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Alternatives to altRx

People usually look past altRx because it scores lowest on postpartum & breastfeeding guidance (40/100) in our rubric, and because fDA warning letter 728236, dated June 8, 2026, to Trinity HealthCare Supply, LLC dba altRx, over labels suggesting it compounds the drugs and 'clinically proven' claims for compounded GLP-1s.

Where altRx is strongest
True monthly cost — 85/100
Semaglutide
$89/mo
Tirzepatide
$149/mo
Coverage
All 50 states (provider availability varies by state)

Compare the altRx review with the options below. CoreAge Rx is a featured partner; commissions do not change a provider's score.

Featured partner

Metabolic-Fit 86/100 · Grade B

CoreAge Rx

CoreAge's officially linked public offer advertises compounded semaglutide at $79/month and tirzepatide at $129/month across doses, with care and overnight shipping included. It describes one-time purchases without a required subscription. Main navigation still shows semaglutide from $99; confirm your prescription quantity and total, and read the refund limits before paying.

Semaglutide
$79/mo advertised flat price; confirm prescription quantity and total
Tirzepatide
$129/mo advertised flat price; confirm prescription quantity and total
Coverage
US service; state restrictions vary by therapy — confirm during intake
Brand-name
Compounded only
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More alternatives for your priorities

yourEra

Metabolic-Fit 76/100 · Grade C

A low-entry, all-in compounded program with both molecules, one price at every dose and a clean cancel-anytime policy — appealing, though the 'from' price isn't explained and the outcome claims are unverified marketing.

  • $10 less per month on average than altRx
  • scores 76/100 against altRx's 56
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Strut Health

Metabolic-Fit 80/100 · Grade B−

Physician-founded and genuinely cheap, with both molecules in a lozenge or a shot and a free MD visit — but a February 2026 FDA misbranding letter is a caveat a mother should read before signing up.

  • has an oral option if you would rather not inject
  • scores 80/100 against altRx's 56
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Mondae

Metabolic-Fit 46/100 · Grade C

Mondae lists semaglutide at $87 a month and tirzepatide at $126 with a one-month plan. Its lower $69 and $114 averages require six-month prepayments of $414 and $684.

  • $2 less per month on average than altRx
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ShedRx

Metabolic-Fit 76/100 · Grade C

The widest menu on our list — injections, sublingual lozenges, daily drops, four brand-name pens and the approved oral GLP-1 — with three compounding pharmacies named, prices published for every plan length, and cancellation terms among the most restrictive we have read.

  • has an oral option if you would rather not inject
  • scores 76/100 against altRx's 56
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Pepti

Metabolic-Fit 58/100 · Grade C

Pepti publishes semaglutide prices of $99–$199 a month and tirzepatide prices of $159–$319, depending on dose. Medication, physician care and shipping are included without a separate membership fee.

  • has an oral option if you would rather not inject
  • scores 58/100 against altRx's 56
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Breeze Meds

Metabolic-Fit 78/100 · Grade C

Semaglutide: $199/mo; tirzepatide: Starting at $399/mo. Oral semaglutide starts at $299 and oral tirzepatide at $399; confirm your dose, plan length and cancellation terms.

  • has an oral option if you would rather not inject
  • scores 78/100 against altRx's 56
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Factor Health MD

Metabolic-Fit 40/100 · Grade C

Semaglutide: From $79.99/mo; tirzepatide: From $149.99/mo. These are advertised starting amounts; dose, plan duration and renewal conditions need confirmation.

  • $9.01 less per month on average than altRx
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Harbor

Metabolic-Fit 63/100 · Grade C

Advertised dose-flat monthly plans are $99 for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with care, medication and shipping included. Confirm the selected supply and plan. Cancellation stops future renewal; after prescribing, payments including unused prepaid months are nonrefundable under the stated policy.

  • scores 63/100 against altRx's 56
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NextMeds

Metabolic-Fit 39/100 · Grade C

Its recorded operator, Trinity HealthCare Supply LLC dba altRx, received FDA warning letter 728236 concerning another website. NextMeds’ current catalog lists semaglutide at $79 a month and tirzepatide at $129, with the same renewal prices. Its $49 headline requires the $588 annual semaglutide plan.

  • $10 less per month on average than altRx
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