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Iron Med RX vs Actin

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.

Iron Med RX

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want one telehealth account covering GLP-1 plus peptides/hormone care and are comfortable with less pricing/compliance transparency.

Semaglutide / month
$149/moStarting price, compounded; confirm plan term
Tirzepatide / month
$149/moStarting price, compounded; confirm plan term
Index 67/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Iron Med RX pricing Read review

Actin

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide at a price shown before the questionnaire, with weight, hormone and longevity care on one account.

Semaglutide / month
$169/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $143/mo on a 3-month plan, $116/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
Tirzepatide / month
$269/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $209/mo on a 3-month plan, $166/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
Index 67/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Actin pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Both score 67/100 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.

Iron Med RX

Actin

Semaglutide / month
Iron Med RX: $149/moStarting price, compounded; confirm plan term
Actin: $169/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $143/mo on a 3-month plan, $116/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
Tirzepatide / month
Iron Med RX: $149/moStarting price, compounded; confirm plan term
Actin: $269/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $209/mo on a 3-month plan, $166/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Iron Med RX: $1,788
Actin: $2,028
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Iron Med RX: $1,788
Actin: $3,228
State availability
Iron Med RX: Coverage not published
Actin: Coverage not published
Oral / sublingual option listed
Iron Med RX: Yes
Actin: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Iron Med RX: Not confirmed
Actin: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Iron Med RX: October 2026
Actin: 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.

Iron Med RX

Shoppers who want one telehealth account covering GLP-1 plus peptides/hormone care and are comfortable with less pricing/compliance transparency.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publishes separate starting prices for semaglutide and tirzepatide injections
  • Offers oral semaglutide, oral tirzepatide and a combined oral protocol
  • Includes provider messaging, dose guidance and discreet shipping

What to weigh up

  • Monthly, three-month and six-month plans are listed without a full price table for each term
  • Confirm whether the $149 starting figure applies to your chosen billing term and dose
  • No individual pharmacy partner or state eligibility list is published

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

Check Iron Med RX pricing Read the full Iron Med RX review

Actin

Shoppers who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide at a price shown before the questionnaire, with weight, hormone and longevity care on one account.

Reasons to consider it

  • Prices published on each product page before you start: semaglutide $169/mo month-to-month, tirzepatide $269/mo
  • No membership fee; supplies, dose adjustments and shipping are included
  • Names its pharmacies (The Pharmacy Hub, GreenwichRX, Hallandale Pharmacy) and its medical group (Beluga Health, P.A.)

What to weigh up

  • The 'starting at' prices ($116 and $166) are six-month plan rates
  • All compounded; no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound
  • All sales are final and fees aren't refunded

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

Check Actin pricing Read the full Actin 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.

Iron Med RXActin
Normalized Cost/Month
Iron Med RX:
75/100
Actin:
72/100
Price Transparency
Iron Med RX:
78/100
Actin:
92/100
Nationwide Access
Iron Med RX:
24/100
Actin:
24/100
Formulation Options
Iron Med RX:
77/100
Actin:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Iron Med RX:
71/100
Actin:
79/100
Contract Flexibility
Iron Med RX:
85/100
Actin:
67/100

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.