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DudeMeds vs GoodRx

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.

DudeMeds

Provider comparison

Men ready to prepay three or four months of compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, or who want brand Wegovy or Zepbound through the same account.

Semaglutide / month
$179/mo4-month commit kit, billed $716 up front, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
$249/mo3-month commit kit, billed $747 up front, compounded
Index 61/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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GoodRx

Provider comparison

Cost-first shoppers who want self-pay access to brand-name Zepbound without a compounded product.

Semaglutide / month
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moBrand Zepbound KwikPen, self-pay starting price for eligible patients
Index 60/100 · Grade CChecked August 2026
Check GoodRx pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

DudeMeds has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 61/100 versus 60/100. 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

DudeMeds
Not published
GoodRx
All 50 states

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.

DudeMeds

GoodRx

Semaglutide / month
DudeMeds: $179/mo4-month commit kit, billed $716 up front, compounded
GoodRx: Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month
DudeMeds: $249/mo3-month commit kit, billed $747 up front, compounded
GoodRx: $299/moBrand Zepbound KwikPen, self-pay starting price for eligible patients
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
DudeMeds: $2,148
GoodRx: —
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
DudeMeds: $2,988
GoodRx: $3,588
State availability
DudeMeds: Not published
GoodRx: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
DudeMeds: Yes
GoodRx: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
DudeMeds: Yes
GoodRx: Yes
Provider facts checked
DudeMeds: October 2026
GoodRx: August 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.

DudeMeds

Men ready to prepay three or four months of compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, or who want brand Wegovy or Zepbound through the same account.

Reasons to consider it

  • Plan prices are shown on its order pages before any questionnaire, including the total you'll be billed
  • No membership or doctor fee, and shipping is free; follow-up consultations and dose adjustments are included
  • Offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide plus brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro, and a separate path for patients switching from another clinic

What to weigh up

  • No month-to-month plan is shown: semaglutide is a 4-month kit billed $716 and tirzepatide a 3-month kit billed $747, and the kits renew automatically
  • Its consent terms say the first three months of medication are due and non-refundable even if you stop treatment
  • The weight-loss page advertises prices "from $149+ a month", but no plan on the order pages is priced that low

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

Check DudeMeds pricing Read the full DudeMeds review

GoodRx

Cost-first shoppers who want self-pay access to brand-name Zepbound without a compounded product.

Reasons to consider it

  • Real FDA-approved brand medication, not compounded
  • 70,000+ pharmacy redemption network under the Lilly self-pay partnership
  • No membership fee — bring a prescription and use the card/program at the pharmacy counter

What to weigh up

  • GoodRx doesn't make or ship the drug; you fill the prescription at a retail pharmacy
  • The Zepbound KwikPen figure is a starting price for eligible self-pay patients, and higher doses can cost more
  • Its online weight-loss care is a separate subscription, billed apart from the medication
Check GoodRx pricing Read the full GoodRx 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.

DudeMedsGoodRx
Normalized Cost/Month
DudeMeds:
65/100
GoodRx:
38/100
Price Transparency
DudeMeds:
86/100
GoodRx:
54/100
Nationwide Access
DudeMeds:
24/100
GoodRx:
86/100
Formulation Options
DudeMeds:
90/100
GoodRx:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
DudeMeds:
69/100
GoodRx:
68/100
Contract Flexibility
DudeMeds:
20/100
GoodRx:
55/100

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.