DudeMeds vs HealthRX
Recorded prices, access and terms.
The short answer
- Cheapest to start, semaglutide: Only HealthRX has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate ($125/mo). DudeMeds's own line is "First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate.
- Cheapest to start, tirzepatide: Only HealthRX has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate ($201/mo). DudeMeds's own line is "First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate.
- Cheapest over 12 months, semaglutide: Only HealthRX has enough on the record for a 12-month semaglutide figure: $1,164 on the 12-month plan.
- Cheapest over 12 months, tirzepatide: Only HealthRX has enough on the record for a 12-month tirzepatide figure: $2,124 on the 12-month plan.
- Broadest availability: HealthRX is recorded in 50 states, DudeMeds in 46.
- Drugs: DudeMeds lists compounded medication only; HealthRX lists compounded medication only.
Price lines compare recorded monthly-plan subtotals and term totals, as on our price pages. A lower recorded rate is not a complete cost: labs, dose changes and the amount due today can differ.
Decision table
The entries below are recorded provider statements unless a regulatory source is linked. A provider webpage does not independently verify its licenses or quality. DudeMeds source · HealthRX source.
| Compare | DudeMeds | HealthRX |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded monthly-plan price | Not recorded | $125/mo semaglutide, $201/mo tirzepatide |
| Recorded medication/program subtotal | Seller's headline: First 4 weeks $99 semaglutide + B6, $149 tirzepatide + B6, renewal price not on the page. It may require prepayment, a specific dose or introductory terms. The full required cost is not established. | Recorded medication and program subtotal: semaglutide: $125/month; tirzepatide: $201/month. Other required fees, labs, dose changes and renewal terms are not established. This is not a verified all-in treatment cost. |
| Lowest 12-month total on the record | No rate and term we can carry to 12 months | semaglutide $1,164 (the 12-month plan); tirzepatide $2,124 (the 12-month plan) |
| Full required monthly cost | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked | Not established: consultation, labs, membership, dose changes and shipping must be checked |
| Drug type listed | Compounded | Compounded |
| Oral option | Listed | Injections only on the record |
| Consultation | Free in the record; current conditions unconfirmed | Included, per its pricing page in the record; current conditions unconfirmed |
| Membership or program fee | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. | Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. |
| Shipping | Recorded as included; confirm for your address | Recorded as included; confirm for your address |
| Labs | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. | Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded. |
| Insurance | Self-pay on the record | Self-pay on the record |
| Pharmacy license | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. | Not independently verified. Obtain the dispensing pharmacy name and verify its state license. |
| Reported states | 46; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state | 50; confirm eligibility and clinician licensing in your state |
| Cancellation | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed | Cancellation reported; notice, minimum term and refund conditions unconfirmed |
| Clinician/support as reported | Licensed clinicians, 24/7 patient portal | Independent clinicians licensed in your state, with provider messaging and refill coordination, per its site |
| Trustpilot | 2.3/5 from 11 reviews (read Nov 5, 2026) | No Trustpilot profile we could quote |
| Recorded provider check | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-09 |
Price by plan and term
Each rate is a per-month amount for the plan named, from the seller's own page on the date shown. A term plan's rate needs the full term; the total under it is the rate times the months.
DudeMeds
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller's headline | First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown | First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown | DudeMeds page, read Nov 6, 2026 |
First 4-week intro prices on dudemeds.com/weight-loss (read November 6, 2026): compounded semaglutide + vitamin B6 $99 and compounded tirzepatide + vitamin B6 $149, each a one-time total for a 4-week supply at the listed starting plan. The renewal price was not on the page we read. The earlier shop page returned 404.
HealthRX
| Plan or term | Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | Source and read date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $125/mo | $201/mo | HealthRX page, read Nov 9, 2026 |
| 12-month plan | $97/mo$1,164 over 12 months | $177/mo$2,124 over 12 months | HealthRX page, read Nov 9, 2026 |
Read November 9, 2026 on healthrx.com/pricing and the product pages: $39 for the first month, then compounded semaglutide $125 a month or compounded tirzepatide $201 a month, renewing until canceled. The 12-month plan is shown as $97 (semaglutide) or $177 (tirzepatide) a month, with $39 due today. Its earlier plan-by-plan upfront totals (read November 6) were not shown on these pages and are not re-read, so we do not carry them. The plan price includes the provider review, medication and overnight shipping per the seller; lab charges are not stated, so they are unknown.
What is included
DudeMeds
Visits: consultation recorded as "Free". Care: Licensed clinicians, 24/7 patient portal.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What DudeMeds lists:
- Free shipping with 48-hour turnaround after approval
- 24/7 patient portal with clinician access
- Oral and injectable GLP-1 options available
HealthRX
Visits: consultation recorded as "Included, per its pricing page". Care: Independent clinicians licensed in your state, with provider messaging and refill coordination, per its site.
Shipping: recorded as included.
Labs: Required tests and any lab charge are not recorded.
Dose increases: A price for each dose step is not recorded.
What HealthRX lists:
- Says the plan price includes the provider review, the prescription when appropriate, the medication and overnight shipping, with no separate visit or membership fee
- Says it gives a full refund if a provider does not approve you
- Its pricing page says plans are HSA and FSA eligible
States served
DudeMeds: 46 states
Recorded as available in 46 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
HealthRX: 50 states
Recorded as available in all 50 states.
The record names no excluded state. Confirm yours at intake.
State-by-state costs and Medicaid notes are on the GLP-1 cost by state pages.
Drugs offered
DudeMeds: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide (Oral)
- Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable)
- Compounded Tirzepatide
An oral form is listed.
HealthRX: compounded medication only
- Compounded Semaglutide
- Compounded Tirzepatide
Injections only on the record.
Compounded drugs are made by a pharmacy for a patient and are not the brand products. Compounded vs brand-name GLP-1.
Membership and other fees
- DudeMeds: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
- HealthRX: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
A fee missing from the record is unknown, not zero.
Cancellation and refunds
DudeMeds
Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded.
HealthRX
Recorded: cancel by emailing support, and it refunds any unshipped dose; full refund if a provider does not approve; dispensed medication cannot be returned.
- The monthly plan bills every month until canceled, with a $39 first month on either medication.
- Its pricing page says the plan price includes the provider review, medication and overnight shipping, with no separate visit or membership fee. Lab charges are not stated on the pages we read, so they are unknown. It says it refunds any unshipped dose on cancellation; dispensed medication cannot be returned.
Which should you choose?
DudeMeds
On the record, DudeMeds suits a reader who wants an oral option.
HealthRX
On the record, HealthRX suits a reader who wants a published monthly-plan price we could record and more states on the record (50 against 46).
Ask each provider for the full cost at your prescribed dose, required labs and visits, the dispensing pharmacy, the clinician's state license, renewal charges and written refund terms. Compare those answers with your clinician.
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness or quality before marketing. FDA source and recommendations.
DudeMeds: evidence and terms
HealthRX: evidence and terms
Price-only check 2026-11-09: Monthly plan: $125 semaglutide, $201 tirzepatide, after a $39 first month (pricing page and product page, read 2026-11-09). Price source.
DudeMeds vs HealthRX: questions
Which is cheaper, DudeMeds or HealthRX?
Only HealthRX has a recorded semaglutide monthly-plan rate ($125/mo). DudeMeds's own line is "First 4 weeks $99 (with B6), renewal not shown", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate. Only HealthRX has a recorded tirzepatide monthly-plan rate ($201/mo). DudeMeds's own line is "First 4 weeks $149 (with B6), renewal not shown", which is not a comparable monthly-plan rate. These are medication and recorded program-fee subtotals; labs, dose changes and other charges may be extra.
Which costs less over a year, DudeMeds or HealthRX?
Only HealthRX has enough on the record for a 12-month semaglutide figure: $1,164 on the 12-month plan. Only HealthRX has enough on the record for a 12-month tirzepatide figure: $2,124 on the 12-month plan. A term plan commits you for the full term, so check its refund rules first.
Is DudeMeds or HealthRX available in more states?
HealthRX is recorded in more states: 50 against 46. Confirm your state at intake.
Do DudeMeds and HealthRX offer brand-name or compounded GLP-1?
DudeMeds lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide (Oral), Compounded Semaglutide (Injectable), Compounded Tirzepatide). HealthRX lists compounded medication only (Compounded Semaglutide, Compounded Tirzepatide). Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Does DudeMeds or HealthRX charge a membership fee?
DudeMeds: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero. HealthRX: Not separately recorded; do not assume zero.
Can you cancel DudeMeds or HealthRX at any time?
DudeMeds: Recorded as cancel anytime; notice deadlines, prepaid-plan limits and refund rights are not fully recorded. HealthRX: Recorded: cancel by emailing support, and it refunds any unshipped dose; full refund if a provider does not approve; dispensed medication cannot be returned.
Are the visit and shipping included with DudeMeds and HealthRX?
DudeMeds: consultation recorded as "Free", shipping recorded as included. HealthRX: consultation recorded as "Included, per its pricing page", shipping recorded as included.
Do DudeMeds or HealthRX take insurance?
Neither is recorded as accepting insurance; both are self-pay on our record.
Does DudeMeds or HealthRX offer a pill or tablet?
DudeMeds lists an oral option; HealthRX lists injections only on our record.
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