Mama-Match
Sunlight review
$88/mo for semaglutide and $157/mo for tirzepatide, a flat rate that includes the prescription, unlimited telehealth visits, and shipping — with named medical groups and pharmacies, though canceling means writing an email, not pressing a button.
- HSA / FSA eligible
- Independently scored
- No insurance needed
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Sunlight at a glance
- Semaglutide
- $88/mo
- Tirzepatide
- $157/mo
- Coverage
- All 50 states (availability may vary by provider licensure)
- Brand-name
- Compounded only
How we scored Sunlight
Each factor is judged from Sunlight's actual pricing, disclosures and support, then combined into the Mama-Match Score of 62/100 using the same weighted six-factor framework we apply to every provider — never influenced by whether a provider pays us.
The start feels transactional — more cash register than welcome.
The cost is unpredictable, hidden behind a quiz, or in the premium range.
Little public detail about who oversees your care, and how.
Wide coverage, though not confirmed in every state.
Support is thin once the prescription ships.
Cancelling carries real friction — commitments, notice windows or non-refundable charges.
How we verified this review
- Last reviewed
- August 2026
- Confidence
- High
- Primary source
- www.sunlight.com/t3
Independently live-verified 2026-08-04 with a single fetch — the page is fully server-rendered. The FAQ section itself is the more reliable source for the price ('Sunlight pricing is straightforward...'), more than the 'summer promo' banner appearing on the same page.
What to expect when you sign up
We walked Sunlight's public signup (August 2026) — a first-hand look at the process. We did not create accounts, enter medical information, or complete checkout, so this is what any visitor sees, not a patient's outcome.
- 1The flat price appears in the site's FAQ before you sign up: '$88 for semaglutide and $157 for tirzepatide, each flat monthly rate includes your prescription, unlimited telehealth visits, and free shipping, no hidden fees'
- 2Sunlight connects you with named medical groups (JMP Medical, OpenLoop Health) instead of an anonymous practice
- 3A video visit with a licensed clinician is required — not just an async questionnaire
- 4The prescription is filled through named pharmacies (thepharmacyhub.com, Foothills Pharmacy) and arrives with a fresh 4-week supply every month
What we noticed
- Naming both the medical groups and the pharmacies is a level of transparency most competitors in this batch don't offer
- The 'summer promo' banner might suggest the price will rise soon, but the FAQ page itself describes it as its regular flat rate
- Canceling is possible anytime, but it's done by emailing support, not a self-serve button in the dashboard
- Once the prescription is issued and sent to the pharmacy, there's no refund — refunds only apply if you're medically disqualified before that point
Pricing
Prices re-verified
| Medication | Monthly | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Compounded semaglutide | $88 | Flat monthly priceThe site's own banner promotes it as a 'summer promo,' but its FAQ page is clear: it's a flat monthly rate, not a temporary intro price. |
| Compounded tirzepatide | $157 | Flat monthly priceSame terms as semaglutide — a flat monthly rate that includes the prescription, unlimited visits, and shipping. |
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HSA/FSA is usually accepted for GLP-1 telehealth — check your plan. Prices reflect what Sunlight disclosed publicly at our last review and change often; confirm the current number on Sunlight's site.
What we like
- Low flat monthly price, including the prescription, unlimited telehealth visits, and shipping
- Requires a video visit with a licensed clinician — real clinical oversight, not just a form
- Names its medical groups (JMP Medical, OpenLoop Health) and pharmacies (thepharmacyhub.com, Foothills Pharmacy) — a level of transparency uncommon in this batch
- Refund for unused months and the video visit if you're medically disqualified
The caveats
- Cancellation requires emailing support — there's no self-serve button in the dashboard
- Once the prescription is sent to the pharmacy, no refund is available
- Compounded medication only, not FDA-approved brand-name Ozempic or Mounjaro
- No page mentions pregnancy or breastfeeding
Sunlight for moms: our verdict
$88/mo for semaglutide and $157/mo for tirzepatide, a flat rate that includes the prescription, unlimited telehealth visits, and shipping — with named medical groups and pharmacies, though canceling means writing an email, not pressing a button. It runs about $88/mo, flat across every dose — toward the affordable end of what we track.
We looked at Sunlight the way moms actually have to: not just the monthly cost, but the right timing around pregnancy and nursing and honest, clear pricing from the start — the parts a generic weight-loss review skips.
What Sunlight actually costs
- Compounded semaglutide — Flat monthly price: $88/mo
- Compounded tirzepatide — Flat monthly price: $157/mo
That lands below the median ongoing price of about $165 across the providers we track for moms — a real cost advantage.
The medications Sunlight prescribes
Sunlight prescribes semaglutide and tirzepatide — the two molecules with the strongest published weight-loss results, and having both on one account matters when insulin resistance (common with PCOS and after gestational diabetes) makes tirzepatide the better fit. These are compounded formulas from a licensed pharmacy — the reason the price stays low — but compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products the way Wegovy and Zepbound are.
Where Sunlight fits — and where it doesn't — for moms
A good fit if…
- you want a real clinician who reads your history with the right timing around pregnancy and nursing in mind, not a questionnaire that approves you automatically.
- the monthly cost is a real barrier and you want a low, predictable number.
- you may need to switch between semaglutide and tirzepatide as your body and your hormones change.
- uninterrupted nationwide access matters to you — a move for the family shouldn't interrupt your care.
Look elsewhere if…
- you specifically want an FDA-approved brand-name pen with its own pregnancy and breastfeeding label.
- you want friction-free cancellation — the fine print here is where the complaints cluster.
- you'd rather have a clinician talk the timing through with you, with the right timing around pregnancy and nursing in mind — that's what our #1 pick, CoreAge Rx, is built for.
Trust, safety and oversight
Our confidence in Sunlight's public data is high — the pricing, the pharmacies and the clinical network were all verifiable at our last review. As with any compounded GLP-1, the most useful thing moms can do is confirm which licensed pharmacy fills the prescription and what's in the formula — we explain how we score oversight in our scoring methodology.
A standing caution for moms: GLP-1 medications are not proven safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every label advises against use. None of this changes that — plan the timing with your own healthcare provider.
The bottom line
Sunlight is a genuine bargain for the price — weigh it on the right timing around pregnancy and nursing and honest, clear pricing from the start against the alternatives below. For most moms, CoreAge Rx is still the best choice overall — see why it tops our ranking.
The bottom line
Best for: Moms who want real clinical oversight (a video visit, not just a questionnaire) at a low flat price, and don't mind waiting on an email reply to cancel.
Other gentle first steps
Providers we'd send a friend to, with the ones we work with listed first — CoreAge Rx leads our ranking on the score. Some of these links earn MamaGLP a referral commission.
- Meet CoreAge RxCoreAge RxOur #1 pick
The gentlest place to land if you're just starting out: one flat monthly price with no surprises, both medications in a single account, and an intake that walks you through it step by step instead of cornering you with a quiz.
- Meet yourEra
A physician-founded program with a low 'from' price and genuinely easy cancel-anytime terms — just take the starting rates as a floor and confirm your state, since both only firm up after the eligibility check.
- Meet Willow
One of the few that publishes both prices before any questionnaire and puts a name and a face to every prescribing doctor — with the real caveat that it only reaches 36 states and that the cost climbs with your dose.
Keep comparing Sunlight
Head-to-heads and alternatives
Ranked boards
- Best GLP-1 for moms — a gentle first step
- Best GLP-1 for women — PCOS, cycles, perimenopause
- Best GLP-1 for first-timers (easiest to start)
- Most affordable GLP-1 with honest, clear pricing
- Best semaglutide for mothers — price and practicality
- Best semaglutide for women — compounded vs brand
- Best semaglutide for young moms — postpartum and budget
- Best tirzepatide for mothers — is it worth the extra
- Best tirzepatide for women — PCOS and insulin resistance
- Best GLP-1 with bilingual / Spanish-language support
Sunlight, answered
- Does Sunlight require a video visit?
- Yes — unlike several competitors that only ask for a questionnaire, Sunlight requires a video visit with a licensed clinician as part of the process. It's one extra step, but it means real clinical oversight.
- Is Sunlight's price really flat, or is it just a promotion?
- Its own FAQ page says it plainly: 'Sunlight pricing is straightforward: semaglutide starts at $88 and tirzepatide at $157, each flat monthly rate includes your prescription, unlimited telehealth visits, and free shipping with no hidden fees.' The 'summer promo' banner on the same page might suggest it's temporary, but the FAQ is the more reliable source.
- How do I cancel Sunlight?
- By emailing support — there's no self-serve button in the dashboard. If you're medically disqualified, you're refunded for unused months and the video visit; but once the prescription is sent to the pharmacy, no refund is available.
Prices, states and verification reflect what Sunlight disclosed publicly at our last review; the Mama-Match Score is our editorial judgment under the published methodology. This is gentle background reading, not medical advice — GLP-1 medications are not established as safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding. See our medical disclaimer and how we're funded.