PauseRX review
Value Score73/100
PauseRX is a nationwide compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform notable for its transparency: it names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy in Gilbert, AZ), its physician network (Beluga Health).
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Advertised price
$199/mo
How much does PauseRX cost?
The price PauseRX publishes is $199/mo. Tirzepatide is listed at From $249/mo (starting dose, compounded). That rate holds after the first month — there is no step-up we can find. That works out about 43% under the $349/mo brand-name self-pay price for Wegovy.
- Semaglutide
- $199/mo
- Tirzepatide
- From $249/mo (starting dose, compounded)
- Coverage
- Coverage not published
- Brand-name
- Yes
The Value Score card
PauseRX scored on our six published factors. See the methodology.
Why it's a deal
- Names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy, Gilbert AZ) — buyers can independently verify its licensure
- Names its physician network (Beluga Health) — you can research the clinical platform handling your prescriptions
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- Corporate legal entity disclosed (PauseRX, Inc.) — uncommon for direct-to-consumer GLP-1 platforms
- Flat $199 'all doses' compounded semaglutide pricing — no per-tier escalation
Read the fine print
- States served not listed — site claims nationwide, but you must contact support to confirm availability
- Restrictive cancellation policy — orders can't be changed or canceled once submitted, and medications can't be returned
- No named medical director (Beluga Health is the network, not a named MD)
- LegitScript certification number not shown — badge only, so no direct lookup
- Insurance not accepted — cash-pay only; HSA/FSA eligibility not confirmed
The bottom line
Best for: Shoppers who want explicit 503A pharmacy and physician-network disclosure.
For comparison, see CoreAge Rx, a featured partner (Value Score 81/100).
Programs to compare
Compare with other deals
The programs scoring closest to PauseRX, out of 428 others we track.
Shopping PauseRX against a specific rival? We put it head to head with our featured partner on CoreAge Rx vs PauseRX, and every program that undercuts or outscores it — starting with LumiMeds, the closest match on score — is ranked on the PauseRX alternatives ranking.
- From $89/moLumiMeds— LumiMeds is a LegitScript-certified telehealth practice licensed in all 50 states, selling compounded semaglutide from $89 and compounded tirzepatide from $125 a month with no membership fee, prescribed by a physician board-certified in obesity medicine.73/100
- From $119/moMeasured— Metabolic-health membership pairing GLP-1 treatment with 1:1 nutrition support and board-certified provider care.73/100
- From $139/moNuvaHealth— NuvaHealth is a LegitScript-certified compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide starting at $159 first-month and compounded tirzepatide starting at $259 first-month.73/100
- From $135/moSomi Health— Somi Health is a telehealth weight-loss provider offering compounded GLP-1 medications - compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections plus an oral semaglutide tablet.73/100
- From $199/moTOM Weight Loss— TOM Weight Loss is a two-state clinic run by a triple board-certified physician, charging $199 a month for compounded semaglutide at any dose up to 2.4 mg a week, with tirzepatide from $249.73/100
- $225/moTru2u— Tru2u is a US direct-to-consumer telehealth and wellness store offering provider-guided compounded GLP-1 weight-loss therapy alongside hair, skincare, and supplement lines.73/100
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Pricing and coverage on this page come from PauseRX's own website; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology."% vs brand-name self-pay" compares a program's lowest disclosed monthly price against $349/mo, Wegovy's self-pay price at NovoCare Pharmacy, every standard dose after the two-month intro offer (checked October 2026). Prices change — confirm on PauseRX's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.