Head-to-head · Value Score
Precision Telemed vs altRX
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Precision Telemed lands a Value Score of 89, altRX a 72. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
Precision Telemed
#10 · Grade A · Great Deal
Est. first month
$149/mo
Save ~89% vs brand-namealtRX
#187 · Grade C · Watch List
Est. first month
From $149/mo (starting dose, compounded)
Save ~89% vs brand-nameThe verdict
Precision Telemed takes it on Value Score, 89 to 72 — an est. $149/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. altRX isn't out of it: Shoppers who want the only platform offering all four brand-name GLP-1s plus compounded.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Precision Telemed | altRX |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 89 (A) | 72 (C) |
| Est. first month | $149/mo | From $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~89% | ~89% |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo | From $249/mo (starting dose, 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.
Precision Telemed
A LegitScript-certified, all-50-state program with an honest $149 / $199 flat price on both molecules.
Why it's a deal
- LegitScript-certified and available in all 50 states
- Flat $149 semaglutide / $199 tirzepatide — no step-up
- Both molecules priced up front
The fine print
- Not the rock-bottom sticker — sub-$100 sema tiers exist
- No brand-name or oral option
altRX
altRX is a dual-modality telehealth platform offering compounded GLP-1s plus all four brand-name FDA-approved options — Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound — the most comprehensive brand-name lineup in…
Why it's a deal
- Offers all four brand-name FDA-approved GLP-1s (Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound) — the most comprehensive brand-name access we've reviewed
- LegitScript Certified with a publicly verifiable seal
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- Transparent pricing across all six product tiers (compounded plus four brand-name)
- All-inclusive pricing — consult, prescription, and shipping with no hidden fees
The fine print
- States-served list not disclosed
- 503A/503B pharmacy partner not named (only 'multiple USA-certified pharmacies')
- 503A vs 503B designation not specified
- No named medical director
- Corporate physical address not disclosed
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Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores Precision Telemed is ranked on the Precision Telemed alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to altRX.
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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.