Model the real 12-month economics of a GLP-1 weight loss program at your med spa — revenue, drug costs, provider time, labs, and the churn curve that decides whether the program prints money or bleeds it.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Program Profit Calculator
12-month cohort model: enter your pricing, drug cost, provider time and churn — see monthly profit, patient LTV and where the money actually lands. All defaults are industry estimates (est.) — replace with your numbers.
Note how profit concentrates in months 4–12 — month 1 carries intake labs and setup, so retention is where the margin lives.
| Metric | Typical range (est.) | Your model |
|---|---|---|
| Program price / month | $299–$499 | — |
| Med COGS / month | $50–$120 (compounded) | — |
| Monthly churn | 10–15% typical; 6–9% well-managed | — |
| Avg retained months | 5–8 | — |
| Gross margin | 55–70% | — |
As far as I can find, this is the first interactive GLP-1 program profitability calculator built specifically for med spas.
How this GLP-1 program profit calculator works
I built this because every med spa owner I talk to asks the same question: “Is a GLP-1 weight loss program actually worth adding?” The gut answer is yes — the honest answer is “it depends entirely on your churn.” So I turned the math into a tool. As far as I can find, it’s the first interactive profitability calculator built specifically for med spa GLP-1 programs.
The model runs a 12-month cohort. You start with a group of patients (default 50), and each month some percentage drops off. Revenue is simply active patients times your monthly program price. Costs stack up from three places: the medication itself (compounded 503A runs around $60/mo in COGS and 503B around $100/mo — both est., confirm with your pharmacy), provider time (a 15-minute monthly check-in at a $120/hr loaded rate is about $30 per patient per month, est.), and labs in months 1, 4, 7 and 10 at roughly $110 a draw (est.).
The pattern the chart reveals is the whole point: month 1 is your worst month because intake labs hit the entire cohort at once. Months 4 through 12 are where most of the profit sits — but only for the patients who are still there. That’s why the churn slider moves the 12-month number more than any other input. A typical program loses patients hard around month 3 (side effects, plateau frustration, sticker fatigue); a well-managed one holds churn near 8% with structured check-ins and proactive coaching. The sensitivity callout shows you exactly what that gap is worth in dollars per cohort per year.
Retention isn’t the only leak in a program like this. If your front desk misses calls from GLP-1 inquiries — and these leads call, they don’t fill out forms — run my missed call revenue calculator. And if patients book consults but don’t show, my no-show cost calculator will show you what that’s costing before a single vial ships. For the bigger picture on filling cohorts in the first place, start with my med spa marketing guide.
Every default in the tool is an industry estimate, clearly labeled est. Your pharmacy contract, your provider costs and your market pricing will differ — that’s why every field is editable.
Frequently asked questions
Are compounded 503A and 503B prices really that different?
Generally, yes. 503B outsourcing facilities operate under stricter FDA oversight and batch testing, so per-unit cost runs higher (est. $100/mo vs est. $60/mo for 503A). Many med spas charge a premium for 503B ($399/mo vs $299/mo, est.) and position it as a quality signal. Availability and legality of compounded GLP-1s change frequently — check current rules before committing to either.
What monthly churn should I expect from a GLP-1 program?
Programs without a retention system typically see 10–15% monthly churn (est.), with a heavy dropoff around month 3 when side effects and plateaus hit. Well-managed programs — structured check-ins, dose-adjustment protocols, side-effect coaching, auto-rebooked visits — hold closer to 6–9% (est.). Use the two preset buttons to compare both scenarios on your own numbers.
Why does the model bill labs quarterly?
Most protocols run a baseline metabolic panel at intake and repeat labs roughly every three months to monitor the patient. The calculator charges the lab cost against every active patient in months 1, 4, 7 and 10. If your protocol differs, set the labs field to your actual per-draw cost or zero it out.
How is patient LTV calculated here?
Total 12-month cohort revenue divided by the starting cohort size. That means dropouts drag the average down — which is exactly how you should think about it. A $299/mo program with typical churn produces a very different LTV than the same program with 8% churn, and the gap is your retention opportunity.
Can I market GLP-1 programs the same way I market Botox or filler?
No — GLP-1 advertising is far more regulated. Weight-loss claims, before/after imagery, compounding language and pricing promotions all carry specific rules that tightened through 2025–2026. Read my GLP-1 med spa marketing rules guide before running a single ad. And because patients increasingly ask ChatGPT and Google’s AI results about these programs, being the cited answer matters — that’s what my answer engine optimization service is built for.
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