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altRX vs Kina

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

altRX

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want one compounded price that stays the same at every dose.

Semaglutide / month
$89/moAll doses, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$149/moAll doses, compounded
Index 70/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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Kina

Provider comparison

Women in perimenopause or menopause who want GLP-1 weight care bundled with HRT and menopause care under one named clinical lead.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moFlex Dose injection, same price at every dose, compounded; first month $169; dissolving tablet $279/mo
Tirzepatide / month
$249/moInjection, same price at every dose, compounded; first month $169; sublingual drops $229/mo
Index 70/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Kina pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Both score 70/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

altRX

Kina

Semaglutide / month
altRX: $89/moAll doses, compounded
Kina: $199/moFlex Dose injection, same price at every dose, compounded; first month $169; dissolving tablet $279/mo
Tirzepatide / month
altRX: $149/moAll doses, compounded
Kina: $249/moInjection, same price at every dose, compounded; first month $169; sublingual drops $229/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
altRX: $1,068
Kina: $2,388
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
altRX: $1,788
Kina: $2,988
State availability
altRX: Coverage not published
Kina: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
altRX: Not listed
Kina: Yes
Brand-name access listed
altRX: Yes
Kina: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
altRX: October 2026
Kina: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

altRX

Shoppers who want one compounded price that stays the same at every dose.

Reasons to consider it

  • Same price at every dose — titrating up does not raise the monthly cost, unlike per-mg-tiered competitors
  • No membership fee, no insurance required; price stated to be all-in (consultation, dosing plan, medication, free delivery, clinician support)
  • LegitScript certified

What to weigh up

  • The site runs countdown banners saying the price is about to rise, but $89 and $149 have stayed in place past each deadline, so don't rush a decision on account of the clock
  • No compounding pharmacy is individually named, only '503A compounding pharmacies within the altRx network'
  • No states-served list is published; the only geographic detail is special handling for California residents

Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Trinity HealthCare Supply, LLC dba altRx in June 2026. We still list and link to altRX; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check altRX pricing Read the full altRX review

Kina

Women in perimenopause or menopause who want GLP-1 weight care bundled with HRT and menopause care under one named clinical lead.

Reasons to consider it

  • Names an actual clinical lead (Dr. Shannon Arora, PharmD) tied to a real affiliated practice with an address
  • LegitScript badge with a working verification link
  • Consultation/physician-review fee is bundled into the price rather than charged separately

What to weigh up

  • The $169 'starting at' price is the first month only; ongoing prices run $199 to $279 a month depending on the form
  • Not a dedicated GLP-1 company -- weight/GLP-1 is one of six categories on a menopause-focused platform
  • No named compounding pharmacy partner

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Kina pricing Read the full Kina review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

altRXKina
Normalized Cost/Month
altRX:
88/100
Kina:
73/100
Price Transparency
altRX:
94/100
Kina:
94/100
Nationwide Access
altRX:
24/100
Kina:
24/100
Formulation Options
altRX:
79/100
Kina:
77/100
Clinical Oversight
altRX:
70/100
Kina:
88/100
Contract Flexibility
altRX:
55/100
Kina:
61/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.