Fridays vs SkinnyRx: Which GLP-1 Provider Is Better?

By Iacob Pastina, Independent Researcher & Publisher

Reviewed & updated August 14, 2026 · Cites primary sources (FDA, NEJM, CMS) · Not medical advice

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Short answer: Fridays scores higher on our rubric, 8.7/10 against 5.3/10. Full reasoning, pricing and the cases where the other one wins are below.

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Fridays beats SkinnyRx overall, scoring 8.7/10 vs 5.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is $249/mo month-to-month; SkinnyRx is from $199/mo. Choose Fridays for users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing. Choose SkinnyRx for users who want flexibility in compounded glp-1 medication format (injectable, sublingual, or tablet) at a mid-tier price point.

A side-by-side look at Fridays and SkinnyRx 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

Fridays

#1 of 54

8.7/10

Holistic weight loss program combining GLP-1 medications with lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support.

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SkinnyRx

#48 of 54

5.3/10

Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform offering compounded GLP-1 medications across five formats, injectable and sublingual semaglutide, semaglutide tablets, and tirzepatide as either injectable or tablets. Operated by Lean Rx, Inc. (Sacramento, CA). Compounded only, does not prescribe brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound/Ozempic/Mounjaro. Cash-pay only with HSA/FSA accepted; does not bill insurance. 4,100+ Trustpilot reviews at 4.8 stars.

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Feature	Fridays	SkinnyRx
Why each one	One of the only GLP-1 platforms that combines direct insurance billing with integrated nutrition coaching, making it both the most affordable (with insurance) and most comprehensive option.	The broadest compounded-GLP-1 menu in DTC telehealth, five medication formats including the uncommon sublingual semaglutide and even rarer oral tirzepatide tablets. Most competitors offer one or two formats; SkinnyRx covers every administration route a compounded patient might prefer.
Our Score	8.7/10	5.3/10
Headline Price	$249/mo month-to-month	from $199/mo
Medication Type	Both	Compounded
Insurance Accepted	Yes	No
Best For	Users who want a holistic program with coaching, nutrition support, and flexible pricing	Users who want flexibility in compounded GLP-1 medication format (injectable, sublingual, or tablet) at a mid-tier price point
Watch out for	The coaching-heavy model adds complexity, three different plan tiers with different inclusions	No brand-name FDA-approved options (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro), so patients who want or need an FDA-approved finished product should buy elsewhere
Ranking	#1	#48
Get started	Visit Fridays	Visit SkinnyRx

Pros & Cons Compared

Fridays

Pros

+One of the few platforms that bills insurance directly, can reduce out-of-pocket to $25-50/mo with coverage
+Includes 1-on-1 nutrition coaching and weekly check-ins, not just medication prescriptions
+Offers brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound and compounded options, switches based on insurance formulary
+Flexible plans: medication-only ($249/mo) or full coaching program ($299/mo)

Cons

−The coaching-heavy model adds complexity, three different plan tiers with different inclusions
−Without insurance, $249/mo for medication-only is above average for what you get clinically

SkinnyRx

Pros

+Five medication formats, the broadest compounded-GLP-1 menu in DTC telehealth, including the rare oral tirzepatide tablet that almost no competitor offers
+$199/mo entry price for both injectable and sublingual semaglutide is competitive in the mid-tier compounded segment
+Fast onboarding: 5-10 minute online questionnaire, physician review in 24-48 hours, medication delivered in 3-7 business days with temperature-controlled shipping
+4,100+ Trustpilot reviews at 4.8 stars, among the strongest aggregate social-proof signals in the GLP-1 telehealth category

Cons

−No brand-name FDA-approved options (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro), so patients who want or need an FDA-approved finished product should buy elsewhere
−Light public disclosure: founders, executive team, medical director, and specific compounding-pharmacy partners are not named on the public site, ask support before enrolling if provenance matters to you
−Cash-pay only, does not bill commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. HSA/FSA payments are accepted, which is the main way to soften the cost.
−Independent reviews flag inconsistent customer-service responsiveness, a real consideration since titration support and dose adjustments run through chat
−FDA warning letter #717989, issued February 20, 2026 to Lean Rx, Inc. dba SkinnyRx, cites misleading labels and website claims for compounded GLP-1s. It is a labeling/marketing record, not an unsafe-medication finding

Our Verdict

Fridays edges out SkinnyRx with a score of 8.7/10 vs 5.3/10. Published pricing is not a like-for-like monthly comparison: Fridays is $249/mo month-to-month; SkinnyRx is from $199/mo. Fridays accepts insurance, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Fridays offers both brand-name and compounded medications, giving you more flexibility.