altRX vs MangoRx
In our scoring, altRX edges ahead overall (7.4 vs 5.5 out of 10).
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Key differences
- Price
- altRX $89/mo for compounded semaglutide; MangoRx $299/mo for oral compounded semaglutide (different medications, so not compared on price)
- Included
- altRX: medication, clinician visits, shipping; MangoRx: medication, clinician visits
- Safety
- FDA warning letters on record: altRX 1, MangoRx 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
MangoRx
Affiliate partnerBest for men's-health shoppers who want oral compounded semaglutide at one flat price across doses
Oral compounded semaglutide
$299
$269.10 first month
Our score 5.5/10
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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
MangoRx
Price
Semaglutide / month
$89/mo
Not listed
Tirzepatide / month
$149/mo
Not listed
Oral semaglutide / month
Not listed
$299/mo
$269.10 first month
Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month
$1,149/mo
Not listed
Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month
$1,249/mo
Not listed
Coverage
Oral option listed
Not listed
Yes
Brand-name access listed
Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro
Not listed
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Medication, clinician visits
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
None
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.
Full refund if declined, else all sales final
FDA warning letters
1 warning letter
Better on this row: None on record
Provider facts checked
October 2026
August 2026
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Which fits your priorities?
Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.
Choose altRX if…
- Lists compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide and brand-name Wegovy / Ozempic, which MangoRx doesn't price
- Brand-name Zepbound, Wegovy and Ozempic available alongside compounded options
- Names its four partner compounding pharmacies, with addresses and phone numbers
What to weigh up
- 1 FDA warning letter on record
- All payments are final: no refund once you pay, except a medical disqualification minus services already used
Choose MangoRx if…
- Lists oral compounded semaglutide, which altRX doesn't price
- No FDA warning letters on record (altRX has 1)
- Men's-health telehealth that bundles GLP-1, TRT, ED, and hair care under one provider
What to weigh up
- GLP-1 formulary, pricing tiers, states served, and pharmacy partners not yet confirmed
- Cross-sells TRT alongside GLP-1s — weight-loss shoppers may get funneled into a broader men's-hormone program
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
MangoRx
5.5/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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From $139/mo
Get started →From $299/mo
Get started →SkinnyRx
Compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with the consult and free overnight shipping in one price
Read full review →From $149.25/mo
Get started →altRX vs MangoRx: FAQ
Key terms, explained
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- 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
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