AskRx
AskRx is a US telehealth platform whose board-certified physicians exclusively prescribe FDA-approved, brand-name GLP-1 medications for weight loss - no compounded drugs.
- Semaglutide
- $349/mo (all doses, brand-name)
- Tirzepatide
- $299/mo (2.5 mg dose, brand-name)
- Coverage
- All 50 states
- Brand-name
- Yes
Weigh AskRx against the full graded field on the best semaglutide providers scorecard, or line it up against its closest alternatives.
Factor breakdown
These are recorded editorial marks, not a measure of clinical outcomes. Current prices and policies may differ from those used in the marks. See the methodology.
Strengths
- Prescribes only FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1s, no compounded drugs
- LegitScript approved and HIPAA compliant
- Board-certified physicians trained in obesity medicine
- Transparent dose-based pricing published on site
- Available in all 50 states
What to consider
- Cash-pay model; medication cost billed separately by the pharmacy
- Does not dispense medication itself, so fulfillment depends on third-party pharmacies
- No compounded lower-cost alternative offered
- Specific list of supported states is not published
Bottom line — Grade C
Best for: People who want a brand-name-only GLP-1 prescriber routing to NovoCare or LillyDirect.
Site position #480 of 541. Commercial relationships affect placement, not the score. See our featured provider, CoreAge Rx (#1), for comparison.
Closest here
The rankings grading nearest AskRx — the realistic shortlist.
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Pricing/verification reflect AskRx's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on AskRx's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.