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Alternatives to Actin

Actin scores 67/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.

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Actin at a glance

Semaglutide
$169/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $143/mo on a 3-month plan, $116/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
Tirzepatide
$269/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $209/mo on a 3-month plan, $166/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
Coverage
Coverage not published
Brand-name GLP-1s
No, compounded only
Oral option
No
Pricing verified
October 2026

3 of the 8 programs below list semaglutide for less than Actin's $169 a month. 6 of the 8 list tirzepatide for less than its $269 a month.

Actin is a multi-condition telehealth platform that sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at published one-, three- and six-month rates with no membership fee, prescribed through Beluga Health and filled by three named pharmacies.

Best for: Shoppers who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide at a price shown before the questionnaire, with weight, hormone and longevity care on one account.

What Actin does well

  • Prices published on each product page before you start: semaglutide $169/mo month-to-month, tirzepatide $269/mo
  • No membership fee; supplies, dose adjustments and shipping are included
  • Names its pharmacies (The Pharmacy Hub, GreenwichRX, Hallandale Pharmacy) and its medical group (Beluga Health, P.A.)
  • A lower-dose GLP-1 microdose plan from $133/mo, priced the same at every dose
  • Skip or cancel anytime

Why readers look for an alternative

  • The 'starting at' prices ($116 and $166) are six-month plan rates
  • All compounded; no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound
  • All sales are final and fees aren't refunded
  • No states-served list is published
  1. Partner
    01A

    CoreAge Rx

    CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.

    Sema
    $99/mo
    Tirz
    $149/mo
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Actin: $70/mo less for semaglutide · $120/mo less for tirzepatide

    Visit CoreAge Rx CoreAge Rx vs Actin →
  2. 02C

    Hello Alpha

    Hello Alpha is a well-established women's telehealth brand that also genuinely prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and orforglipron/Foundayo) rather than compounded versions.

    Sema
    $79/moBrand Wegovy, plus a separate fee
    Tirz
    $79/moBrand Mounjaro, plus a separate fee
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Actin: $90/mo less for semaglutide · $190/mo less for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s · offers an oral option

    Visit Hello Alpha Hello Alpha vs Actin →
  3. 03C

    Ark Health

    Ark Health sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections, plus a personalized oral GLP-1 option, through a platform with clinical services provided by Beluga Health.

    Sema
    $169/moCompounded injection
    Tirz
    $249/moCompounded injection
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Actin: $20/mo less for tirzepatide · offers an oral option

    Visit Ark Health Ark Health vs Actin →
  4. 04C

    Basal Health

    Basal Health offers physician-supervised compounded tirzepatide with flat dose pricing and four-week billing.

    Sema
    Not disclosed
    Tirz
    $299Every 4 weeks (all doses, compounded; $149 introductory first cycle)
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Actin: $30/mo more for tirzepatide

    Visit Basal Health Basal Health vs Actin →
  5. 05C

    CLYR Health

    CLYR Health sells dose-priced compounded injections in one-time supplies, plus brand-name oral Foundayo, with clinical services through MD Integrations.

    Sema
    $169Per 28 days (one-time 0.4 mg weekly vial, compounded)
    Tirz
    $249Per month supply (5 mg weekly; first 2.5 mg month $149, compounded)
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with Actin: $20/mo less for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s · offers an oral option

    Visit CLYR Health CLYR Health vs Actin →
  6. 06C

    Obu Health

    Obu Health offers compounded GLP-1 injections at the same price across doses, with named physician and pharmacy partners.

    Sema
    $190/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates
    Tirz
    $239/moAll doses, compounded; lower prepaid rates
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Actin: $21/mo more for semaglutide · $30/mo less for tirzepatide

    Visit Obu Health Obu Health vs Actin →
  7. 07C

    Iron Med RX

    Iron Med Rx is a Dallas-based telehealth clinic bundling GLP-1 weight loss with peptides, men's/women's health, and NAD+ programs, advertising an entry price of $149 with free shipping and no insurance required.

    Sema
    $149/moStarting price, compounded; confirm plan term
    Tirz
    $149/moStarting price, compounded; confirm plan term
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Actin: $20/mo less for semaglutide · $120/mo less for tirzepatide · offers an oral option

    Visit Iron Med RX Iron Med RX vs Actin →
  8. 08C

    Fierce Health

    Fierce Health sells standard compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on monthly or prepaid plans, plus separate lower-dose programs; current monthly sale prices are $199 and $299.

    Sema
    $199/moMonthly plan, sale price, compounded
    Tirz
    $299/moMonthly plan, sale price, compounded
    Coverage
    30 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with Actin: $30/mo more for semaglutide · $30/mo more for tirzepatide

    Visit Fierce Health Fierce Health vs Actin →

Assume any provider we list may compensate us — it never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing and coverage reflect public disclosures at last review; confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.

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