25 Top Weight Loss Companies

How to judge a weight loss program or product

Weight loss companies sell very different things: calorie and habit-tracking apps, coaching programs, meal replacements, diet pills and online prescriptions for weight loss medicines. Before you compare prices, be sure you know which of these you are paying for.

• Prescription medicines: these should only be prescribed after a proper assessment by a licensed clinician, with follow-up while you take them.
• What you will receive: some services supply a branded medicine, others a compounded version made by a pharmacy. Ask which one, where it comes from and how it is shipped.
• The full monthly cost: check if the price covers the medicine, consultations and lab tests, or only membership. Note any increase after the first month.
• Pills and powders: be skeptical of products that promise rapid loss without diet changes or show dramatic before-and-after photos.
• Cancellation: read how far in advance you must cancel to avoid the next charge or shipment.

Where people run into trouble

Reviews in this category often describe price rises after an introductory month, delays when supplies are short and recurring charges after cancellation. Screenshot the plan details when you join and keep every email about billing. CandorRated company pages show who runs the website, how long the domain has existed and the contact details found, which is useful because many programs are run by companies with a different name from the brand.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a prescription for weight loss medication?

For prescription-only medicines, yes. A service that skips any assessment is a warning sign.

Are apps enough on their own?

Tracking apps help many people build habits. Talk to a doctor if you have a health condition or take other medicines.

What should I do if charges continue after I cancel?

Send the company your cancellation proof, then contact your card issuer if it is not resolved.