Head-to-head · WeighScore
Direct Meds vs ShedRx
The verdict
ShedRx takes it — 88/100 to 82/100.
ShedRx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. The widest formulation spread on the board — oral/sublingual routes plus standard injection.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Direct Meds | ShedRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 82/100 | 88/100 |
| Grade | B− | B+ |
| Scorecard rank | #27 | #3 |
| Semaglutide | $179/mo | $199/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $224/mo | $299/mo |
| Coverage | Not publicly listed | Not disclosed |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #27 · B−
Strengths
- Rare oral/sublingual option in addition to injectable
- All-inclusive pricing with no separate membership fee
- Both molecules — semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Intro promotional pricing near $147
Where it loses points
- Compounded only — not FDA-approved
- Pricing is company-stated, not independently live-verified
- Newer and somewhat ambiguous (operates across multiple domains)
- States served are not disclosed
Graded #3 · B+
Strengths
- Oral/sublingual options
- Competitive tirzepatide pricing
- Strong dose flexibility
Where it loses points
- States-served not disclosed
- Compounded only
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 31 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 94/100 (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.