Head-to-head · WeighScore
Iron Med RX vs TideMedix
The verdict
Iron Med RX takes it — 54.8/100 to 54.3/100, but only just.
Iron Med RX grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Iron Med RX (IRON RX Telehealth) is a Dallas-based online weight-loss provider offering compounded GLP-1 with licensed-provider oversight and home delivery. TideMedix 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 | Iron Med RX | TideMedix |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 54.8/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #454 | #458 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
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
Graded #458 · C
Strengths
- Offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide GLP-1 weight care
- Treatment only after licensed-provider review when clinically appropriate
- Fully online assessment — no in-person visit required
- Published patient-care phone line: (833) 365-5589
Where it loses points
- Pricing not published on the site — shown only during intake
- Prescribing medical group and pharmacy partner not named publicly
- LegitScript certification claimed via a self-hosted badge; not independently verifiable
- Medication form (compounded vs brand) not stated on the site
- Once shipped, all sales are final — no refunds on prescriptions
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.