Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

Direct Meds GLP-1 vs HealthRX: Costs, care and treatment fit

Direct Meds GLP-1 and HealthRX differ in what you pay and which medicines they list. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

These two prices are different kinds of bill, so read the line under each price before you compare them.

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Which should you choose, Direct Meds GLP-1 or HealthRX?

Short answer: Choose Direct Meds GLP-1 if you want a pill or another option without needles. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

Choose Direct Meds GLP-1 if

  • you want a pill or another option without needles

HealthRX is best for

Cash-pay readers comparing prepaid compounded GLP-1 plans with a separate monthly Subscribe and Save offer, after confirming the pharmacy and cancellation terms.

The available assessments do not establish a score winner, so choose by the medicine, total cost and care you need.

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher
Reviewed & updated · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

Direct Meds GLP-1 vs HealthRX side by side

Direct Meds GLP-1 and HealthRX compared fact by fact
Direct Meds GLP-1HealthRX
Pricefrom $297/mo$99/mo equivalent$1,188 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
MedicineBothCompounded only
Needle-free optionYes, a pill or other oral formNot listed
InsuranceBothNo insurance listed
ConsultationBothIncluded
ShippingFreeIncluded (free overnight shipping)
Where it ships48 states plus Washington DC, not Mississippi or LouisianaAll 50 states
Trustpilot4.6 / 5 across 16,278 reviewsNot tracked
BBB ratingNot Rated (not accredited; October 9, 2026)Not tracked
Our score7.5/10 Good7.3/10 Fair
Assessment limitsChecked Oct 16, 2026.Checked Jul 18, 2026; few independent reviews yet.

What Direct Meds GLP-1 and HealthRX plans cost

Direct Meds GLP-1

Separate injection and sublingual-drop options, with provider review, nursing support and shipping included. Online intake does not establish better or worse clinical care than another program.

All 4 Direct Meds GLP-1 plans

We checked Direct Meds GLP-1's prices on September 3, 2026.

HealthRX

Published prepaid schedules and separate monthly Subscribe and Save offers, with clinician review and shipping advertised as included. Compare the first charge, renewal bill and refund conditions.

  • Compounded Semaglutide, Monthly Plan$190$190 billed for the first month on its pricing page, renewing at $165. The same page also lists a Subscribe and Save monthly option at $149 for the first month, then $165 per month.
  • Compounded Semaglutide, 3-Month Plan$133$399 billed for 3 months, $133/mo, renewing at $374 on its pricing page. Flat across doses with clinician review, dose adjustments and overnight shipping included.
  • Compounded Semaglutide, 6-Month Plan$119$714 billed for 6 months, $119/mo, renewing at $689 on its pricing page. Cheaper per month than the 3-month plan for half the commitment of the annual one.
All 8 HealthRX plans
How HealthRX bills

12-month semaglutide rate, $1,188 paid up front. A separate Subscribe and Save offer is $149 for the first month, then $165; the pricing table also lists a $190 first-month option

We checked HealthRX's prices on September 3, 2026.

What to watch for with Direct Meds GLP-1 and HealthRX

Direct Meds GLP-1

  • Compounded medications only, no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic on the menu
  • Injectable compounded semaglutide is $297 a month and the sublingual drops are $249 a month on the product page, so the cheaper in-house format saves $48, and both sit above the lowest cash-pay entry prices in this comparison
Direct Meds GLP-1's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • The published $297/mo compounded semaglutide injection tier includes medication, consultations, shipping, and pharmacy fees
  • Format-specific prices are published on the site, which makes the advertised medication and service bundle easier to compare
  • Its executive team identifies Dr. Justin Hohl as chief medical officer
  • Ongoing nursing access and digital follow-ups are described in the program bundle

More to watch for

  • The marketing page says no subscriptions, but the terms cover automatic 30-day renewals for subscription products. Confirm which terms apply and the 48-hour cancellation cutoff
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded injectable)
  • Semaglutide (sublingual drops, $249/mo)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded injectable)
  • Tirzepatide (sublingual drops, $299/mo)
  • NAD+ (non-GLP-1 wellness)
  • Sermorelin (non-GLP-1 peptide)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Free
States
48 states plus Washington DC, not Mississippi or Louisiana
Cancellation
For subscription products, turn off auto-refill at least 48 hours before the next processing date; terms specify 30-day billing with 5-7 days' advance notice. An order cancellation can be attempted within 24 hours only if the provider network has not received it. Received medication is non-refundable. Limited return exceptions apply, with a $35 disposal fee; report issues within 48 hours of receipt.

HealthRX

  • The dispensing 503A pharmacy is described by type while its name and license remain absent from the public site
  • Legal entity, headquarters, executive team, and medical director remain undisclosed
HealthRX's strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • $99/mo compounded semaglutide on the 12-month plan, with a $133/mo 3-month option
  • Flat pricing across doses, clinician review, dose adjustments, and overnight shipping included
  • Independent US-licensed clinicians in all 50 states, with the homepage saying a board-certified physician reviews your file within 24 hours
  • Full refund if a provider does not approve you, stated on the homepage, the pricing page and the terms
  • Displays certificate 50087439 with a LegitScript checker link; current issuer confirmation was not resolved in the October 8 check
  • Publishes an email cancellation route and refund eligibility for unshipped doses, subject to the processing and dispensing conditions
  • Published HIPAA notice, telehealth consent, safety information, and emergency instructions

More to watch for

  • The $99/mo semaglutide headline requires $1,188 up front. The separate Subscribe and Save offer is $149 first month, then $165; the $190 table option is not the only monthly offer
  • The historical 4.8/5 from 12,000+ members display used illustrative composite stories, not independent review evidence; that block was not reproduced in the October 8 check
  • Cash-pay only, with no insurance billing or prior-authorization support
  • Compounded medications sit outside FDA premarket approval as finished products
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded weekly injection)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded weekly injection)
Insurance
No insurance support listed
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Included (free overnight shipping)
Prescribers
Independent US-licensed clinicians licensed in the patient's state, described on the homepage as board-certified physicians. A clinician network is not named on the site's about, how it works, FAQ or terms pages (rendered check 2026-09-03)
Lab work
Not disclosed
States
All 50 states
Cancellation
The refund policy and FAQ direct cancellation by email. They describe refunds for unshipped doses, subject to processing and dispensing conditions; prescription products are nonreturnable once dispensed and sales are final after shipment. If a provider declines to prescribe after payment, the terms promise a full refund of the related charge, processed manually by support after the clinical decline is recorded. Sources checked October 8, 2026.

Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are sold. Read the FDA's explanation of the risks.

Direct Meds GLP-1 vs HealthRX: common questions

Is Direct Meds GLP-1 or HealthRX cheaper?

At least one headline price is a starting, introductory, prepaid or partial figure, so neither is simply cheaper.

  • Direct Meds GLP-1from $297/mostarting price
  • HealthRX$99/mo equivalent$1,188 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill

Which is better, Direct Meds GLP-1 or HealthRX?

Neither wins outright on our scores, so the better one is the one that fits your medicine, budget and care needs.

Do Direct Meds GLP-1 and HealthRX offer brand-name medication?

Direct Meds GLP-1 and HealthRX both list compounded medication.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Your prescriber decides which medicine suits you.

Do Direct Meds GLP-1 and HealthRX take insurance?

Neither Direct Meds GLP-1 nor HealthRX lists insurance support.

Where these facts come from

Direct Meds GLP-1:prices checked September 3, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Direct Meds GLP-1 review

HealthRX:prices checked September 3, 2026.Read our HealthRX review

We score on a published methodology, and partnership never changes a score or a fact here.

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