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altRx vs Rex MD: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Rex MD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (72.2/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. altRx comes out ahead on value.

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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Rex MD

Good

Rex MD is a men's-health telehealth brand — owned by publicly traded LifeMD — covering ED, premature ejaculation, TRT, hair loss, and GLP-1 treatment.

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Score Breakdown

Dimension	altRx	Rex MD
Overall Score	47.6/100	72.2/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%	42/100	78/100 ✓
Value25%	70/100 ✓	65/100
Experience20%	35/100	68/100 ✓
Product Range15%	50/100	78/100 ✓
Reputation10%	30/100	72/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded	—	2019
Headquarters	Miami, FL	New York, NY
Publicly traded	No	No
Treatment categories	1	5
Treatments listed	2	6
Starting price	$89/mo	$2/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.

Category	altRx	Rex MD
Weight Loss / GLP-1	$89–$159 Compounded Semaglutide (injectable)	$199–$399 GLP-1 Weight Loss

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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Rex MD

+Backed by LifeMD, a publicly traded parent company, giving it more financial and compliance infrastructure than an independent startup

+Strong Trustpilot rating (4.7/5, 5,259 reviews) with consistent praise for customer service staff

+Wide medication range across ED, premature ejaculation, TRT, hair loss, and GLP-1s under one account

−Recurring patient complaints about surprise auto-renewal charges not clearly disclosed at checkout

−Shipping and fulfillment issues reported, including incorrect dosing and underfilled vials

−Headline 'as low as $2/dose' pricing is a teaser rate; full pricing isn't shown until after intake

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altRx vs Rex MD — FAQ

Is altRx better than Rex MD?

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Rex MD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (72.2/100 vs 47.6/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation. altRx comes out ahead on value.

Is altRx or Rex MD cheaper?

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Rex MD has the lower starting price (from $2/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 Rex MD both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. altRx covers 1 treatment category total and Rex MD covers 5.

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