Victoza$526
Byetta$816
Wegovy$871
Trulicity$975
Ozempic$992
Rybelsus$995
Zepbound$1,052
Mounjaro$1,077
Saxenda$1,308
Victoza$526
Byetta$816
Wegovy$871
Trulicity$975
Ozempic$992
Rybelsus$995
Zepbound$1,052
Mounjaro$1,077
Saxenda$1,308

Care Bare Rx vs Direct Meds GLP‑1

Care Bare Rx and Direct Meds GLP-1 compared on real monthly cost, medications, states served and how each one verifies.

By Sam Reed · Founder and data lead
TL;DR — our verdict
Direct Meds GLP-1 rates higher at 8.5/10. Care Bare Rx is the cheaper way in at $199 per month, so it wins on price alone.
Care Bare Rx
8.4/10
$199per month, from
-$50/mo vs Direct Meds GLP-1
Direct Meds GLP-1
8.5/10
$249per month, from
+$50/mo vs Care Bare Rx

Every line that matters

Care Bare Rx
Direct Meds GLP-1
Month-1 price
$199
$249
Month-2+ price
$199
$249
Three-month total
$597
$747
Membership fee
Not disclosed
None
Consultation fee
None
None
Shipping
Free
Free
Medications
Compounded semaglutide, Ozempic, Compounded tirzepatide
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Forms
Injection
Sublingual, Injection
Medication type
Compounded only
Compounded only
States served
All 50 states
48 states
Insurance
No
No
Partner pharmacy
503A
503A
LegitScript badge
Yes
Yes
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
8.4 / 10
8.5 / 10
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Real cost over three months

An introductory month makes a programme look cheaper than it is. This is the first month plus two at the standing rate, which is where the two actually separate.

Care Bare Rx
Month 1
$199
Months 2–3
$199 × 2
Three-month total
$597
Direct Meds GLP-1
Month 1
$249
Months 2–3
$249 × 2
Three-month total
$747
Quick pick

Which one is you?

Choose Care Bare Rx if…
  • Users who want a multi-service telehealth platform covering weight loss, hair, and wellness
  • Multi-category telehealth: weight loss, hair, ED, NAD+, peptides
  • Discreet packaging and free home delivery
  • No subscriptions — pay per treatment cycle
Choose Direct Meds GLP-1 if…
  • Users wanting simple, all-inclusive pricing without insurance
  • All-inclusive pricing — medication included in monthly cost
  • Straightforward, simple enrollment process
  • No surprise fees or hidden charges
Safety

How both check out

Care Bare Rx
Verified

Partner pharmacy: 503A, licensed in all 50 states

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

Direct Meds GLP-1
Verified

Partner pharmacy: 503A, licensed in 48 states

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

What the medication actually costs

Both programmes price their own service. This is what a pharmacy pays for the branded drug underneath, so you can see what each one adds on top.

Tirzepatide
$1,077
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$992
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$995
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Semaglutide
$871
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026
Tirzepatide
$1,052
pharmacy acquisition cost, lowest package
Aug 12, 2026

Source: CMS NADAC. This is what pharmacies pay, not a retail price and not what you would be charged.

Questions

Good to know

Care Bare Rx starts at $199 per month. Weight loss from $199/mo, hair loss from $99/mo, ED from $99/mo, NAD+ from $199/mo. Consultation is included and shipping is free.

Data sources · cited with retrieval dates

NADAC figures are pharmacy acquisition costs, not retail prices and not what you will pay. This content is educational and is not medical advice.