Medsol RX vs Collective
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Medsol RX
Best for: flexible, HSA/FSA-eligible compounded GLP-1 plans with a care coach
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Collective
Best for: the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee
Visit Collective →Medsol RX and Collective 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, Collective starts lower at $59/mo versus $209/mo, and Collective edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.3 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
Medsol RX
12-mo plan; $229 (6-mo), $249 (3-mo), or $199 first month then $279 month-to-month
From ~$250/mo compounded; varies by dose
Collective
Verbatim: 'Compounded Semaglutide: $59/month. Same price, every dose. Cancel anytime.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — the site states 'What does it cost? $59/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $907 ($75.58/mo equivalent).
Verbatim: 'Compounded Tirzepatide: $69/month. Same price, any dose.' ⛔ EXCLUDES the required membership — 'The cost is $69/month + $199 annual membership.' First-year total is $1,027 ($85.58/mo equivalent).
Verbatim: 'Requires Collective membership: 21 day free trial, then a low annual $199 membership fee. No recurring monthly membership charges.' Charged yearly, not monthly. Terms of Use: 'all membership fees are non-refundable, and partial-period refunds are not provided.'
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What’s included
Medsol RX
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Included
Collective
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.
Medsol RX
7.3/10
Collective
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Medsol RX | Collective |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $209/mo | ✓$59/mo |
| Features | ✓7 features | 3 features |
| States Available | 50 | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | ✓ Yes | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Medsol RX
Medsol RX is a GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth program offering compounded semaglutide (from $209/mo) and tirzepatide, prescribed by board-certified clinicians via OpenLoop and shipped nationwide. Plans bundle the medication with a dedicated care coach, custom treatment plan, and medical oversight; it's HSA/FSA eligible with Klarna financing and offers month-to-month or 3/6/12-month options, plus microdosing and wellness add-ons.
Read our full Medsol RX review →About Collective
Collective (collective.org) is a membership-based telehealth platform from the founder of Thrive Market, selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at a flat price on every dose. Medication is billed separately from a required annual membership, and the program bundles unlimited clinician messaging, dietitian access and express cold shipping.
Read our full Collective review →Pros & Cons
Medsol RX
What we like
- Compounded semaglutide from $209/mo (12-mo plan) and tirzepatide from ~$250/mo; HSA/FSA eligible with Klarna financing
- Every plan bundles the medication, a dedicated care coach, custom treatment plan, medical oversight, and free shipping
- Board-certified clinicians via OpenLoop; same-day approvals; ships nationwide
- Month-to-month option ($199 first month) with no long-term commitment, plus microdosing and wellness add-ons
Watch-outs
- Doesn't name its compounding pharmacy (generic 'certified U.S. pharmacies')
- No legal entity name published on the site
- Tirzepatide pricing is given as a range ($250-$1,400/mo), not a fixed rate
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved (the site discloses this)
Collective
What we like
- The lowest published compounded GLP-1 medication prices we track — $59/month semaglutide and $69/month tirzepatide
- Flat pricing at every dose, so titrating up does not raise the bill
- Unlimited clinician messaging and registered-dietitian access are included rather than upsold
- 21-day free trial on the membership before the annual fee is charged
Watch-outs
- The advertised $59 and $69 exclude a mandatory $199 annual membership — the real first-year cost is $907 and $1,027
- Membership fees are non-refundable and no partial-period refunds are given
- Compounding pharmacies are described only as 'independent, third-party licensed pharmacies' and are never named
- State availability is not published on the marketing site
Our Verdict
Collective edges out Medsol RX with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee. Medsol RX remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for flexible, HSA/FSA-eligible compounded GLP-1 plans with a care coach.
Choose Medsol RX if…
You want flexible, HSA/FSA-eligible compounded GLP-1 plans with a care coach and a starting price around $209/mo.
Choose Collective if…
You want the lowest flat medication price if you can absorb an annual membership fee and a starting price around $59/mo.
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