Alternatives
Alternatives to AVArx
AVArx scores 59/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.
AVArx at a glance
- Semaglutide
- $199/moCompounded
- Tirzepatide
- $199/moCompounded
- Coverage
- All 50 states
- Brand-name GLP-1s
- No, compounded only
- Oral option
- No
- Pricing verified
- August 2026
4 of the 8 programs below list semaglutide for less than AVArx's $199 a month. 2 of the 8 list tirzepatide for less than its $199 a month.
AVArx is a telehealth platform selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at $199/mo each, in all 50 states.
Best for: Shoppers who want a low advertised entry price and are comfortable getting exact dosing/cost only after a provider evaluation.
What AVArx does well
- Low advertised entry price ('GLP-1 care from $199')
- LegitScript verification seal displayed on the page
- Offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide evaluation
- Clear disclaimer that a prescription isn't guaranteed, which is honest rather than overpromising
Why readers look for an alternative
- The $199 headline price is not broken out by drug or dose -- real per-medication cost is undisclosed
- The obvious web address for the brand is a parked for-sale page, so make sure you're on the right site
- No named compounding pharmacy partner ('a licensed pharmacy partner' only)
- No named medical director and no published states-served list
- Partner01A94/ 100Index
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 AVArx: $100/mo less for semaglutide · $50/mo less for tirzepatide
- 02C60/ 100Index
GoodRx
GoodRx is a NASDAQ-listed prescription discount platform, not a prescriber.
- Sema
- Not disclosed
- Tirz
- $299/moBrand Zepbound KwikPen, self-pay starting price for eligible patients
- Coverage
- All 50 states
- Brand
- Yes
Compared with AVArx: $100/mo more for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s
- 03C60/ 100Index
Bloom MD
BloomMD sells compounded semaglutide at $270 with a monthly subscription or $275 as a one-time monthly plan. Tirzepatide starts at $244 on subscription or $249 one-time and rises with dose.
- Sema
- $270/moAny dose, monthly subscription, compounded; $275 one-time
- Tirz
- $244/mo2.2 mg weekly starting dose, monthly subscription; $249 one-time, compounded
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Yes
Compared with AVArx: $71/mo more for semaglutide · $45/mo more for tirzepatide · also lists brand-name GLP-1s · offers an oral option
- 04C60/ 100Index
DadVantage Men's Health
DadVantage Men's Health offers Florida men compounded GLP-1 treatment with nurse practitioner Chad Henderson, APRN, NP-BC, by video or through home visits on Florida's Gulf Coast.
- Sema
- $200 per 4 weeksCompounded, plus $50/mo care fee
- Tirz
- $200 per 4 weeks2.5 mg dose, $400 for 8 weeks, plus $50/mo care fee
- Coverage
- 1 state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with AVArx: $1/mo more for semaglutide · $1/mo more for tirzepatide
- 05C59/ 100Index
Harper Meds
Harper Meds (operated by Nexus Health Solutions LLC) is a compounded GLP-1 telehealth program starting at $149 a month with the doctor consultation, medication and shipping included; it sells tirzepatide too but doesn't publish that price.
- Sema
- From $149/moAll-in (program starting price covering the doctor consultation, medication and shipping)
- Tirz
- Not disclosed
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with AVArx: $50/mo less for semaglutide
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Nexus Health Solutions LLC dba Harper Meds in June 2026. We still list and link to Harper Meds; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
- 06C59/ 100Index
Rejuve Meds
Rejuve Meds lists compounded injections at $165 semaglutide and $265 tirzepatide monthly on twelve-month plans paid upfront or financed. Its FAQ gives different promotional and later prices, so confirm the full schedule.
- Sema
- $165/moAdvertised injection average (12-month plan paid upfront or financed; promotional terms)
- Tirz
- $265/moAdvertised injection average (12-month plan paid upfront or financed; promotional terms)
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with AVArx: $34/mo less for semaglutide · $66/mo more for tirzepatide · offers an oral option
- 07C59/ 100Index
Livea
Livea is a Minnesota clinic-and-telehealth weight-loss brand (legal entity Livea Medical, PLLC) offering compounded semaglutide from $99/mo, compounded tirzepatide from $199/mo when available, and a microdosing protocol.
- Sema
- $99/moStarting dose, compounded
- Tirz
- $199/moStarting dose, compounded
- Coverage
- 4 states
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with AVArx: $100/mo less for semaglutide
- 08C59/ 100Index
Fifty 410
Fifty 410 is a direct-to-consumer compounded-GLP-1 telehealth service.
- Sema
- $199/moAll doses, compounded
- Tirz
- $133/moStarting dose, 3-month plan, compounded
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with AVArx: $66/mo less for tirzepatide
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Aspen Aesthetics dba Fifty 410 in February 2026. We still list and link to Fifty 410; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
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.