Direct Meds GLP-1 vs Telos RX: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher

52 providers verified independently·Independent research·How we rank →

Direct Meds GLP-1 beats Telos RX overall, scoring 7.9/10 vs 4/10. Telos RX is more affordable at $249/mo vs $297/mo. Choose Direct Meds GLP-1 for users wanting simple, all-inclusive pricing without insuranc. Choose Telos RX for price-sensitive patients who want flat-dose compounded prici.

A side-by-side look at Direct Meds GLP-1 and Telos RX 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

Higher Rated

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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Telos RX

#51 of 52

4/10

Compounded-only GLP-1 storefront operated by Superior Health Solutions LLC (d/b/a Telos RX), roughly 10 weeks old at our July 2026 verification. Sells injectable tirzepatide, injectable semaglutide, sublingual tirzepatide drops, and a microdosed tirzepatide tier at flat per-dose pricing on a Shopify storefront, with a $0 consult fee and free 2-day shipping. Prescriptions route through the Arora Health medical group and are filled by VialsRX (503A, Houston TX), the same backend that powers Trimi Health.

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Feature	Direct Meds GLP-1	Telos RX
Our Score	7.9/10	4/10
Starting Price	$297/mo	$249/mo
Medication Type	Compounded	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Best For	Users wanting simple, all-inclusive pricing without insurance	Price-sensitive patients who want flat-dose compounded pricing in multiple formats (injectable, sublingual drops, microdose) and are comfortable betting on a brand-new company with no track record yet
Ranking	#10	#51
Get started	Visit Direct Meds GLP-1	Visit Telos RX

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, cannot prescribe brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic
−At $280/mo for compounded-only, it's pricier than competitors like Henry Meds ($199) or TrimRx ($179)

Telos RX

Pros

+Flat pricing across all doses, $0 consult fee, free 2-day shipping, FSA/HSA accepted
+Four compounded formats: injectable tirzepatide, injectable semaglutide, sublingual tirzepatide drops, and an explicitly priced microdose tier, format breadth most new storefronts don't offer
+Compounding pharmacy named: VialsRX, a 503A pharmacy in Houston, TX, most competitors don't name theirs
+Cheap committed rates: $169/mo semaglutide and $129/mo sublingual tirzepatide drops on 12-month plans
+A month-to-month option exists ($249/mo semaglutide), the safer way in given the early-cancel clawback on multi-month plans

Cons

−The company is about 10 weeks old, telosrx.com was registered April 20, 2026. There is no operating track record to evaluate
−Homepage claims 'Trustpilot 4.9', the actual Trustpilot page shows 4.0 from only 3 reviews (verified July 2, 2026). That mismatch is a trust problem on its own
−No physical address published anywhere on the site
−LegitScript certification claimed but we could not verify it against LegitScript's registry
−Site testimonials look templated, we could not verify they come from real customers
−Marketing claims all 50 states, but the terms say 'certain states' with no list, we could not confirm where Telos actually operates
−'Cancel anytime, no penalties' product copy is contradicted by the terms: cancelling a multi-month plan early triggers a re-rating clawback, you are re-billed at the higher month-to-month rate for the months already used
−No named clinicians, no labs, no published clinical infrastructure of any kind, prescriptions route through the Arora Health medical group with no individual providers disclosed
−Shares its medical group (Arora Health) and pharmacy (VialsRX) with Trimi Health, a white-label backend relationship neither brand discloses on its own site

Our Verdict

Direct Meds GLP-1 edges out Telos RX with a score of 7.9/10 vs 4/10. If budget is your priority, Telos RX starts at $249/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 Telos RX if you want: price-sensitive patients who want flat-dose compounded pricing in multiple formats (injectable, sublingual drops, microdose) and are comfortable betting on a brand-new company with no track record yet.

Still undecided? Editor's #1 Overall Pick

TrimRx

$149/mo · 7.8/10 · Compounded

If neither Direct Meds GLP-1 nor Telos RX feels like the right fit, our overall #1 pick across all 52 GLP-1 telehealth providers is TrimRx, strongest balance of clinical oversight, transparent pricing, and verified availability.

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