Head-to-head · WeighScore
altRX vs HelloWellness
The verdict
altRX takes it — 71.4/100 to 60.9/100.
altRX grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. altRX is a dual-modality telehealth platform offering compounded GLP-1s plus all four brand-name FDA-approved options — Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound — the most comprehensive brand-name lineup in…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | altRX | HelloWellness |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.4/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #93 | #310 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $133/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $249/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $166/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #93 · C
Strengths
- Offers all four brand-name FDA-approved GLP-1s (Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound) — the most comprehensive brand-name access we've reviewed
- LegitScript Certified with a publicly verifiable seal
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- Transparent pricing across all six product tiers (compounded plus four brand-name)
- All-inclusive pricing — consult, prescription, and shipping with no hidden fees
Where it loses points
- States-served list not disclosed
- 503A/503B pharmacy partner not named (only 'multiple USA-certified pharmacies')
- 503A vs 503B designation not specified
- No named medical director
- Corporate physical address not disclosed
Graded #310 · C
Strengths
- $133/mo starting price for compounded semaglutide is among the cheapest in the US compounded market
- $166/mo starting price for compounded tirzepatide is competitive with established platforms
- Every shipment includes syringes, needles, and injection instructions
- Cancel anytime after the 3-month minimum, stated clearly
- Private Facebook community for patient support
Where it loses points
- 3-month minimum plan — you pay for all 3 months even if you stop early
- LegitScript seal is for a related domain (hellowellness.ai), not hellowellness.health — confirm it's the same entity
- Parent company / legal entity not disclosed
- States served not listed publicly
- Pharmacy partners not named
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.