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Direct Meds vs Eden

In our scoring, Eden edges ahead overall (7.2 vs 6.4 out of 10), and Eden costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $1,188 a year less).

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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Key differences

Price
Eden $198/mo vs Direct Meds $297/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $1,188 a year less with Eden)
Coverage
Eden 50 states (Direct Meds doesn't publish a state list)
Included
Direct Meds: medication, clinician visits, shipping; Eden: medication, shipping

How we compare providers

Direct Meds logo

Direct Meds

Affiliate partner

Also prices oral compounded semaglutide and oral compounded tirzepatide

semaglutide

$297/mo

Our score 6.4/10

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Eden logo

Eden

Affiliate partner

Best for compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with a promotional first-month price

semaglutide

$198/mo

$138 first month

Our score 7.2/10

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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.

Direct Meds

Eden

Price

Semaglutide / month

$297/mo

Better on this row: $198/mo

$138 first month

Semaglutide / year (modeled)

$3,564

Better on this row: $2,376

Tirzepatide / month

$399/mo

Better on this row: $298/mo

$238 first month

Tirzepatide / year (modeled)

$4,788

Better on this row: $3,576

Oral semaglutide / month

$249/mo

Not listed

Oral tirzepatide / month

$299/mo

Not listed

Coverage

State availability

List not published

50 states

Oral option listed

Yes

Not listed

Included in the price

Medication, clinician visits, shipping

Medication, shipping

Terms & safety

Price shown

Before intake

Before intake

Cancel anytime

No

Not disclosed

Minimum commitment

3-month prepay

Not disclosed

Early-cancellation fee

Yes

Not disclosed

FDA warning letters

1 warning letter

1 warning letter

Provider facts checked

August 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.

Direct Meds logo

Choose Direct Meds if…

  • Lists oral compounded semaglutide and oral compounded tirzepatide, which Eden doesn't price
  • All-inclusive pricing covers medication, consultations, supplies, and 1–2 day temperature-controlled shipping
  • LegitScript Certified

What to weigh up

  • 1 FDA warning letter on record
  • About $1,188 a year more than Eden for compounded semaglutide
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Eden logo

Choose Eden if…

  • About $1,188 a year less than Direct Meds for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
  • Publishes its full state list (50 states)

What to weigh up

  • 1 FDA warning letter on record
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Explore the scoring factors

Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.

Direct Meds

6.4/10

Overall

Eden

7.2/10

Value25%

6.0A
vs
B
7.0

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
7.5

User Experience15%

6.5A
vs
B
7.0

Trust & Safety15%

3.8A
vs
B
7.3

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
7.5

Support10%

6.9A
vs
B
7.0

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Direct Meds vs Eden: FAQ

For compounded semaglutide, Eden costs less: about $1,188 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.
Eden scores higher overall at 7.2/10 versus 6.4/10. That said, Direct Meds remains a solid alternative.
Both Direct Meds and Eden 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.
Direct Meds: $297, about $3,564 a year. Eden: $198, about $2,376 a year; first month $138. Eden costs about $1,188 less a year at these prices.
Direct Meds doesn't publish a state list. Eden publishes 50 states. Where a list isn't published, confirm your state during sign-up before paying.
Direct Meds: cancel anytime — no; minimum commitment — 3-month prepay; early-cancellation fee — yes. Eden doesn't state its cancellation terms. Check the provider's own terms before you buy.

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