Head-to-head · Value Score
Alan Meds vs Lumen Meds
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Alan Meds lands a Value Score of 90, Lumen Meds a 68. 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-nameLumen Meds
#282 · Grade C · Watch List
Est. first month
From $196/mo (compounded)
Save ~85% vs brand-nameThe verdict
Alan Meds takes it on Value Score, 90 to 68 — an est. $99/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Lumen Meds isn't out of it: Shoppers who want entity-transparent compounded GLP-1 with free cold shipping.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Alan Meds | Lumen Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 90 (A) | 68 (C) |
| Est. first month | $99/mo | From $196/mo (compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~93% | ~85% |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $145/mo | From $196/mo (compounded) |
| Both molecules | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Watch |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
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
Lumen Meds
Lumen Meds (lumenmeds.com) is a Delaware-incorporated compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform (Lumen Meds LLC, 128 Sunset Blvd #1214, New Castle, DE 19720).
Why it's a deal
- LegitScript Certified
- Free expedited cold shipping — important for GLP-1 cold-chain integrity
- Lifestyle coaching included, not just medication dispensing
- Orders labs when needed
- Named legal entity (Lumen Meds LLC, Delaware) with a physical address
The fine print
- $0 first-month promo — verify recurring billing and cancellation terms before committing
- Standard ongoing semaglutide price not shown (only the first-month promo)
- Per-state availability not listed
- Pharmacy partners not named
- Health quiz required before you see final per-patient pricing
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Value Score.
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 Lumen Meds.
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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.