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StaveMD vs 50 Stars Health

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.

StaveMD

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want an oral or injectable compounded GLP-1 with easy cancellation and are willing to confirm the plan price at checkout.

Semaglutide / month
$199/moStarting price, compounded injection or dissolving tablet
Tirzepatide / month
$249/moStarting price, compounded
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

StaveMD 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

StaveMD
All 50 states and D.C.
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.

StaveMD

50 Stars Health

Semaglutide / month
StaveMD: $199/moStarting price, compounded injection or dissolving tablet
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
StaveMD: $249/moStarting price, compounded
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)
StaveMD: $2,388
50 Stars Health: $1,752
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
StaveMD: $2,988
50 Stars Health: $2,640
State availability
StaveMD: All 50 states and D.C.
50 Stars Health: 44 states + PR (not AL, AR, CA, IN, SC, WV)
Oral / sublingual option listed
StaveMD: Yes
50 Stars Health: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
StaveMD: Not confirmed
50 Stars Health: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
StaveMD: October 2026
50 Stars Health: October 2026

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Which program fits your priorities?

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StaveMD

Shoppers who want an oral or injectable compounded GLP-1 with easy cancellation and are willing to confirm the plan price at checkout.

Reasons to consider it

  • Cancel any time from your account with no phone call or notice period, and request a refund for any month whose medication hasn't been ordered
  • Offers compounded semaglutide as a weekly injection or a daily dissolving tablet, plus tirzepatide and a lower-dose microdose program from $179 a month
  • Names its pharmacies, led by Red Rock Compounding Pharmacy in Utah, and its medical group, OpenLoop Healthcare Partners

What to weigh up

  • Every price is a "starting from" figure; the site says longer programs cost less per month and are billed upfront but doesn't print the price of each plan length
  • The banner's "Start for $179/mo" is the microdose program, not the standard semaglutide or tirzepatide dose
  • "Trusted by millions" and "3,000,000+ members" are totals for its telehealth partner's whole network, as a footnote admits, not StaveMD patients

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.

StaveMD50 Stars Health
Normalized Cost/Month
StaveMD:
60/100
50 Stars Health:
87/100
Price Transparency
StaveMD:
84/100
50 Stars Health:
94/100
Nationwide Access
StaveMD:
86/100
50 Stars Health:
66/100
Formulation Options
StaveMD:
77/100
50 Stars Health:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
StaveMD:
73/100
50 Stars Health:
79/100
Contract Flexibility
StaveMD:
91/100
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.