LifeMD Launches Wegovy for Weight Management at $149/month
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 05 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- New Drug Launch: LifeMD introduces Novo Nordisk's Wegovy through its telehealth platform at an accessible price of $149 per month, significantly expanding its portfolio of branded obesity treatments and enhancing its competitive position in the market.
- Strengthened Collaboration: This launch deepens LifeMD's partnership with Novo Nordisk, as the company is now featured as a trusted telehealth provider on the NovoCare and Wegovy websites, thereby increasing brand credibility and trust among patients.
- FDA Approval: Wegovy received FDA approval on December 22, 2025, as the first oral GLP-1 therapy aimed at reducing excess body weight and lowering the risk of certain major cardiovascular events, aligning with growing market demand for effective weight management solutions.
- Stock Price Reaction: Following the announcement, LifeMD's shares rose over 3% in pre-market trading, closing at $3.49, indicating positive market expectations and increased investor confidence in the company's new product offering.
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Analyst Views on LFMD
Wall Street analysts forecast LFMD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LFMD is 9.67 USD with a low forecast of 6.00 USD and a high forecast of 15.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 3.400
Low
6.00
Averages
9.67
High
15.00
Current: 3.400
Low
6.00
Averages
9.67
High
15.00
About LFMD
LifeMD, Inc. is a provider of virtual healthcare services and pharmacy services. The Company offers telemedicine, access to laboratory and pharmacy services, and specialized treatment across 200 conditions, including primary care, men’s and women’s health, mental health, and weight management. Its Telehealth platform is end-to-end virtual healthcare directly to consumers and through select enterprise partnerships. In addition, the Company is focused on developing its Rex MD product portfolio, which is primarily focused on asynchronous men’s healthcare, e-pharmacy solutions, and men’s hormonal health. The Company owns a vertically integrated, proprietary digital care platform, a 50-state affiliated medical group, a state-of-the-art affiliated compounding pharmacy, and a United States based patient care center.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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