Direct Meds GLP-1 vs Strut Health: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

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Strut Health beats Direct Meds GLP-1 overall, scoring 8.2/10 vs 7.9/10. Strut Health is more affordable at $149/mo vs $297/mo. Choose Direct Meds GLP-1 for users wanting simple, all-inclusive pricing without insuranc. Choose Strut Health for users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a .

A side-by-side look at Direct Meds GLP-1 and Strut Health to help you decide. We compare them on:

•Starting price per month
•Our overall score, out of 10
•Medication type, brand-name or compounded
•Whether they accept insurance
•Who each one is best for

Direct Meds GLP-1

#10 of 52

7.9/10

Straightforward compounded GLP-1 program with transparent all-inclusive pricing and no hidden fees.

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Higher Rated

Strut Health

#5 of 52

8.2/10

Oral-focused GLP-1 provider offering needle-free semaglutide options for users who prefer pills over injections.

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Feature	Direct Meds GLP-1	Strut Health
Our Score	7.9/10	8.2/10
Starting Price	$297/mo	$149/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users wanting simple, all-inclusive pricing without insurance	Users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price
Ranking	#10	#5
Get started	Visit Direct Meds GLP-1	Visit Strut Health

Pros & Cons Compared

Direct Meds GLP-1

Pros

+True all-inclusive pricing, $280/mo covers medication, consultations, shipping, and pharmacy fees with no add-ons
+Clear dose-based pricing published on their site, no surprise cost increases when titrating up
+Fast pharmacy fulfillment: most orders ship within 48 hours of provider approval
+Responsive customer support with live chat available during business hours

Cons

−Compounded medications only, no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic on the menu
−The $280/mo flat rate sits above Henry Meds ($199) and TrimRx ($149); Direct Meds' own sublingual drops at $179 are the budget path if the premium stings

Strut Health

Pros

+Specializes in oral compounded semaglutide, the go-to for patients who absolutely won't do injections
+Needle-free oral semaglutide tablets from $99/mo, one of the lowest oral entry prices in the table, with oral tirzepatide ($199/mo) and auto-refill injectables ($149–$199/mo) if you switch formats
+Clear educational content about oral semaglutide absorption and how to maximize effectiveness
+Simple enrollment: online questionnaire, async provider review, medication shipped to your door

Cons

−Compounded only, no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. Oral tablets carry a bioavailability caveat vs injections, so results may come slower on the needle-free formats.
−Oral compounded semaglutide has lower bioavailability than injectable forms, so plan for potentially slower or smaller weight-loss results

Our Verdict

Strut Health edges out Direct Meds GLP-1 with a score of 8.2/10 vs 7.9/10. If budget is your priority, Strut Health starts at $149/mo compared to Direct Meds GLP-1's $297/mo. Choose Direct Meds GLP-1 if you want: users wanting simple, all-inclusive pricing without insurance. Choose Strut Health if you want: users who prefer a needle-free oral semaglutide option at a reasonable price.

Still undecided? Editor's Featured Pick

Yucca Health

$146/mo · 7.7/10 · Compounded

If neither Direct Meds GLP-1 nor Strut Health feels like the right fit, our featured pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is Yucca Health. It is not the highest-scored provider in our full rankings. We feature it for its low-friction value: a flat $146/mo that stays the same at every dose.

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