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Alternatives to StackMD

StackMD scores 64/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.

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StackMD at a glance

Semaglutide
$125$225 per vial (compounded; monthly cost depends on the prescribed dose)
Tirzepatide
$199$449 per vial (compounded; monthly cost depends on the prescribed dose)
Coverage
All 50 states
Brand-name GLP-1s
Yes
Oral option
Yes
Pricing verified
October 2026

StackMD publishes a strength-based vial catalog for compounded GLP-1 injections, oral tablets and separate consultations for brand-name medication.

Best for: Readers who want to compare vial strengths and formulations, with the dose and refill total confirmed before payment.

What StackMD does well

  • Publishes vial ranges of $125–$225 semaglutide and $199–$449 tirzepatide
  • Offers oral semaglutide and tirzepatide tablets
  • Lists Wegovy and Zepbound consultations separately from medication
  • Telehealth is offered in all 50 states, with treatment-specific restrictions

Why readers look for an alternative

  • A vial price is not a fixed monthly cost; ask how long your prescribed vial lasts
  • Brand consultation fees do not include the medication
  • Does not name its dispensing pharmacies
  • Consultation fees can be non-refundable even if no prescription is issued
  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 StackMD: compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

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

    Harmony Wellness Clinic

    Harmony Wellness Clinic is a nurse-practitioner-led telehealth practice with dose-level GLP-1 pricing and a published network covering 35 states and Washington, D.C.

    Sema
    $200/moCompounded
    Tirz
    $250/moCompounded
    Coverage
    35 states plus DC
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with StackMD: compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit Harmony Wellness Clinic Harmony Wellness Clinic vs StackMD →
  3. 03C

    Trimrose

    TrimRose is a LegitScript-verified telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide (from $269/mo) and tirzepatide (from $359/mo), plus branded Ozempic and Wegovy at much higher prices.

    Sema
    $269/moStarting dose, compounded
    Tirz
    $359/moStarting dose, compounded
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes
    Visit Trimrose Trimrose vs StackMD →
  4. 04C

    Yes Clinic

    Yes Clinic sells compounded semaglutide at $129 a month and tirzepatide at $149, flat at every dose, but the shortest plan is three months paid upfront: $387 or $447.

    Sema
    $129/mo3-month plan, billed $387 upfront, same price at every dose, compounded
    Tirz
    $149/mo3-month plan, billed $447 upfront, same price at every dose, compounded
    Coverage
    Not published
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with StackMD: compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit Yes Clinic Yes Clinic vs StackMD →
  5. 05C

    Vital Step

    Vital Step advertises compounded semaglutide "as low as $161" and tirzepatide "as low as $198" a month as injections or daily tablets, but the plan and the regular monthly price only appear once you've done the intake.

    Sema
    $161/moLowest advertised rate, compounded; the plan behind it and the regular monthly price appear only after the intake
    Tirz
    $198/moLowest advertised rate, compounded; the regular monthly price appears only after the intake
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with StackMD: compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s

    Visit Vital Step Vital Step vs StackMD →
  6. 06C

    Better U Care

    Better U Care is a telehealth practice in 21 states that charges $150 for a clinical visit to prescribe brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro, filled at a pharmacy you choose, and still sells compounded semaglutide at $298 and tirzepatide at $397 a month at its checkout.

    Sema
    $298/moSame price at every dose, medication and consultation included (priced at its own checkout; not shown on its weight-loss page)
    Tirz
    $397/moSame price at every dose, medication and consultation included (priced at its own checkout; not shown on its weight-loss page)
    Coverage
    21 states
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with StackMD: no oral option

    Visit Better U Care Better U Care vs StackMD →
  7. 07C

    AlyveRx

    AlyveRx (Alyve) is a telehealth platform selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both standard injection and proprietary PermeAct sublingual-drop form, plus brand Ozempic, Wegovy.

    Sema
    $183/moStarting dose, compounded
    Tirz
    $283/mo'Starting at'; the site banner says $329/month, compounded
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes
    Visit AlyveRx AlyveRx vs StackMD →
  8. 08C

    Shapely

    Shapely is primarily an insurance-navigation platform for branded GLP-1s, layering a separate monthly membership fee on top of medication cost.

    Sema
    $99/moPlus a separate fee, compounded
    Tirz
    $166/moPlus a separate fee, compounded
    Coverage
    4 states
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with StackMD: no oral option

    Visit Shapely Shapely vs StackMD →

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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