Head-to-head · WeighScore
altRX vs Risen Labs
The verdict
altRX takes it — 71.4/100 to 57.2/100.
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 | Risen Labs |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.4/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #93 | #403 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $249/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 2 states |
| 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 #403 · C
Strengths
- Names its compounding pharmacy (Olympia Pharmacy, a 503A compounding pharmacy) and legal entity (Risen Labs LLC)
- Offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as clinician-guided once-weekly injections
- Focused clinical intake covering weight loss, men's health, and hormone protocols
Where it loses points
- GLP-1 pricing is not published; it appears only after you complete the clinical intake
- Available only to patients in New York and Colorado
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved finished products
- No LegitScript certification is displayed on the site
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.