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Gatlan vs Iron Med RX

Gatlan
Graded #389

Higher grade

vs+3
Iron Med RX
Graded #454

Lower grade

The verdict

Gatlan takes it — 57.8/100 to 54.8/100.

Gatlan grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Gatlan is a telehealth platform offering compounded tirzepatide for weight management, positioned around "doctor-level care, minus the friction." Its standout feature is named clinical leadership — Chief…

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Factor by factor

The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.

Cost valueEven
45
45
Dose & formulationIron Med RX +11
40
51
Clinical oversightGatlan +11
82
71
Labs & monitoringGatlan +10
62
52
FulfillmentGatlan +12
70
58
Contract termsEven
55
55
Gatlan · left barIron Med RX · right bar

The numbers

MetricGatlanIron Med RX
WeighScore57.8/10054.8/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#389#454
SemaglutideNot disclosedNot disclosed
TirzepatideNot disclosedNot disclosed
Coverage44 statesCoverage not published
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyCompounded only
Oral / sublingualInjection onlyYes
Gatlan

Graded #389 · C

Strengths

  • Named Chief Medical Advisor with verifiable credentials — Dr. Robert Lufkin, UCLA/USC professor — rare in this market
  • 44 states explicitly listed — you can confirm coverage without starting the sign-up flow
  • 'Doctor-Level Care, Minus the Friction' positioning targets buyers wanting premium clinical attention
  • Fully online process with concierge delivery and monitoring
  • Compounded tirzepatide confirmed

Where it loses points

  • Pricing not shown publicly — fully gated behind the sign-up flow
  • Unclear whether compounded semaglutide is offered — only tirzepatide is mentioned on the site
  • LegitScript certification status not disclosed
  • 503A/503B pharmacy partner not named, and designation not specified
  • No compounded-medication disclaimer published
Iron Med RX

Graded #454 · C

Strengths

  • Unusually broad GLP-1 lineup — compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both oral tablets and injection, plus microdosing and longevity add-ons
  • Online process with licensed-provider oversight, virtual consults, progress tracking and home delivery
  • Oral tablet options for people who would rather not inject

Where it loses points

  • Prices are not shown publicly — you only see costs after creating an account, so you cannot compare value upfront
  • Labels its oral semaglutide 'research-grade' — wording usually tied to research/non-prescription peptides; confirm it is prescribed for human use
  • Does not name its compounding pharmacy or list the states it serves; the listed address is a private mailbox (PMB), not a clinic
  • Compounded GLP-1 only — no brand-name or insurance options; small, lightly documented operation

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.

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