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LifeRx.md vs Open Water Rx

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.

LifeRx.md

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want a low flat GLP-1 price in any state and don't mind a live video visit before treatment.

Semaglutide / month
From $147/moSame price at every dose (one GLP-1 program price; the drug isn't named on the page)
Tirzepatide / month
Not disclosed
Index 79/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check LifeRx.md pricing Read review

Open Water Rx

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want published monthly all-dose injection prices and separate oral options.

Semaglutide / month
$169/moAll doses, monthly compounded injection program
Tirzepatide / month
$219/moAll doses, monthly compounded injection program
Index 78/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Open Water Rx pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

LifeRx.md has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 79/100 versus 78/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

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.

LifeRx.md

Open Water Rx

Semaglutide / month
LifeRx.md: From $147/moSame price at every dose (one GLP-1 program price; the drug isn't named on the page)
Open Water Rx: $169/moAll doses, monthly compounded injection program
Tirzepatide / month
LifeRx.md: Not disclosed
Open Water Rx: $219/moAll doses, monthly compounded injection program
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
LifeRx.md: $1,764
Open Water Rx: $2,028
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
LifeRx.md: —
Open Water Rx: $2,628
State availability
LifeRx.md: All 50 states
Open Water Rx: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
LifeRx.md: Not listed
Open Water Rx: Yes
Brand-name access listed
LifeRx.md: Not confirmed
Open Water Rx: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
LifeRx.md: October 2026
Open Water Rx: 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.

LifeRx.md

Shoppers who want a low flat GLP-1 price in any state and don't mind a live video visit before treatment.

Reasons to consider it

  • Publishes a GLP-1 price before any intake: from $147 a month, with no higher-dose upcharges
  • No membership or subscription fees and no insurance required
  • All-50-state coverage and LegitScript certification stated in its own FAQ

What to weigh up

  • The $147 is a starting figure for the program; the page doesn't say which drug it buys or price tirzepatide separately
  • No named medical director or named compounding pharmacy
  • No refunds on dispensed medication or on consultations, under any circumstances

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

Check LifeRx.md pricing Read the full LifeRx.md review

Open Water Rx

Shoppers who want published monthly all-dose injection prices and separate oral options.

Reasons to consider it

  • One-month injection plans have no dose-based price increase
  • Clinical review, medication if prescribed, shipping and follow-up are included
  • Oral semaglutide and tirzepatide have separate published prices

What to weigh up

  • Multi-month plans require prepayment; confirm the total before buying
  • Cancel at least 72 hours before the next billing date
  • The homepage says no charge before approval, while its cancellation policy describes payment at checkout and a refund if declined

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

Check Open Water Rx pricing Read the full Open Water Rx 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.

LifeRx.mdOpen Water Rx
Normalized Cost/Month
LifeRx.md:
83/100
Open Water Rx:
81/100
Price Transparency
LifeRx.md:
94/100
Open Water Rx:
94/100
Nationwide Access
LifeRx.md:
86/100
Open Water Rx:
86/100
Formulation Options
LifeRx.md:
53/100
Open Water Rx:
77/100
Clinical Oversight
LifeRx.md:
85/100
Open Water Rx:
59/100
Contract Flexibility
LifeRx.md:
55/100
Open Water Rx:
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.