Amble is yet another telehealth company that’s offering compounded GLP-1 medications, among other anti-aging treatments, claiming to have served 100,000+ members. With those types of numbers, it’s clear Amble is making a pretty big impact in the telehealth space, which means it deserves a place in my lineup of reviews.

As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I spend a lot of time coaching clients and Simply Strong App members through their weight loss journeys, some of which include GLP-1 usage. I am a big proponent of GLP-1 medications for those who can benefit from them, but am also a huge advocate for using these medications the right way, aka not as a quick fix, but as a tool in your weight loss toolbelt. 

I get questions all the time from my app members and followers asking about specific GLP-1 providers or for my recommendations, so I like to stay on top of the industry and get to know the big players. I reviewed Amble by researching their website, online reviews, and going through their intake process. The information in this article is based on my experience and knowledge in the weight loss industry. My hope is that the information and feedback that I provide for you here in this article will help you navigate making your decision as to which compounded GLP-1 provider is a good fit for you.

Reviewing Amble

I got started with Amble by visiting their official website, where I immediately noticed that they do more than just the weight loss injections; they also specialize in anti-aging treatments. The website itself is really clean and basic and it makes it very easy to navigate. Website visitors more or less shop for which product they are interested in and click on the getting started button to move into the intake/onboarding process. I came specifically looking for weight loss injections, so I focused my efforts there.

I clicked on compounded GLP-1 injections and saw that Amble doesn’t specify whether they are offering compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, or both - they just labeled it “compounded GLP-1 injections.” The next thing that I found noteworthy was their pricing, which they had laid out in a table. At the time of my research, Amble’s GLP-1 pricing was as follows:

• 1 month: $179/month
• 3 months: $160/month
• 6 months: $145/month
• 12 months: $135/month

I really like that Amble gives options for different plan lengths and that their pricing is very competitive. Based on that pricing table, my assumption is that they are offering compounded semaglutide, as compounded tirzepatide would be hard to come by at those prices. Even for semaglutide, Amble’s pricing is very low. I decided to go ahead and click the “get started” button so I could check out Amble’s process, requirements, and hopefully determine which medication(s) they offer.

Taking the Quiz

The quiz starts off with a few basic questions about my current health and activity level. Then, it moved into asking for my height and weight so they could calculate my BMI. I entered my actual height and weight (5’7”, 130 lbs) and was met with a pop-up that stated “sorry, we can’t offer treatment to people with a BMI lower than 25.” I more or less expect to see this type of message from most of these providers, as I have a very healthy BMI and don’t qualify for traditional weight loss medication treatments.

Without going too far down the rabbit hole on this, I do want to mention the BMI qualifiers that are present in most weight loss telehealth companies. Traditionally, the BMI requirement was <30 (classified as obese) or <27 (overweight) with a coexisting medical condition. These parameters have been lowered by many compounding weight loss companies, like Amble, who are now accepting patients with a BMI of <25 or even less. As more research comes out about potential benefits, we are seeing these medications being prescribed with more lenient BMI parameters. Some companies, like Join Josie and Willow, are even prescribing based on factors outside of BMI. All this to say, if your BMI falls below 25, you’re unlikely to be approved by Amble, but if you feel as though this is a path you would like to take, you will probably have more luck getting approved by a company like Join Josie or Willow.

Back to the quiz, I augmented my weight input to make sure I was within the 25+ BMI guideline set by Amble so that I could move forward with the quiz. I then had to acknowledge that I read Amble’s consent regarding BMI, which basically explains that prescribing medication to someone with a BMI <27 is considered “off-label.” My next step was to enter my email address, name, and create a password. Then, I entered my DOB and answered a couple of questions regarding my experience with medications. The next slide answered my main question, which was what medication Amble is actually offering - Amble appears to offer compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide, which was great to see. If you’re not sure which one is right for you, you can indicate that you would like to get a recommendation from a provider.

I selected tirzepatide and moved forward with the process. Amble then asked for my shipping address and brought me to a checkout screen where I was able to select which payment plan I wanted to go with. Because I selected compounded tirzepatide, the pricing was higher than what I originally saw on their sales page, as that was correlated with their semaglutide product, as I predicted. The current pricing for Amble’s compounded tirzepatide is as follows:

• 1 month: $329/month
• 3 months: $255/month
• 6 months: $248/month
• 12 months: $235/month

While the pricing is higher for tirzepatide, Amble still has some of the most competitive prices I’ve seen, and the more you buy, the less you pay. Obviously, there are some risks involved with purchasing a longer plan, i.e., there’s always the chance that you want to discontinue the medication before the 6-month or 1-year mark, and I am not sure what that would look like. I am assuming that once you sign up for a certain period of time and pay, you’re more or less locked into it - most of these companies will not provide you with a refund should you decide that you aren’t going to continue with the treatment for one reason or another. 

One thing that I don’t necessarily like about Amble’s process (and this is similar to so many other companies I have reviewed) is that you are required to enter your credit card information and pay before you get final approval. The reason I don’t like this is because, in my experience, a lot of people have questions about the medication and treatment, and want to speak with a doctor before they commit. With Amble’s process, you pay, a doctor reviews your case for final approval, and if approved, your medication ships. If, for some reason, you’re not approved, Amble would then refund you. Personally, I would rather be charged when I know exactly what I am getting and after I’ve had a chance to correspond with a doctor. 

The only companies I know of that don’t charge you first and then approve you after are Join Josie and Emerge Weight Loss. Keep in mind that most companies will charge you for a telehealth fee if one of their doctors reviews your case, approves you, and then you change your mind. But the telehealth fee is usually small in comparison to the monthly fee of the medication that you might be charged if you move forward with a company that charges you first.

I didn’t hit submit on the payment screen of Amble because I didn’t actually want to purchase medication through them. But once you hit submit, you’ll be asked to upload a picture of your ID, and then your file gets sent to a licensed doctor in your state for final review and approval. In the meantime, you’ll get access to Amble’s patient portal, where you’ll be able to track your order and reach out to customer support should you need it. 

Things I Would Consider

Overall, Amble’s process is pretty standard - fill out the quiz, get prequalified, choose which medication you want and for how long, enter your payment information, and wait for the doctor to review and approved your order so it can be sent to the pharmacy and then to you. If you’re looking for an affordable place to get compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide injections, Amble appears to be a great place to start. However, I do want to mention that there are other providers out there that offer a few more options. 

For example, many people are nervous about injections and prefer oral tablets that dissolve in the mouth. Amble doesn’t have oral medications, so if that’s more your speed, I would look into Join Josie or Henry Meds. Another consideration is dosing; many people are opting to start out on a microdose of GLP-1. A microdose is a less-than-therapeutic dose, used as a supportive tool to promote healthier eating patterns, improve nutritional choices, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall metabolic health. The primary objective is not significant weight loss, but rather the optimization of metabolic health. This is becoming a very popular option, and providers like Join Josie or Ellie MD are leading the charge there. 

Amble does not accept health insurance, so if you were hoping to go that route, you’re probably better off going with a different company. I don’t know any compounding providers that take insurance; only the name brand medication providers do that. I did note that Amble takes HSA/FSA cards, which is great; however, they only accept them with 3-month or longer plans, which is kind of a bummer if you were hoping to be month-to-month. 

That being said, Amble appears to be a solid option for compounded weight loss injections. I was unable to find out if their pricing increases when the dosage increases, which is something to keep in mind as well. But overall, I think Amble is providing a pretty straightforward service that’s relatively affordable. 

What’s your feedback? Have you tried Amble? Are you thinking of it? What other questions did you have that I missed? Feel free to drop your comments below, and I’ll do my best to help.

And, remember, if you’re thinking of starting a GLP-1 medication, it’s so important to do it alongside a healthy fitness and nutrition regime and I would love to support you. Join me in the Simply Strong App for strength training workouts and high protein recipes that pair perfectly with your GLP-1 regime.