Head-to-head · Value Score
Alan Meds vs Effecty
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Alan Meds lands a Value Score of 90, Effecty a 84. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
Alan Meds
#7 · Grade A · Best Value
Est. first month
$99/mo
Save ~93% vs brand-nameEffecty
#38 · Grade B+ · Good Value
Est. first month
From $160/mo (compounded)
Save ~88% vs brand-nameThe verdict
Alan Meds takes it on Value Score, 90 to 84 — an est. $99/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Effecty isn't out of it: Shoppers who want nationwide compounded semaglutide with brand-name fallback.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Alan Meds | Effecty |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 90 (A) | 84 (B+) |
| Est. first month | $99/mo | From $160/mo (compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~93% | ~88% |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $160/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $145/mo | From $240/mo (compounded) |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Watch |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Alan Meds
Double-digit semaglutide ($99) and a $145 tirzepatide, both nationwide, with an oral route for the needle-shy.
Why it's a deal
- $99 flat semaglutide and a low $145 tirzepatide
- Available in all 50 states
- Offers an oral/sublingual route
The fine print
- Not LegitScript-certified — do your own pharmacy diligence
- Newer operator with a thin public track record
Effecty
Effecty offers compounded GLP-1 injections ($160–$205/mo) plus brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro.
Why it's a deal
- Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro)
- LegitScript certified
- Ships to all states nationwide
- No membership fees — transparent pricing
- Compounded semaglutide from $160/mo on annual plan
The fine print
- Brand-name options at full retail price ($1,300–$1,600/mo)
- Also offers longevity and women's HRT (broader platform)
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Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores Alan Meds is ranked on the Alan Meds alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Effecty.
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Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.