24hrDOC vs Apex MD
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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24hrDOC
Best for: Cash-pay patients wanting fast, low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide
Visit 24hrDOC →Apex MD
Best for: people who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included
Visit Apex MD →24hrDOC and Apex MD are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, 24hrDOC starts lower at $149/mo versus $299/mo, and Apex MD edges ahead overall (7.2 vs 7.1 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
24hrDOC
Tirzepatide $239/mo sale (regular $339/mo); semaglutide $149/mo
Apex MD
weekly injection, includes NAD/B-12/L-Carnitine, month-to-month
weekly injection, month-to-month
daily oral
daily oral
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What’s included
24hrDOC
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Apex MD
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
24hrDOC
7.1/10
Apex MD
7.2/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | 24hrDOC | Apex MD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$149/mo | $299/mo |
| Features | 8 features | 8 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 51 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About 24hrDOC
24hrDOC is a fast cash-pay telehealth service that prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including once-weekly semaglutide injections, oral semaglutide tablets, and tirzepatide. Compounded semaglutide runs about 149 dollars per month (from 249), with a 100 dollar first-order discount and doses titrated from 0.25 mg to 2 mg. The model emphasizes speed: a roughly 10-minute assessment, prescriptions within about 45 minutes, unlimited messaging, and discreet shipping from licensed pharmacies. Self-pay only, no insurance, operating 24/7. States served are not listed online.
Read our full 24hrDOC review →About Apex MD
Apex MD is a US virtual telemedicine platform licensed in all 50 states that prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Weekly injections are 299 dollars per month for compounded semaglutide and 399 dollars per month for compounded tirzepatide; daily oral versions are 349 dollars per month for semaglutide and 419 dollars per month for tirzepatide. Compounds are formulated with added NAD, B-12 and L-Carnitine. Plans include unlimited provider visits and Labcorp labs at no extra fee, with medication delivery typically in under four business days. GLP-1 microdosing is also offered.
Read our full Apex MD review →Pros & Cons
24hrDOC
What we like
- Low compounded semaglutide price, around 149 per month
- Fast model: 10-minute assessment, Rx within 45 minutes
- Injectable and oral semaglutide plus tirzepatide options
- 24/7 availability with unlimited provider messaging
Watch-outs
- Compounded only, not FDA-approved branded GLP-1s
- Self-pay only, no insurance accepted
- States served not disclosed on the site
- Fast-prescribing model offers less in-depth clinical workup
Apex MD
What we like
- Licensed in all 50 states
- Unlimited provider visits and Labcorp labs included in the plan
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide, injectable or oral
- Medication delivery typically in under four business days
Watch-outs
- Compounds bundle NAD, B-12 and L-Carnitine rather than a single-ingredient GLP-1
- Does not publicly name its compounding pharmacy or list an accreditation seal
Our Verdict
Apex MD edges out 24hrDOC with a higher overall score of 7.2/10 and is particularly strong for people who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included. 24hrDOC remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Cash-pay patients wanting fast, low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide.
Choose 24hrDOC if…
You want Cash-pay patients wanting fast, low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide and a starting price around $149/mo.
Choose Apex MD if…
You want people who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included and a starting price around $299/mo.
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