Head-to-head · Value Score
Alan Meds vs ZYP Medical
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Alan Meds lands a Value Score of 90, ZYP Medical 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-nameZYP Medical
#42 · Grade B+ · Good Value
Est. first month
$150/mo
Save ~89% 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. ZYP Medical isn't out of it: Shoppers who want men in NE, IA, SD, KS, CO, or AZ wanting low-cost compounded GLP-1s with oral option.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Alan Meds | ZYP Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 90 (A) | 84 (B+) |
| Est. first month | $99/mo | $150/mo |
| Save vs brand-name | ~93% | ~89% |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | $150/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $145/mo | $233/mo |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Flat — no step-up |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 6 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
ZYP Medical
ZYP Medical is a men's-health-oriented telehealth practice prescribing compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss across six states.
Why it's a deal
- Transparent flat-rate pricing including medication and shipping with no hidden fees
- Low $50 initial one-hour consultation
- Offers both injectable and oral tirzepatide options
- No membership fees and pricing decreases as treatment progresses
- Care from a board-certified family nurse practitioner
The fine print
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
- Available in only six states (NE, IA, SD, KS, CO, AZ)
- Cash-pay only; no insurance noted
- No named compounding pharmacy partner disclosed
- No LegitScript certification shown on site
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 ZYP Medical.
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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.