Alternatives
If Direct Meds isn't the right fit, these are the providers that work most like it, matched on medication, brand-name access, price, the video visit and where they serve, each with what is different and a link to our full review.
Direct Meds offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. Its standing prices: semaglutide $249 a month, rising to $297 at the higher doses; tirzepatide $299 a month, rising to $399 at the higher doses. That starting price is $60 above the middle of the providers we list ($189). Direct Meds starts with an online questionnaire, with no live video visit. It lists its service area as most states (not MS, LA, CA).
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Against Direct Meds, CoreAge Rx starts $150 lower on semaglutide ($99 vs $249) and $150 lower on tirzepatide ($149 vs $299) a month. CoreAge Rx keeps one price at every dose, while Direct Meds' rises as the dose climbs. CoreAge Rx says it covers all 50 states, wider than Direct Meds' area.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and no video visit.
Against Direct Meds, HumeCare+ starts $50 lower on semaglutide ($199 vs $249) and about level on tirzepatide ($299 vs $299) a month. HumeCare+ keeps one price at every dose, while Direct Meds' rises as the dose climbs.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.
Against Direct Meds, SkinnyRx starts about level on semaglutide ($249 vs $249) and about level on tirzepatide ($299 vs $299) a month. SkinnyRx keeps one price at every dose, while Direct Meds' rises as the dose climbs. SkinnyRx has an FDA warning letter of its own; its review covers what it says.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.
Chosen by what Direct Meds offers, not by our score: the same medications, brand-name access, price band, visit format and service area.
Against Direct Meds, RX Bella starts about level on semaglutide ($249 vs $249) and about level on tirzepatide ($299 vs $299) a month. RX Bella keeps one price at every dose, while Direct Meds' rises as the dose climbs.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.
Against Direct Meds, Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center starts $49 lower on semaglutide ($200 vs $249) and about level on tirzepatide ($300 vs $299) a month.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.
Weightstry bills semaglutide every 4 weeks ($249) and Direct Meds a month ($249); over a year that is about $3,237 against $2,988. Weightstry's price includes lab work and coaching, which Direct Meds doesn't state.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.
Against Direct Meds, TMates starts about level on semaglutide ($249 vs $249) and about level on tirzepatide ($297 vs $299) a month. TMates keeps one price at every dose, while Direct Meds' rises as the dose climbs.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.
Fitstry bills semaglutide every 4 weeks ($249) and Direct Meds a month ($249); over a year that is about $3,237 against $2,988. Fitstry bills tirzepatide every 4 weeks ($339) and Direct Meds a month ($299); over a year that is about $4,407 against $3,588.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care and a similar price.
Rixa Health bills semaglutide every 4 weeks ($195) and Direct Meds a month ($249); over a year that is about $2,535 against $2,988. Rixa Health bills tirzepatide every 4 weeks ($280) and Direct Meds a month ($299); over a year that is about $3,640 against $3,588.
Matched on the same medications, compounded-only care, a similar price and no video visit.
Direct Meds lists most states (not MS, LA, CA). Of the providers on this page, CoreAge Rx says it serves all 50 states, so it is the place to start if Direct Meds can't treat you where you live.
For semaglutide, NativeMed, RxION Health and Zera Health list a lower standing price than Direct Meds' $249 a month. Check what each price includes before switching; first-month promotions are not counted.
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