For Medspa Owners / Pricing Benchmarks

What to charge.

Pricing benchmarks from 1,202 treatment-evidence GLP-1 clinic records in the GLP1Search directory. Regional medians, percentile distributions, cost structure, and margin math.

National Benchmarks

$500/mo

25th percentile — budget tier

$500/mo

Median — national mid-market

$500/mo

75th percentile — premium

1,202

Clinic data points

Pricing by state

Top 10 states by clinic count. Use these as starting benchmarks for your market.

StateClinicsMedian $/moMin–Max
California228$500$250–$500
Colorado124$500$500–$500
Texas102$500$500–$500
Tennessee92$500$500–$500
Georgia91$500$500–$500
Arizona77$500$299–$500
Florida58$500$249–$500
Pennsylvania57$500$299–$500
Massachusetts44$500$299–$500
Washington37$500$500–$500

Cost structure

A typical compounded-semaglutide program's unit economics break down as: COGS (pharmacy fill) 25–40% of revenue, clinical labor 10–18%, platform/software 3–6%, ad spend 15–25%, overhead and payment processing 5–8%, leaving 20–35% contribution margin before fixed costs. Compounded tirzepatide is similar with slightly higher COGS.

Compounded vs. brand economics

Compounded GLP-1 programs have roughly 3–5x the gross margin of brand programs at similar price points, but compounded availability is tied to FDA shortage-list status. Operators who depend entirely on compounded revenue should model for brand-only months and build a brand-dispensing workflow in advance.

Premium vs. budget positioning

Premium positioning ($500+/mo) requires differentiators: MD-supervised care, on-site labs, body composition tracking, dietitian/coach access, or concierge scheduling. Budget positioning (sub-$500/mo) works best at high volume with tight labor — usually NP-led, asynchronous-first, minimal ancillary services.

Frequently asked

What is the typical monthly program price for a GLP-1 medspa?+
Based on 1,202 clinics in the GLP1Search directory, the median monthly program price is $500. The 25th–75th percentile range is $500–$500, and premium urban markets frequently price $600–$900/month.
What is the typical gross margin on compounded GLP-1?+
Gross margins on compounded GLP-1 programs typically run 40–60%, depending on the pharmacy relationship, volume tier, and whether ancillary services (labs, coaching, shipping) are bundled. 503B-sourced programs generally carry lower COGS but higher compliance overhead.
Should I price per-month or per-vial?+
Monthly program pricing converts better than per-vial pricing in consumer markets because it aligns with patient billing expectations and creates predictable revenue. Per-vial pricing is more common in B2B and concierge models.
How do I benchmark against local competitors?+
Use the /local directory to compare public pricing signals from clinics in your market. Match the median or price slightly below it if you're a new entrant; price at or above median if you have a differentiator (faster access, better coaching, premium pharmacy, board-certified MD oversight).

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