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altRx vs MEDVi: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

MEDVi scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. altRx has the lower entry price (from $89/mo vs $114/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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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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MEDVi
Good

Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform selling compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medications and a compounded sublingual ED product, backed by a 40-year pharmacy partner.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionaltRxMEDVi
Overall Score47.6/10070.5/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%42/10073/100 ✓
Value25%70/10074/100 ✓
Experience20%35/10068/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10065/100 ✓
Reputation10%30/10067/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2023
HeadquartersMiami, FLNewark, DE
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories13
Treatments listed25
Starting price$89/mo$114/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.

CategoryaltRxMEDVi
Weight Loss / GLP-1$89–$159
Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)
$179–$299
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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MEDVi

+Competitive GLP-1 intro pricing at $179/mo for semaglutide
+No long-term contract — month-to-month with no commitment required
+Established pharmacy partner (Belmar Pharma, 40+ years in operation)
−Significant price jump after month 1: semaglutide goes from $179 to $299 (67% increase)
−Difficult cancellation and refund process — 72-hour window, reports of 50+ contact attempts
−Trustpilot rating may be inflated by invited reviews; ConsumerAffairs paints much more negative picture
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altRx vs MEDVi — FAQ

Is altRx better than MEDVi?

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MEDVi scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, value, experience, product range, reputation. altRx has the lower entry price (from $89/mo vs $114/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is altRx or MEDVi cheaper?

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altRx has the lower starting price (from $89/mo vs $114/mo for MEDVi). 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 MEDVi both offer?

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

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