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Direct Meds vs Concierge MD LA

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

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Direct Meds

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Needle-averse shoppers who want a sublingual route on either molecule and will pay above the going rate for it, having accepted a three-month supply as the smallest unit sold.

Semaglutide / month
$249/moSublingual, 90-day supply billed monthly
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moSublingual, 90-day supply billed monthly
Index 71/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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Concierge MD LA

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want a named, credentialed medical leadership team and are comfortable with a 4-month minimum commitment despite the 'monthly' billing label.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moAll doses, four-month minimum, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moAll doses, four-month minimum, compounded
Index 73/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Concierge MD LA pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Concierge MD LA has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 73/100 versus 71/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

Direct Meds
Not disclosed
Concierge MD LA
All 50 states and DC

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.

Direct Meds

Concierge MD LA

Semaglutide / month
Direct Meds: $249/moSublingual, 90-day supply billed monthly
Concierge MD LA: $199/moAll doses, four-month minimum, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
Direct Meds: $299/moSublingual, 90-day supply billed monthly
Concierge MD LA: $299/moAll doses, four-month minimum, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Direct Meds: $2,988
Concierge MD LA: $2,388
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Direct Meds: $3,588
Concierge MD LA: $3,588
State availability
Direct Meds: Not disclosed
Concierge MD LA: All 50 states and DC
Oral / sublingual option listed
Direct Meds: Yes
Concierge MD LA: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Direct Meds: Not confirmed
Concierge MD LA: Yes
Provider facts checked
Direct Meds: October 2026
Concierge MD LA: 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.

Direct Meds

Needle-averse shoppers who want a sublingual route on either molecule and will pay above the going rate for it, having accepted a three-month supply as the smallest unit sold.

Reasons to consider it

  • Sublingual and injection on both molecules, so four GLP-1 products to choose from
  • Every price is published per SKU in a public shop, with no quiz, intake or email capture in front of it
  • Each product page prints a per-day equivalent beside the monthly rate ($8.03/day at $249), which is unusually concrete for this category

What to weigh up

  • $249 a month for the sublingual and $297 for the injection cost more than many programs we track charge for an injection
  • The only purchasable option on every product page is a 90-DAY SUPPLY billed monthly, so three months is the smallest unit sold — there is no month-to-month rate to compare with programs you can cancel after one month
  • Every headline figure is framed "AS LOW AS", yet the only available option shows "0% OFF" — the framing implies a cheaper tier that is not actually on sale

Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to directmeds.com, Inc. dba DirectMeds in September 2025. We still list and link to Direct Meds; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

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

Check Direct Meds pricing Read the full Direct Meds review

Concierge MD LA

Shoppers who want a named, credentialed medical leadership team and are comfortable with a 4-month minimum commitment despite the 'monthly' billing label.

Reasons to consider it

  • Named, credentialed leadership: CEO/Founder Dr. Abe Malkin, MD MBA (Family Medicine), Co-Founder/CMO Dr. Neal Kumar, MD MBA (Dermatology), and Medical Director Dr. Jon Snipes, MD
  • Now claims genuinely nationwide coverage across 50+ cities, broader than the previously documented LA/NY/25-city limitation
  • Flat pricing regardless of prescribed dose simplifies budgeting once enrolled

What to weigh up

  • Both compounded subscriptions require at least four monthly payments
  • The FAQ describes semaglutide shipments every ninety days and tirzepatide every sixty days, despite monthly billing; confirm delivery timing
  • Brand options list $1,999 monthly, while an insurance consent separately mentions $650 Zepbound and a $250 cancellation fee; obtain a written quote for your pathway

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

Check Concierge MD LA pricing Read the full Concierge MD LA 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.

Direct MedsConcierge MD LA
Normalized Cost/Month
Direct Meds:
62/100
Concierge MD LA:
62/100
Price Transparency
Direct Meds:
78/100
Concierge MD LA:
94/100
Nationwide Access
Direct Meds:
60/100
Concierge MD LA:
86/100
Formulation Options
Direct Meds:
96/100
Concierge MD LA:
79/100
Clinical Oversight
Direct Meds:
68/100
Concierge MD LA:
80/100
Contract Flexibility
Direct Meds:
66/100
Concierge MD LA:
20/100

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.