Most GLP-1 plans pay $800–$1,100/month per member. For medication only.
No coaching. No clinical oversight beyond the initial prescription. No muscle preservation. Without structured support, employees lose weight — and research shows up to 40% of it is lean muscle mass. That increases long-term metabolic risk, reduces productivity, and sets employees up for weight regain the moment medication stops. Muscle First was built to fix exactly that.
Everything Included at $399/Month Per Participant.
GLP-1 Medication
Compounded GLP-1 at any dosage, shipped to the employee's home. Flat rate — no dosage-based pricing tiers.
Monthly Provider Visit
Licensed clinician consultation every cycle. Medical history review, dosage management, and safety monitoring.
Pharmaceutical-Grade Supplements
Protein supplements and digestive enzymes targeted for muscle preservation and GLP-1 tolerance. Shipped monthly.
1-on-1 Behavioral Coaching
Monthly coaching sessions with a structured behavior change curriculum. Builds lasting habits — not temporary results.
Body Composition Tracking
Medical-grade InBody analysis every cycle. We track muscle, fat, and visceral fat — not just the number on the scale.
Monthly Focus Curriculum
A structured month-by-month behavior change program written specifically for GLP-1 participants.
Biometric Screenings, Without the Hassle.
At-home lab draws for the modern workforce. No early mornings. No needles employees dread. Just better participation — and employees get an instant, AI-powered action plan with their results.
Three panel tiers from $129 to $249. Nothing for HR to run.
Two Partnership Models. One Goal.
Employer-Covered
Your organization funds 100% of the program cost. Employees pay nothing out of pocket.
Best for members already hitting your plan at $800–$1,100/month on brand-name GLP-1s. The switch to Muscle First delivers immediate cost savings — same or lower spend, full clinical support, measurably better outcomes.
- Employer pays $399/month per active participant
- Zero out-of-pocket cost to employee
- Muscle First handles all clinical care, coaching, and fulfillment
- One consolidated monthly invoice with verified member list
Cost-Shared
Your organization contributes a monthly subsidy — any amount you choose. Employees cover the remainder using pre-tax HSA or FSA dollars.
Our most deployed partnership model. A standout open enrollment benefit that gives employees access to a premium program without full employer cost.
- Employer sets subsidy level (common example: $200/month)
- Employee covers the remainder (e.g. $199/month)
- Employee portion is HSA and FSA eligible
- Muscle First handles all clinical care, coaching, and fulfillment
- One consolidated monthly invoice with verified member list
Same or Lower Cost. Measurably Better Outcomes.
Typical employer cost (brand-name GLP-1, no support): $800–$1,100/member/month
Muscle First (all-inclusive): $399/member/month
Typical savings per member: $400–$700/month
Annual savings per member: $4,800–$8,400
Employees with obesity cost an average of $6,000–$8,000 more per year in healthcare expenses than healthy-weight employees. Peer-reviewed research shows GLP-1 medication combined with structured lifestyle intervention produces 2–4× better outcomes than medication alone. Muscle First is built on exactly this model.
100% of compliant Muscle First participants have improved their muscle percentage from start to finish.
51.8 lbs Lost. Muscle Percentage Up 5.5 Points. Four Months.
Starting weight: 253.6 lbs. Ending weight: 201.8 lbs. But the numbers that matter most aren't on the scale.
39.6 lbs of pure fat lost — 76% of all weight lost was fat mass, not muscle. Muscle percentage climbed from 35.6% to 41.1%. Visceral fat dropped 43%, from 208 cm² (High Risk) to 118 cm² (approaching Healthy). InBody score improved 11 points.
This is what happens when GLP-1 medication is paired with clinical oversight, pharmaceutical-grade supplements, coaching, and monthly body composition tracking. Fat comes off. Muscle stays on. The numbers prove it every month.
Why Employers Choose Muscle First.
Results Guaranteed
We back the program because the program works.
- 6-month minimum commitment required
- No measurable weight loss? 3 additional months free
- Still no result after 9 months of full compliance? Full refund
Privacy & Compliance
- HIPAA-compliant systems throughout
- Individual health data is confidential to the employee and their provider
- Employer receives de-identified aggregate data only
- Participation is always voluntary — employees cannot be required to switch
100% Virtual
- No clinic visits required — ever
- Every employee at every location gets identical program quality
- No time off work — appointments on the member's schedule
- Scales across single and multi-location employer groups
A1c From 11.5 to 7.1 in 90 Days.
One participant. Ninety days. A 4.4-point A1c reduction that puts them near clinical target — starting from poorly controlled diabetes.
Every 1-point A1c drop cuts microvascular complication risk by approximately 37% and heart attack risk by 14%. At the plan level, uncontrolled diabetes (A1c 10+) averages $16,752/year in medical costs. Controlled: $9,601. Results like this don't just change lives — they change what your plan pays.
"In three months my A1C went from 11.5 to 7.1. Thank you and your team!" — Muscle First Participant
This is the ROI employers can't get from medication alone.
How Launch Works.
01 — Discovery Call
30 minutes to confirm fit, discuss your employee population, and review partnership options. No pitch. Just numbers and a plan.
02 — Partnership Launch
We provide employer-branded flyers, ready-to-send email templates, and can join an all-hands meeting to present the program directly to your team. Zero lift from HR.
03 — Employee Enrollment
Employees use a dedicated link to schedule a free consultation with a licensed provider. No prior authorization required. We handle all clinical intake.
04 — Monthly Billing
One consolidated invoice per month. Flat per-participant rate multiplied by active members, with a verified member list included. No surprises.
Common Questions from HR & Benefits Teams
Don't see your question? A 30-minute discovery call answers everything — no pitch, no pressure.
What does $399/month actually include?
What does $399/month actually include?
Everything: compounded GLP-1 medication at any dosage, a monthly provider visit with a licensed clinician, pharmaceutical-grade protein supplements shipped to the employee's home, digestive enzymes, one-on-one behavioral coaching, body composition tracking, and a structured monthly behavior change curriculum. No hidden fees. Flat rate regardless of dosage.
How does Muscle First compare to what we're already paying?
How does Muscle First compare to what we're already paying?
Most self-insured employers paying for brand-name GLP-1 medications spend $800–$1,100 per member per month — for medication only, with no coaching, no clinical oversight, and no muscle preservation. Muscle First delivers a fully supported program at $399/month. That's immediate cost savings with measurably better outcomes.
What's the results guarantee?
What's the results guarantee?
We require a 6-month minimum commitment. If a compliant participant sees no measurable weight loss, they receive 3 additional months free. If there's still no result after 9 months of full compliance, we issue a full refund.
Can employees use their HSA or FSA?
Can employees use their HSA or FSA?
Yes. Muscle First is HSA and FSA eligible. In a cost-shared model, employees can use pre-tax dollars to cover their portion — further reducing out-of-pocket cost and increasing participation rates.
How does billing work?
How does billing work?
Employers receive one invoice per month — a flat per-participant rate multiplied by the number of active members that cycle, with a verified member list included. No surprise charges. No dosage-based pricing tiers.
Do employees have to leave their current GLP-1 prescription?
Do employees have to leave their current GLP-1 prescription?
Employees with existing GLP-1 prescriptions are welcome. Prescriptions are routed through our compounding pharmacy partner as part of the program. Our clinical team handles the transition. Participation is always voluntary — no employee can be required to switch.
Want to Review the Details First?
Request the Muscle First Employer Overview — a summary of the program, partnership models, and pricing you can share with your leadership team or benefits committee.