Comparison · updated October 16, 2026

Fridays vs HealthRX: Fridays for brand-name or compounded options, HealthRX for compounded medication only

Fridays and HealthRX differ in what you pay, which medicines they list and their insurance terms. 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, Fridays or HealthRX?

Short answer: Choose Fridays if you want brand-name medicine as an option. If that doesn't matter to you, compare their plans below.

Choose Fridays if

  • you want brand-name medicine as an option
  • 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

Fridays vs HealthRX side by side

Fridays and HealthRX compared fact by fact
FridaysHealthRX
Pricefrom $99/mo$99/mo equivalent$1,188 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill
MedicineBrand-name and compoundedCompounded only
Needle-free optionYes, a pill or other oral formNot listed
InsuranceVisits and compounded medication are cash-payNo insurance listed
ConsultationBothIncluded
ShippingNot confirmed; ask whether shipping is included in your selected planIncluded (free overnight shipping)
Where it shipsKatalys lists Louisiana as a restricted state for the Fridays partner programAll 50 states
Trustpilot4.1 / 5 across 4,873 reviewsNot tracked
BBB ratingF (not accredited)Not tracked
Our score8/10 Very good7.3/10 Fair
Assessment limitsChecked Oct 16, 2026; a rating claim didn't match Trustpilot.Checked Jul 18, 2026; few independent reviews yet.

What Fridays and HealthRX plans cost

Fridays

Signature plans combine medication, provider care and bookable dietitian support. The advertised annual equivalents require prepayment; current monthly-payment prices need confirmation. Wegovy charges membership and medication separately.

  • Brand Wegovy Pill (starting membership)$49 first month$49 first month membership; medication billed separately. June 4 help schedule lists $149/month membership renewal or $948 upfront for annual pill membership. Confirm current terms and dose-dependent medication cost
  • Brand Wegovy Pen (starting membership)$49 first month$49 first month membership; medication billed separately. June 4 help schedule lists $149/month membership renewal or $1,180 upfront for annual pen membership. Confirm current terms and dose-dependent medication cost
  • Compounded Semaglutide (annual plan)$99Advertised $99/mo annual-plan equivalent with FOREVER12. Prepayment required; exact invoice, renewal and shipping charge unconfirmed. Medication, provider care and coaching included; clinical eligibility required
All 8 Fridays plans
  • Compounded Tirzepatide (annual plan)$198Advertised $198/mo annual-plan equivalent with FOREVER500. Prepayment required; exact invoice, renewal and shipping charge unconfirmed. Medication, provider care and coaching included; clinical eligibility required
  • Brand Ozempic (month-to-month)$1,498Name-brand semaglutide injection, month-to-month, with unlimited provider visits and dietitian support
  • Brand Zepbound (month-to-month)$1,828Name-brand tirzepatide injection, month-to-month, with unlimited provider visits and dietitian support
  • Compounded Microdose Tirzepatide (weekly injection)$248$248 for a one-month supply on Fridays' product page. The injection combines tirzepatide with NAD+, inositol, methionine and choline chloride. The microdosing program page shows $198/month next to a $50-off code and does not say whether that figure already includes the code or what renewal costs.
  • Compounded Microdose Semaglutide (daily oral)$249$249/month on Fridays' microdosing program page, shown next to a $50-off code. The page does not state the billing term or the renewal charge. Compounded oral semaglutide is not an FDA-approved product.
How Fridays bills

$99/mo advertised semaglutide annual-plan equivalent with code FOREVER12; prepayment required. Exact upfront charge, renewal and shipping fee need confirmation

We checked Fridays' prices on October 8, 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 Fridays and HealthRX

Fridays

  • The lowest advertised compounded prices require an annual commitment and a promo code
  • Compounded medication and virtual visits are cash-pay. Fridays offers insurance and prior-authorization support for brand-name medication, but coverage and your out-of-pocket cost depend on your plan.
Fridays' strengths, cautions and terms

Strengths

  • Advertised annual-plan equivalents: semaglutide from $99/mo with FOREVER12; tirzepatide from $198/mo with FOREVER500. Confirm the prepaid invoice and eligibility
  • Bookable 1-on-1 dietitian calls and chat, plus group coaching; appointment frequency depends on the service
  • Sells brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound and Wegovy alongside compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, with an insurance concierge that helps you pursue coverage for the brand-name option through your own plan
  • Signature medication plans include provider visits and coaching. Wegovy pill and pen offers charge membership separately from medication
Medicines listed
  • Semaglutide (compounded)
  • Tirzepatide (compounded)
  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • Ozempic
  • Oral semaglutide (compounded microdose)
Insurance
Visits and compounded medication are cash-pay. Brand-name medication may be covered by your insurance; Fridays offers prior-authorization help. Coverage depends on your plan.
Consultation
Included
Shipping
Not confirmed; ask whether shipping is included in your selected plan
States
Katalys lists Louisiana as a restricted state for the Fridays partner program (verified 2026-09-08). Fridays does not publish a complete clinical service-area list; availability varies by service and must be confirmed during intake
Cancellation
Request cancellation at least 72 hours before the next billing date. Unused prepaid periods are generally non-refundable, subject to limited exceptions; dispensed medication is not normally refundable. Missed appointments or cancellations under 24 hours may incur a separate fee (terms checked October 8, 2026)

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.

Fridays vs HealthRX: common questions

Is Fridays or HealthRX cheaper?

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

  • Fridaysfrom $99/mostarting price
  • HealthRX$99/mo equivalent$1,188 upfront for 12 months; applicable taxes may add to the bill

Which is better, Fridays or HealthRX?

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

Fridays lists brand-name and compounded medication, and HealthRX lists compounded medication only.

Do Fridays and HealthRX offer brand-name medication?

Fridays lists brand-name and compounded medication, and HealthRX lists compounded medication only.

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

Do Fridays and HealthRX take insurance?

Coverage depends on your plan and prescription, so read each provider's insurance terms.

Confirm coverage for your exact plan and prescription before you pay.

Where these facts come from

Fridays:prices checked October 8, 2026, score evidence assessed October 16, 2026.Read our Fridays 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.

What should you compare next?

Fridays: Annual semaglutide equivalent with FOREVER12; prepayment required. Confirm upfront bill, renewal and shipping fee.