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altRX vs TrimRx

In our scoring, TrimRx edges ahead overall (7.7 vs 7.4 out of 10), and altRX costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $1,080 a year less).

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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Key differences

Price
altRX $89/mo vs TrimRx $179/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $1,080 a year less with altRX)
Included
altRX: medication, clinician visits, shipping; TrimRx: medication, clinician visits, shipping
Safety
FDA warning letters on record: altRX 1, TrimRx none

How we compare providers

altRX logo

altRX

Affiliate partner

Best for low-cost compounded GLP-1s with brand-name Zepbound, Wegovy and Ozempic as options

semaglutide

$89/mo

Our score 7.4/10

TrimRx logo

TrimRx

Affiliate partner

No FDA warning letters on record

semaglutide

$179/mo

$149 first month

Our score 7.7/10

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

TrimRx

Price

Semaglutide / month

Better on this row: $89/mo

$179/mo

$149 first month

Semaglutide / year (modeled)

Better on this row: $1,068

$2,148

Tirzepatide / month

Better on this row: $149/mo

$259/mo

Tirzepatide / year (modeled)

Better on this row: $1,788

$3,108

Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / month

Better on this row: $1,149/mo

$1,579/mo

Brand Wegovy / Ozempic / year (modeled)

Better on this row: $13,788

$18,948

Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / month

$1,249/mo

$1,249/mo

Brand Zepbound / Mounjaro / year (modeled)

$14,988

$14,988

Coverage

Brand-name access listed

Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro

Wegovy / Ozempic, Zepbound / Mounjaro

Included in the price

Medication, clinician visits, shipping

Medication, clinician visits, shipping

Terms & safety

Price shown

Before intake

Before intake

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.

Not disclosed

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 · TrimRx

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Which fits your priorities?

Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.

altRX logo

Choose altRX if…

  • About $1,080 a year less than TrimRx for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
  • 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
TrimRx logo

Choose TrimRx if…

  • No FDA warning letters on record (altRX has 1)
  • Free shipping with medication delivered to your door monthly — can start as soon as the next day
  • Price-stability promise: "switch and keep your current dose," with no advertised mid-program price hikes

What to weigh up

  • About $1,080 a year more than altRX for compounded semaglutide
  • Async, questionnaire-based intake — no mandatory video visit with a clinician before prescribing

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

Overall

TrimRx

7.7/10

Value25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Effectiveness25%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
7.5

Trust & Safety15%

6.8A
vs
B
6.8

Accessibility10%

7.0A
vs
B
7.0

Support10%

7.4A
vs
B
7.5

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altRX vs TrimRx: FAQ

For compounded semaglutide, altRX costs less: about $1,080 less a year at the standing price, with no prepay or separate membership listed (not a first-month promo). See Costs & coverage above for each medication side by side.
TrimRx scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus 7.4/10, and is particularly strong for best overall value. That said, altRX is a better fit if you want low-cost compounded GLP-1s with brand-name Zepbound, Wegovy and Ozempic as options.
Both altRX and TrimRx are affiliate partners, meaning we may earn a commission if you sign up through our links. Our scores are assigned editorially using the same six-dimension framework for every provider — partnership never changes a score. We disclose every commercial relationship.
altRX: $89, about $1,068 a year. TrimRx: $179, about $2,148 a year; first month $149. altRX costs about $1,080 less a year at these prices.
altRX doesn't publish a state list. TrimRx doesn't publish a state list. Where a list isn't published, confirm your state during sign-up before paying.
altRX: cancel anytime — yes; minimum commitment — Single-month and multi-month plans; multi-month plans are a single, non-refundable purchase for the full term; early-cancellation fee — not disclosed. TrimRx doesn't state its cancellation terms. Check the provider's own terms before you buy.

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