altRX vs Brightmeds
In our scoring, both land at 7.4/10 overall, and altRX costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $1,200 a year less).
WeightLossRankings.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more
Key differences
- Price
- altRX $89/mo vs Brightmeds $189/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $1,200 a year less with altRX)
- Coverage
- Brightmeds 47 states (altRX doesn't publish a state list)
- Included
- altRX: medication, clinician visits, shipping; Brightmeds: medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: altRX 1, Brightmeds none
altRX
Affiliate partnerBest for low-cost compounded GLP-1s with brand-name Zepbound, Wegovy and Ozempic as options
semaglutide
$89
Our score 7.4/10
Brightmeds
Affiliate partnerBest for compounded or brand GLP-1 bundled with TRT and peptides for men
semaglutide
$189
Our score 7.4/10
We may earn a commission if you sign up through these links. Partner status can affect which provider we feature; it never changes a score or a price.
Costs & coverage
Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.
altRX
Brightmeds
Price
Semaglutide / month
Better on this row: $89/mo
$189/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $1,068
$2,268
Tirzepatide / month
Better on this row: $149/mo
$289/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $1,788
$3,468
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$1,149/mo
Not listed
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
$1,249/mo
Not listed
Coverage
State availability
List not published
47 states
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro
Not listed
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Medication, clinician visits, shipping, labs
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Plan quoted after intake; a price is published
Cancel anytime
Yes
Not disclosed
Minimum commitment
Single-month and multi-month plans; multi-month plans are a single, non-refundable purchase for the full term
Not disclosed
Refunds
Refund policy (Aug 25, 2026): 'ALL PAYMENTS FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE.' A medical disqualification refunds the unused portion minus consultations, provider review and other services already rendered.
Conditional 6-mo money-back guarantee
FDA warning letters
1 warning letter
Better on this row: None on record
Provider facts checked
October 2026
August 2026
Every dose and plan: altRX · Brightmeds
Get alerted when GLP-1 prices drop
Join the GLP-1 price-watch list — we re-verify 540+ providers' prices on their own sites and email you when tracked prices move.
Which fits your priorities?
Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.
Choose altRX if…
- About $1,200 a year less than Brightmeds for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Lists brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic and brand-name Zepbound / Mounjaro, which Brightmeds doesn't price
- Brand-name Zepbound, Wegovy and Ozempic available alongside compounded options
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- No published state list; confirm yours at signup
Choose Brightmeds if…
- Publishes its full state list (47 states)
- No FDA warning letters on record (altRX has 1)
- One login covers GLP-1, TRT, peptides, and longevity — convenient for men exploring weight loss and hormones
What to weigh up
- About $1,200 a year more than altRX for compounded semaglutide
- Pricing isn't itemized on the main pages — you must click through to landers or the application flow
Explore the scoring factors
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
altRX
7.4/10
Brightmeds
7.4/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Ready to start? Vetted GLP-1 providers
Vetted telehealth providers that prescribe GLP-1 online.
No insurance needed · vetted by our editors
WeightLossRankings.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more
From $219/mo
Get started →Found
Compounded GLP-1 with medication included from $169/mo cash, plus insurance help for brand GLP-1s
Read full review →From $169/mo
Get started →GobyMeds
No-membership, no-auto-renew compounded GLP-1 orders, from about $99/mo on a 3-month bundle
Read full review →From $169/mo
Get started →altRX vs Brightmeds: FAQ
Key terms, explained
New to GLP-1s? Tap any term for a quick, plain-English definition.
- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
Related comparisons
Continue exploring altRX and Brightmeds head-to-heads in the same category.
- altRX vs Amazon One Medical
- altRX vs Vytora Health
- altRX vs CoreAge Rx
- Brightmeds vs Amazon One Medical
- Brightmeds vs Vytora Health
- Brightmeds vs CoreAge Rx
Or see the full category ranking.
Wegovy®, Ozempic®, and Rybelsus® are trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. Mounjaro® and Zepbound® are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. All other product names and trademarks referenced on this page belong to their respective owners. WeightLossRankings.org is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical manufacturer. See trademark disclaimer.