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Rx.com vs 50 Stars Health

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

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Rx.com

Provider comparison

Someone who will judge it by the plan card rather than the banner, and who values no auto-renewal and a named pharmacy over the lowest sticker.

Semaglutide / month
$175/moMonth-to-month; $165 on three months, $146 on six and $99 on twelve, prepaid
Tirzepatide / month
$285/moMonth-to-month; $265 on three months, $259 on six and $149 on twelve, prepaid
Index 77/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

50 Stars Health

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want a flat price that doesn't rise as the dose goes up, and who live in one of its 44 states.

Semaglutide / month
$146/moAll doses, month-to-month, compounded; $133/mo on a 3-month plan, $124/mo on a 6-month plan
Tirzepatide / month
$220/moAll doses, month-to-month, compounded; $201/mo on a 3-month plan, $183/mo on a 6-month plan
Index 76/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

Rx.com has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 77/100 versus 76/100. 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

Rx.com
47 states on its program page; product pages say 49
50 Stars Health
44 states + PR (not AL, AR, CA, IN, SC, WV)

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.

Rx.com

50 Stars Health

Semaglutide / month
Rx.com: $175/moMonth-to-month; $165 on three months, $146 on six and $99 on twelve, prepaid
50 Stars Health: $146/moAll doses, month-to-month, compounded; $133/mo on a 3-month plan, $124/mo on a 6-month plan
Tirzepatide / month
Rx.com: $285/moMonth-to-month; $265 on three months, $259 on six and $149 on twelve, prepaid
50 Stars Health: $220/moAll doses, month-to-month, compounded; $201/mo on a 3-month plan, $183/mo on a 6-month plan
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Rx.com: $2,100
50 Stars Health: $1,752
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Rx.com: $3,420
50 Stars Health: $2,640
State availability
Rx.com: 47 states on its program page; product pages say 49
50 Stars Health: 44 states + PR (not AL, AR, CA, IN, SC, WV)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Rx.com: Not listed
50 Stars Health: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Rx.com: Not confirmed
50 Stars Health: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Rx.com: October 2026
50 Stars Health: October 2026

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Which program fits your priorities?

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Rx.com

Someone who will judge it by the plan card rather than the banner, and who values no auto-renewal and a named pharmacy over the lowest sticker.

Reasons to consider it

  • "No automatic renewals" is printed under the plan card itself rather than buried in the terms
  • Names Manifest Pharmacy in Greer, South Carolina with a full street address, and MD Integrations as the provider network, on the same page as the price
  • One flat price at every dose from 2.5 mg to 15 mg, with the provider visit, injection supplies and cold shipping stated as included

What to weigh up

  • The $99/mo semaglutide and $149/mo tirzepatide headlines require a 12-month prepayment of $1,188 or $1,788
  • Its program page excludes Alaska, Louisiana and Mississippi, while product pages exclude only Alaska; confirm coverage before paying
  • Injection only — no oral route and no brand-name lane

50 Stars Health

Shoppers who want a flat price that doesn't rise as the dose goes up, and who live in one of its 44 states.

Reasons to consider it

  • Same price at every dose, with the consultation, follow-ups, supplies and shipping included
  • Month-to-month, 3-month and 6-month plans are all priced on the product pages
  • Publishes its state list for GLP-1s

What to weigh up

  • Not available in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Indiana, South Carolina or West Virginia
  • No compounding pharmacy or medical director is named
  • Subscriptions renew automatically, and refunds are not typically offered once a plan is billed

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.

Rx.com50 Stars Health
Normalized Cost/Month
Rx.com:
74/100
50 Stars Health:
87/100
Price Transparency
Rx.com:
76/100
50 Stars Health:
94/100
Nationwide Access
Rx.com:
82/100
50 Stars Health:
66/100
Formulation Options
Rx.com:
62/100
50 Stars Health:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Rx.com:
78/100
50 Stars Health:
79/100
Contract Flexibility
Rx.com:
96/100
50 Stars Health:
49/100

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.