Head-to-head · WeighScore
AHBARx vs EdgeRx
The verdict
EdgeRx takes it — 79/100 to 64.2/100.
EdgeRx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. A men's-only compounded GLP-1 program that names its pharmacy (Strive Pharmacy, 503A since 2018) and its Chief Medical Advisor — real transparency signals most compounders skip.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | AHBARx | EdgeRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 64.2/100 | 79/100 |
| Grade | C | C+ |
| Scorecard rank | #264 | #43 |
| Semaglutide | $249/mo (1-month supply; consult and shipping included) | $229/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo (1-month supply; consult and shipping included) | $299/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 46 states (excludes Arkansas, Indiana, Minnesota, South Carolina) |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #264 · C
Strengths
- Both molecule prices sit on the product pages with no quiz, no account and no email step in front of them
- The figure is described as covering the consult and shipping, and checkout shows one line rather than a medication charge plus a membership charge
- Names a founding physician, Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah, DO, and names its partner organizations in the Help Center — most of the field names neither
- Refills are reviewed at a follow-up consultation rather than shipped on a timer
Where it loses points
- The Terms and Privacy pages are unfinished templates: they still carry the literal placeholders [www.ahbarx.com], [list of Pharmacies] and [phone number], and name no legal entity
- The About page says there are no membership fees while the Terms require a Weight Loss Membership on an automatically renewing monthly subscription
- A 35% welcome code is applied to the first order and the site never states what the second order costs
- The footer claims all 50 states, the Privacy page says service is limited to certain states, and no list is published
- AnazaoHealth, named in the Help Center as a partner, is the subject of an FDA warning letter issued August 2021 to “AnazaoHealth Corporation” of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a disclosure about a supplier; AHBARx carries no warning letter of its own
- No compounding class is stated anywhere, so whether the medication is compounded under 503A or 503B is unknown
Graded #43 · C+
Strengths
- Named compounding pharmacy — Strive Pharmacy, a 503A facility compounding since 2018 — a genuine transparency signal most compounders lack
- Named Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. John Starke, MD (ABEM board-certified)
- LegitScript certified, once-weekly injectable, free shipping, no separate physician fee
- Broad protocol menu beyond GLP-1 — MICC lipotropic, sermorelin/NAD+/glutathione, skin/hair, and sexual/hormonal health tiers
Where it loses points
- Men's-only positioning — not an option for women
- Dr. Starke does not personally prescribe; the actual prescribing pool is unnamed licensed physicians
- Third-party lab testing is claimed but no specific lab is named
- Excludes Arkansas, Indiana, Minnesota and South Carolina (46 states)
- Bloodwork cost is undisclosed on the Sexual & Hormonal Health tier
Also worth a look
Another provider to compare: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx scores 89.5/100 (B+). CoreAge Rx advertises flat dose pricing for compounded injections, with no membership fee; its consultation-fee and refund deadlines deserve a close read before paying.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.