinical questions.

πŸ’‘ The Marketing Pressure Stack

Novi’s checkout layers commercial-pressure tactics more aggressively than peer compounded providers in the catalog. Patients see a Forbes Health “Best Overall #1” placement card inserted mid-questionnaire (a paid-placement reassurance disguised as third-party validation), an “ONLY 33 DISCOUNTS LEFT, YOURS IS RESERVED FOR: 14:58” countdown banner on the treatment screen, a separate 07:27 “Only 1 discount left” timer on the treatment-details summary, and per-medication social-proof counters reading “11,253 patients chose this today” for Semaglutide and “17,482 patients chose this today” for Tirzepatide. None of these mechanisms reduce the actual price β€” the $498 savings on the 3-month plan applies regardless β€” but they are designed to discourage comparison shopping mid-flow.

Source: GLP-1.Reviews editorial walkthrough on April 30, 2026. We completed every screen of the Novi weight-loss intake at joinnovi.com using a representative GLP-1 candidate persona and stopped before submitting any payment information.

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Medical Disclaimer: This review is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. GLP-1 medications are prescription drugs that should only be used under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. Individual results may vary.

Editorial Independence: GLP-1.Reviews maintains full editorial independence. Our scores are based on verified data and standardized criteria.

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