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Ranked #136 · Grade C

PauseRX review

PauseRX is a nationwide compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform notable for its transparency: it names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy in Gilbert, AZ), its physician network (Beluga Health), and…

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Semaglutide
$199/mo
Tirzepatide
$249/mo (starting dose, compounded)
Coverage
Coverage not published
Brand-name
Yes

Semaglutide · modeled / year

$2,388

Tirzepatide · modeled / year

$2,988

The Index scorecard

PauseRX scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. See the methodology.

Normalized Cost/Month73/100
Price Transparency94/100
Nationwide Access24/100
Formulation Options79/100
Clinical Oversight82/100
Contract Flexibility41/100

Where the value is

  • Names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy, Gilbert AZ) — buyers can independently verify its licensure
  • Names its physician network (Beluga Health) — you can research the clinical platform handling your prescriptions
  • Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
  • Corporate legal entity disclosed (PauseRX, Inc.) — uncommon for direct-to-consumer GLP-1 platforms
  • Flat $199 'all doses' compounded semaglutide pricing — no per-tier escalation

The tradeoffs

  • States served not listed — site claims nationwide, but you must contact support to confirm availability
  • Restrictive cancellation policy — orders can't be changed or canceled once submitted, and medications can't be returned
  • No named medical director (Beluga Health is the network, not a named MD)
  • LegitScript certification number not shown — badge only, so no direct lookup
  • Insurance not accepted — cash-pay only; HSA/FSA eligibility not confirmed

The bottom line

Best for: Cost-first shoppers who want explicit 503A pharmacy and physician-network disclosure. PauseRX is a nationwide compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform notable for its transparency: it names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy in Gilbert, AZ), its physician network (Beluga Health), and…

Ranked #136 of 492 providers on the Cost-Efficiency Index — see our #1 pick, CoreAge Rx, for comparison.

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Pricing, states and verification reflect PauseRX's public disclosures at last review; the Cost-Efficiency Index is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on PauseRX's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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