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

Direct Meds GLP‑1 vs MangoRx

Direct Meds GLP-1 and MangoRx 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. MangoRx is the cheaper way in at $195 per month, so it wins on price alone.
Direct Meds GLP-1
8.5/10
$249per month, from
+$54/mo vs MangoRx
MangoRx
7.5/10
$195per month, from
-$54/mo vs Direct Meds GLP-1

Every line that matters

Direct Meds GLP-1
MangoRx
Month-1 price
$249
$195
Month-2+ price
$249
$195
Three-month total
$747
$585
Membership fee
None
Not disclosed
Consultation fee
None
None
Shipping
Free
$10
Medications
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Compounded semaglutide, Compounded tirzepatide
Forms
Sublingual, Injection
Injection, Oral tablet
Medication type
Compounded only
Compounded only
States served
48 states
46 states
Insurance
No
No
Partner pharmacy
503A
Not disclosed
LegitScript badge
Yes
Not disclosed
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Our rating
8.5 / 10
7.5 / 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.

Direct Meds GLP-1
Month 1
$249
Months 2–3
$249 × 2
Three-month total
$747
MangoRx
Month 1
$195
Months 2–3
$195 × 2
Three-month total
$585
Quick pick

Which one is you?

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
Choose MangoRx if…
  • Users who want a multi-service telehealth platform covering weight loss and men's health
  • Multi-service platform — weight loss, ED, hair loss, skincare
  • Licensed U.S. physicians prescribe all medications
  • Free shipping on all orders
Safety

How both check out

Direct Meds GLP-1
Verified

Partner pharmacy: 503A, licensed in 48 states

LegitScript: Certified · FDA letters: none on file

MangoRx
Verified

Partner pharmacy: Not published

LegitScript: No badge found · 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

Direct Meds GLP-1 starts at $280 per month. Flat monthly rate, medication included. 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.