Strive Pharmacy
- 503A
EdgeRx Review
6.8
★★★☆☆3.4/5
Semaglutide & tirzepatide GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth · Independently scored 6.8/10
Best for: men who want a physician-led GLP-1 and peptide clinic with simple monthly pricing
EdgeRx scores highest on trust and safety in our breakdown.
Semaglutide
$199/mo
Tirzepatide
$225/mo
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
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EdgeRx is a men's peptide and longevity telehealth platform from EdgeRx Health, LLC. Compounded semaglutide ($199/mo) and tirzepatide ($225/mo) injections, each formulated with glycine and B12, are compounded by a single named 503A pharmacy, Strive Pharmacy, and billed monthly with physician review and free shipping included. You pay at checkout before the medical assessment, with a full refund if the physician doesn't prescribe.
By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
Editorially reviewed & fact-checked against primary sources · How we verify contentLast reviewed
SemaglutideTirzepatideCompoundedLegitScript VerifiedHSA/FSA AcceptedFree ShippingBoard-Certified MDsMen's-Only Protocols
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- Type
- GLP-1 telehealth provider
- Medications
- Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
- Starting price
- $199/mo
- What's included
- Medication · Consult · Shipping
- Availability
- 47 states
- FDA status
- No FDA warning letter on record
How we scored EdgeRx
Each dimension is scored algorithmically from EdgeRx’s published pricing, drugs offered, verification status, and disclosed inclusions, using the same six-dimension framework we apply to every provider.
Value25%
5.9/10At $199/mo, EdgeRx runs about 9% above the $182 median for GLP-1 providers (each program's lowest listed ongoing monthly price for compounded semaglutide).
Effectiveness25%
7.2/10EdgeRx offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide, the two GLP-1 molecules with the strongest published weight-loss trial outcomes.
User Experience15%
6.5/10Online intake and platform experience (consult included in the price); 8 platform features disclosed.
Trust & Safety15%
8.4/10Key details fully confirmed by our editors; no FDA warning letters on file; dispenses through an accredited compounding pharmacy; discloses which pharmacy makes its medication.
Accessibility10%
7.8/10EdgeRx is available in 47 states: all but Arkansas, Indiana, South Carolina. FSA/HSA cards are accepted.
Support10%
5.0/10EdgeRx provides standard clinician follow-up; no extended coaching or community program is disclosed.
6scored dimensions
669providers compared
Each checked against the provider’s own site.
Value 25%Effectiveness 25%User Experience 15%Trust & Safety 15%Accessibility 10%Support 10%
Providers that don’t post pricing up front score lower on Value and carry a cost-transparency note in their review. Read the full methodology →
How we verified this EdgeRx review
Last checked October 2026- Confirmed current pricing across 2 dose/plan tiers
- Confirmed availability in 47 states
- Confirmed what the monthly price does and doesn't include
- Verified the compounding pharmacy partner and its accreditation
- Checked the FDA warning-letter database for enforcement actions
- Walked the public intake/checkout flow on the provider's site
Pricing, availability, and compliance facts come from the provider's own site and primary regulatory records. See the sources below. Editorial confidence in this data: high.
What we checked
- Provider's own pricing page
- $199–$225/mo across 2 dose/plan tiers (checked October 2026)
- State pharmacy licensing & LegitScript status
- LegitScript Verified
- FDA warning-letter register
- No letter on file for this provider
- Compounding pharmacy partners
- Strive Pharmacy
What to expect when you sign up with EdgeRx
We walked EdgeRx’s public signup flow in October 2026 to document the process (the steps, pricing transparency, and what’s required) before you commit. (We don’t create accounts, enter medical information, or check out; this is the observable funnel, not a prescribing outcome.)
- 1Open the Semaglutide ($199/mo) or Tirzepatide ($225/mo) protocol page; the price and 'Subscription billed monthly. Cancel anytime.' are shown up front
- 2Click 'See If You Qualify' to start a short quiz; the first screen asks you to pick your health goals
- 3The next screen asks whether you've used a GLP-1 before (medical history)
- 4The checkout page (opened directly) asks for email, shipping address, and card, and lists $199 billed and delivered monthly, provider evaluation ($20) included, free shipping, and the medical intake after checkout
Price shown before you start
- Both GLP-1 protocols are now orderable; the earlier waitlist and 'Checkout coming soon' pages are gone
- Checkout comes before the medical intake ('Checkout -> Medical intake, ~5 min -> Provider reviews -> Ships discreetly'), with a full refund if not prescribed
- Checkout states the plan renews automatically at the shown cadence until you cancel, and can be paused or canceled before the next renewal
- The quiz displays an 'Excellent 4.8' rating badge with no link to the review platform behind it
- The site names its single pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy) and serves a LegitScript seal, more transparent than many competitors
EdgeRx customer support
- Phone
- (908) 516-3343
- info@edgerx.org
GLP-1 medications EdgeRx offers
Tap any medication to read our plain-English guide: how it works, dosing, side effects, and what the trials found.
Pricing
Prices re-verified
Once-weekly injection, 5 mg/mL with glycine + B12, 1-month supply; dose set and titrated by your physicianCompounded
$199/mo
semaglutide
Billed and delivered monthly at $199; physician evaluation, check-ins, and shipping included. Cancel or pause before the next refill.
Once-weekly injection, 10 mg/mL with glycine + B12, 1-month supply; dose set and titrated by your physicianCompounded
$225/mo
tirzepatide
Billed and delivered monthly at $225; physician evaluation, check-ins, and shipping included. Cancel or pause before the next refill.
Ready to get started?
Plans and promotions change often, so check EdgeRx's current pricing and active discounts before you decide.
EdgeRx compounding-pharmacy partners
Each partner below is a 503A or 503B pharmacy that EdgeRx routes prescriptions through.
What we like
- Board-certified physicians prescribe every protocol, with review usually within 24 hours
- Single named 503A pharmacy partner, Strive Pharmacy, compounding since 2018
- LegitScript seal served directly by LegitScript, a real certification
- GLP-1 doses formulated with glycine and B12 for muscle preservation and reduced nausea
- Free shipping on every order, including temperature-sensitive injectables
- HSA/FSA reimbursable through Truemed; transparent cash-pay pricing
- Cancel or pause anytime with no cancellation fee and no minimum commitment
- Refunded in full if a physician doesn't approve your protocol
Watch-outs
- You're charged at checkout, before the medical assessment and physician review
- Monthly plan renews automatically until you cancel
- Once a protocol is approved and compounded, it can't be returned or refunded
- Not available in Arkansas, Indiana, or South Carolina
- Phone line is for new customers only; order issues go through email links or a contact form
- The signup quiz shows an "Excellent 4.8" rating badge that isn't tied to any review site
- Binding arbitration and class-action waiver in the Terms of Service
- Men's-only branding and formulations, not an option for women
Is EdgeRx worth it?
EdgeRx is built for men who want a physician-led GLP-1 and peptide clinic with simple monthly pricing. It runs $199/month, squarely in the middle of what this category charges, so what you get for it matters more here than the number itself. No single feature of its GLP-1 program sets it apart from the category on its own, so the price and terms below are the things to compare.
It is LegitScript-certified. It also takes HSA/FSA payment and is staffed by board-certified clinicians.
How much EdgeRx costs
Compounded semaglutide runs $199/month and compounded tirzepatide runs $225/month.
That's roughly in line with the ~$182/month median across the GLP-1 providers we track (each program's lowest listed ongoing monthly price for compounded semaglutide).
For a direct comparison, Brightmeds runs semaglutide and tirzepatide from $189/month, so compare it with EdgeRx before you commit.
Medications: what EdgeRx prescribes
EdgeRx prescribes semaglutide (the active drug in Wegovy and Ozempic) and tirzepatide (the active drug in Zepbound and Mounjaro), the two molecules with the strongest published weight-loss trial outcomes. These are dispensed as compounded formulations from a licensed pharmacy, which is how the price stays below brand-name pens. Compounded drugs aren't FDA-approved as finished products, which is the standard trade-off across the compounded-GLP-1 market.
Who EdgeRx is best for, and who should skip it
A good fit if you…
- want a straightforward telehealth GLP-1 program and are comfortable comparing it against the alternatives below.
Look elsewhere if you…
- specifically want an FDA-approved brand-name pen instead of a compounded formulation, which this provider doesn't fill.
- need to bill insurance, since like most of this market it's cash-pay with no claims filed on your behalf.
Trust, safety, and medical oversight
EdgeRx is available in 47 states, and names the pharmacy that fills its prescriptions; we found no FDA warning letter on file for it. As with any compounded program, the most important step you can take is confirming which licensed pharmacy fills your prescription and what's in the formulation, and we explain how in our scoring methodology.
Bottom line
EdgeRx is a reasonable telehealth GLP-1 option; weigh its pricing and coverage against the alternatives below before deciding. If you're comparison-shopping, Belle Health is one of the closest alternatives we track; compare the two before deciding.
The Bottom Line
EdgeRx scores highest on trust and safety in our breakdown.
Score: 6.8/10Best for: men who want a physician-led GLP-1 and peptide clinic with simple monthly pricingFrom: $199/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions
EdgeRx is a men's peptide and longevity telehealth platform from EdgeRx Health, LLC. Compounded semaglutide ($199/mo) and tirzepatide ($225/mo) injections, each formulated with glycine and B12, are compounded by a single named 503A pharmacy, Strive Pharmacy, and billed monthly with physician review and free shipping included. You pay at checkout before the medical assessment, with a full refund if the physician doesn't prescribe. We scored it 6.8/10 across our six-dimension editorial framework.
Yes. EdgeRx is a legitimate telehealth provider. Our editors independently verified its pricing and offering and scored it 6.8/10 across our six-dimension framework, and it discloses accredited (503A/503B/PCAB) compounding. As with any medication, consult a licensed clinician before starting.
EdgeRx starts at $199/month. See the pricing table above for every tier.
EdgeRx doesn't use public promo or coupon codes: its $199/month includes the medication and the clinician visits, with no insurance or coupons needed. Third-party sites advertising "EdgeRx discount codes" are typically fake; any current offer applies automatically through the link on this page.
EdgeRx is available in 47 states. Confirm your state is covered when you start your consultation.
EdgeRx offers semaglutide (the active drug in Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (the active drug in Zepbound/Mounjaro). These are dispensed as compounded formulations.
EdgeRx dispenses compounded GLP-1s made by a licensed compounding pharmacy, with the same active ingredient as the brand drugs at a lower cash price. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved as finished products; we cover what that means in the review.
EdgeRx is a cash-pay program (no insurance required) and accepts FSA/HSA cards.
EdgeRx's price includes medication, the clinician consult and shipping. See the "what's included" strip near the top of this review.
You complete an online intake, a licensed clinician looks at whether a GLP-1 fits your situation, and, if you're approved, your medication ships to your door. You can begin the consultation directly on EdgeRx's site.
We don't find any safety warnings on file (no FDA action). The concerns our review flags are mostly transparency-related: You're charged at checkout, before the medical assessment and physician review; Monthly plan renews automatically until you cancel; Once a protocol is approved and compounded, it can't be returned or refunded; Not available in Arkansas, Indiana, or South Carolina. None are safety issues, but they're worth weighing before you sign up.
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
Sources
The primary regulatory filings and peer-reviewed studies cited throughout this EdgeRx review:
Sources & methodology (as of November 2026)
- 1.Weight Loss Rankings — GLP-1 Pricing Index 2026 (our independent dataset)— WeightLossRankings.org.
- 2.FDA — Compounding and the 503A Pharmacy Framework— U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
- 3.FDA — Drug Shortages Database (current shortage listings)— U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
- 4.PCAB — Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board Standards— Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) / PCAB.
- 5.KFF — Medicaid coverage research (anti-obesity & GLP-1 drug policy)— Kaiser Family Foundation.
- 6.STEP 1 Trial — Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (Wilding JPH et al.)— New England Journal of Medicine.PMID: 33567185.
- 7.FDA — Wegovy (semaglutide) Approval History via Drugs@FDA— U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
- 8.FDA — Ozempic (semaglutide) Prescribing Information via Drugs@FDA— U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
- 9.SURMOUNT-1 Trial — Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity (Jastreboff AM et al.)— New England Journal of Medicine.PMID: 35658024.
- 10.FDA — Zepbound (tirzepatide) Approval History via Drugs@FDA— U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
- 11.FDA — Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Prescribing Information via Drugs@FDA— U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
- 12.SURMOUNT-5 Trial — Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide Head-to-Head in Obesity (Garvey WT et al.)— New England Journal of Medicine.PMID: 40334173.
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