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altRx vs MadeMed: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of altRx and MadeMed based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

MadeMed scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (57.3/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. altRx comes out ahead on value.

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altRx
Below Average

altRx is a Miami-operated, GLP-1-only telehealth brand advertising compounded semaglutide from $89/mo and tirzepatide from $149/mo with no separate membership fee.

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MadeMed is a Houston-registered telehealth brand selling compounded injectable and oral GLP-1s, sermorelin, NAD+ and tadalafil through the Xpedicare provider network.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionaltRxMadeMed
Overall Score47.6/10057.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%42/10055/100 ✓
Value25%70/100 ✓66/100
Experience20%35/10045/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10072/100 ✓
Reputation10%30/10045/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded——
HeadquartersMiami, FLHouston, TX
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories13
Treatments listed27
Starting price$89/mo$30/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryaltRxMadeMed
Weight Loss / GLP-1$89–$159
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)
$99–$199
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)

altRx

+Advertised compounded GLP-1 pricing ($89/mo semaglutide, $149/mo tirzepatide) is near the bottom of the market, with no separate membership fee
+Names its four fulfilling pharmacies (RedRock, Health Warehouse, Precision Medicine, Triad Rx) on its site
+Offers branded Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic prescriptions alongside compounded options
−Received an FDA warning letter (June 8, 2026) over labeling that misidentified the compounder and 'clinically proven' claims implying FDA approval
−Roughly 73-78% of Trustpilot reviews are one-star, citing undelivered refills, refused refunds, and unanswered phones and email
−Trustpilot has removed reviews on its profile for guideline breaches
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MadeMed

+Offers both injectable and oral/sublingual versions of semaglutide, tirzepatide and sermorelin, plus NAD+ as injection or nasal spray
+Operating entity, provider network (Xpedicare) and a partner pharmacy (Red Rock) are named in the terms and About page
+Advertised GLP-1 entry pricing from $99/mo is at the low end of the market
−Product pages showed no pricing or product detail during our research, in a direct fetch or a real browser
−Advertised prices and state coverage (about 40 states) come from brand-issued press releases and can't be verified on-site
−No Trustpilot or other independent patient reviews; public coverage is mostly paid newswire content
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altRx vs MadeMed — FAQ

Is altRx better than MadeMed?

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MadeMed scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (57.3/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. altRx comes out ahead on value.

Is altRx or MadeMed cheaper?

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MadeMed has the lower starting price (from $30/mo vs $89/mo for altRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do altRx and MadeMed both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. altRx covers 1 treatment category total and MadeMed covers 3.

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