Head-to-head · Value Score
Alan Meds vs Nova MD
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Alan Meds lands a Value Score of 90, Nova MD a 73. 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-nameNova MD
#178 · Grade C+ · Watch List
Est. first month
From $125/mo (3-month plan, compounded)
Save ~91% vs brand-nameThe verdict
Alan Meds takes it on Value Score, 90 to 73 — an est. $99/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Nova MD isn't out of it: Shoppers who want lowest 3-month compounded pricing with an explicit microdose program.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Alan Meds | Nova MD |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 90 (A) | 73 (C+) |
| Est. first month | $99/mo | From $125/mo (3-month plan, compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~93% | ~91% |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $125/mo (3-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $145/mo | From $199/mo (3-month plan, compounded) |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| 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
Nova MD
Nova MD is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on 1-month and 3-month plans, with an uncommon explicit microdose program for both molecules.
Why it's a deal
- On-page pricing published for all four SKUs (semaglutide and tirzepatide, 1- and 3-month)
- $125/mo semaglutide and $199/mo tirzepatide 3-month plans rank among the cheapest in the market
- $50 off first tirzepatide order shown publicly
- Explicit microdose / low-dose program for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Broader menu (sermorelin, NAD+, glutathione, enclomiphene) for longevity alongside GLP-1
The fine print
- Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- Compounding pharmacy not named — only 'accredited facilities'
- LegitScript certification not confirmed (only 'Licensed US Providers' claims)
- Per-state availability not listed
- Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic
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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 Nova MD.
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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.