Head-to-head · WeighScore
Alan Meds vs Rex MD
The verdict
Alan Meds takes it — 71.1/100 to 70.2/100, but only just.
Alan Meds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with multiple administration formats including microdosing and oral options. Rex MD is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Alan Meds | Rex MD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.1/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #99 | #112 |
| Semaglutide | $158/mo (compounded) | $199/mo (brand-name) |
| Tirzepatide | $295/mo (compounded) | $349/mo (brand Zepbound) |
| Coverage | 46 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #99 · C
Strengths
- Aggressively low monthly pricing
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Compounded GLP-1 access
- Multiple administration formats
Where it loses points
- Limited public information on program details
Graded #112 · C
Strengths
- Flat $199/mo program bundles consult, medication and overnight shipping
- Brand-name semaglutide and Zepbound vials, not just compounded
- Serves all 50 states, fully online
- LegitScript certified with US-based, state-licensed providers
- Backed by parent company LifeMD
Where it loses points
- Does not accept insurance
- Marketed primarily to men via a men's-health platform
- Zepbound vial cost rises with dose titration
- Branded-only program costs more than compounded options
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
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.