If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know I have done a ton of research into GLP-1s and the many ways in which it has become available to the general public. Brello Health is yet another provider that came onto my radar the other day, and it caught my attention. This company is offering rock-bottom prices for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, but is it worth it? 

As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I have worked with dozens of clients over the past couple of years who have turned to GLP-1s as a tool to assist them in their goals. I am a big advocate for these medications for those who need them and for the education that needs to be known around how to make the most of your GLP-1 journey. My clients and followers know the deal - if you’re going to utilize this tool, make sure you are doing it alongside a healthy fitness and nutrition program (which is exactly what I offer in my Simply Strong App). 

In this article, I’m going to share my Brello Health experience with you. I went through Brello’s whole intake process and discovered a lot about the brand that I think you’ll find helpful as you navigate choosing a GLP-1 provider that fits your lifestyle and needs.

Getting Started With Brello Health

First things first, I want to acknowledge that Brello does a nice job with branding - their website is sleek, colorful, and very female-friendly. I know that they serve both men and women, but I feel as though they are marketing mostly toward women. When I was on their website, there was a large banner scrolling that read “current shipping times: 11-15 business days,” which is a lot, but it’s nice that they are upfront about that. 

Brello offers two products: compounded semaglutide with B6 or compounded tirzepatide with B6. I found this interesting because most compounded GLP-1 providers “customize” your prescription with various different things depending on what your health goals are. It appears Brello Health just sticks with B6 across the board. I also noted that they only offer injections, no oral medications. A lot of people have been turning to oral GLP-1 tablets as a way to avoid needles. If that’s something that interests you, I would recommend checking out Join Joise, who has both compounded oral tirzepatide and compounded oral semaglutide.

The thing that truly caught my attention about Brello Health was their pricing. Brello advertises their compounded semaglutide for $133 per month and compounded tirzepatide for $166 per month, which is significantly lower than nearly every other provider out there (which, of course, prompted me to dig in deeper to see what the catch is). 

It appears that Brello Health sells its GLP-1 medications in a 3-month package to get started and then bills patients every 10 weeks after. I have seen plenty of providers do subscibe and save models, but none that renew every 10 weeks. I am not sure how that works out from a medication supply standpoint, as most compounding pharmacies supply 4-week vials at a time. 

Regardless, the cost for Brello’s compounded medications is significantly lower than most other providers, so if you’re looking for a cheap option, Brello is definitely one to consider. The question is whether or not the cheaper option is the better option. My hesitation with the low cost is what pharmacy Brello is using for their compounding, and whether or not the product is of the highest quality. I searched Brello’s website, and they don’t mention anywhere which pharmacy(s) they are using, which may or may not be a red flag, but I personally like to know which pharmacies are being used so I can do further research. 

The Brello Health Intake Process

Getting your journey with Brello Health going is really simple and straightforward. All you need to do is click on the button on their website that says “see if you qualify for wellness therapies,” and you’ll be taken to the next screen, which allows you to choose between compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide.

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Personally, I would choose tirzepatide over semaglutide every time, as it’s a much more effective medication, so that was my selection as I was going through the intake process. The next thing you do is answer a few questions about your health/weight loss goals and enter your current height and weight, as well as your goal height and weight. I entered my true stats (5’7”, 130 lbs). I indicated a goal weight of 125, so just a 5 lb weight loss, and was immediately taken to a screen that showed me my hypothetical progress chart and indicated that my goal was well within reach. 

I am no longer surprised when providers don’t declare me ineligible for medication based on my BMI, as it seems most providers these days do not have a BMI minimum, which can be good and bad. Previously, GLP-1s were only being prescribed to those who were overweight or obese and had other qualifying medical conditions; however, the entire industry has shifted to now allowing people of all sizes and goals the opportunity to get these medications. Willow was one of the first companies to publicly prescribe GLP-1 medications for vanity weight loss, and now dozens of others are following suit.

Unfortunately, when I got to the next screen, I ran into a hiccup when I had to choose my state. I live in Florida, and Brello Health does not serve my state. I did a little research, and it looks like Brello serves 38 states currently, so be aware that you will need to double-check to make sure that they serve your state before moving forward. For the sake of the testing I was doing, I selected a different state just to advance to the next step in the process. 

After selecting my state, I was asked to give my date of birth and answer a couple of questions regarding allergies and whether or not I was taking any medications. Brello didn’t ask any medical history questions at all, which is rather surprising, as most companies are asking deeper questions, especially to those with BMIs under 27, to justify the medical necessity of treatment. 

The next step brought me to a checkout page where I was given the option to start a 3-month plan for $499 ($166/month) with my subscription being billed every 10 weeks at $499 (which is just shy of 3 months). Doing the math, this is still a good price based on the fact that most providers are charging $299/month for compounded semaglutide and $399/month for compounded tirzepatide. Again, I am not sure how they work it out with the pharmacy for dosing, as most compounding pharmacies supply dosages on a monthly basis. My assumption is that you would have a lot of leftover medication in your vials when your next shipment arrives. 

Brello Health charges your card at checkout, and then your information is sent to one of their doctors for review and final approval. If, for some reason, they deem the medication necessary, you will be refunded. On the other hand, if the doctor approves your medication but then you decide not to fill the prescription, you will be charged a $50 consultation fee. 

Brello Health App

Brello has an app that’s available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. It appears the app is geared towards tracking your stats as well as your injections, which many GLP-1 users find to be very helpful. I didn’t download the app, but I read through the reviews, and it seems that it’s pretty glitchy, but it's a great idea.

Users complained that even though they were Brello patients, they still had to re-enter all of their information into the app in order to get started tracking. I’m not sure this is a huge deal, but there were complaints nonetheless. There were also complaints about the fact that Brello doesn’t allow users to get access to customer service in the app. Users have questions about doses, nutrition education, etc., and it sounds like that is lacking at this time. 

Overall Thoughts and Observations 

I obviously didn’t go through with ordering medication from Brello Health. The reason for my exploration was purely out of intrigue and to be able to help my clients and followers dig through the noise and connect with providers that are truly here to support them, not just make a buck off them. 

While I like the look and feel of Brello’s website and branding, there were a few things that gave me pause. First, the most obvious thing was that they don’t serve my state, but this isn’t an issue if you live in one of the 38 states that they currently serve. Second, the low price and failure to disclose which pharmacies they are using could be a potential red flag. I’d prefer to know exactly where the medication is coming from, and that might answer the question of how they are able to price their medications so low when compared to the industry standard.

Otherwise, it appears that Brello is making access to GLP-1 medications pretty easy; whether you agree or disagree with that, it's neither here nor there, it’s just a fact. If I were someone looking to get the best deal on a compounded GLP-1, Brello would be a decent place to start.

That being said, if I wanted to get the best care and quality, I would probably look to a more trusted provider like Willow, Josie (especially if I were a woman over 40!), or Remedy Meds. These three providers are highly trusted and are transparent about the pharmacies they use. Yes, they charge a higher monthly fee, but you can rest assured that the medication is legit. 

That’s my take on Brello Health. I hope it’s helpful. Whether you choose to go with Brello or another GLP-1 provider, I hope you also choose to pair it with a strength training routine and a high-protein diet. I’d love to help you with this inside the Simply Strong App.

Below, you'll see a comparison table of Brello Health vs popular GLP-1 providers: