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StaveMD vs SkinnyRx

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

SkinnyRx

Affiliate partner

Shoppers who want a cheap first month to see how they tolerate a GLP-1, and who will budget for the price from month two.

Semaglutide / month
$249/moMonth to month after a $99 first month ($199/mo on a 12-month plan)
Tirzepatide / month
$299/moMonth to month after a $99 first month ($225/mo on a 12-month plan)
Index 74/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

StaveMD has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 77/100 versus 74/100. 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.
SkinnyRx
Most 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.

StaveMD

SkinnyRx

Semaglutide / month
StaveMD: $199/moStarting price, compounded injection or dissolving tablet
SkinnyRx: $249/moMonth to month after a $99 first month ($199/mo on a 12-month plan)
Tirzepatide / month
StaveMD: $249/moStarting price, compounded
SkinnyRx: $299/moMonth to month after a $99 first month ($225/mo on a 12-month plan)
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
StaveMD: $2,388
SkinnyRx: $2,988
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
StaveMD: $2,988
SkinnyRx: $3,588
State availability
StaveMD: All 50 states and D.C.
SkinnyRx: Most states
Oral / sublingual option listed
StaveMD: Yes
SkinnyRx: Yes
Brand-name access listed
StaveMD: Not confirmed
SkinnyRx: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
StaveMD: October 2026
SkinnyRx: 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.

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

SkinnyRx

Shoppers who want a cheap first month to see how they tolerate a GLP-1, and who will budget for the price from month two.

Reasons to consider it

  • The first month of either injection is $99, so trying the medication costs little
  • Prepaid plans lower the price: semaglutide renews at $225 a month on four months, $215 on six and $199 on twelve
  • Both compounded molecules come as a weekly injection or a daily tablet

What to weigh up

  • From month two the injection is $249 for semaglutide or $299 for tirzepatide, well above the $99 you see first
  • An FDA warning letter is on public record against Lean Rx, Inc. dba SkinnyRx, issued February 2026
  • Brand-name drugs appear in its catalog, but the Wegovy pill is listed as unavailable

Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Lean Rx, Inc. dba SkinnyRx in February 2026. We still list and link to SkinnyRx; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.

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.

StaveMDSkinnyRx
Normalized Cost/Month
StaveMD:
60/100
SkinnyRx:
71/100
Price Transparency
StaveMD:
84/100
SkinnyRx:
84/100
Nationwide Access
StaveMD:
86/100
SkinnyRx:
82/100
Formulation Options
StaveMD:
77/100
SkinnyRx:
73/100
Clinical Oversight
StaveMD:
73/100
SkinnyRx:
66/100
Contract Flexibility
StaveMD:
91/100
SkinnyRx:
58/100

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.