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LifeMD vs SkinnyRx: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. SkinnyRx comes out ahead on experience.

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LifeMD
Good

Publicly traded telehealth betting big on weight loss, with aggressive GLP-1 pricing and fast-growing subscriber base.

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Cash-pay compounded GLP-1 provider offering five dosing formats, currently facing an FDA warning letter against its parent company.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionLifeMDSkinnyRx
Overall Score68/100 ✓57.9/100
Trust & Safety30%65/100 ✓45/100
Value25%75/100 ✓68/100
Experience20%70/10078/100 ✓
Product Range15%65/100 ✓55/100
Reputation10%60/100 ✓35/100

At a Glance

Founded2020—
HeadquartersNew York, NY—
Publicly tradedYes (LFMD)No
Treatment categories61
Treatments listed54
Starting price$14/mo$199/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.

CategoryLifeMDSkinnyRx
Weight Loss / GLP-1$149–$349
Branded Wegovy (oral/injectable)
$199
Semaglutide Injection

LifeMD

+Novo Nordisk partnership for branded Wegovy pill and subscription program
+Eli Lilly partnership for branded Zepbound access
+Publicly traded with quarterly earnings transparency — 25% revenue growth in 2025
−Compounded GLP-1s discontinued — pivoted to branded medications
−Aggressive marketing draws scrutiny from health professionals
−Narrower treatment range than Hims or Ro
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SkinnyRx

+Five dosing formats (injection, sublingual, tablet) for semaglutide/tirzepatide give patients flexibility
+Large Trustpilot volume (5,390 reviews) at a 4.8 average suggests broad satisfaction
+Reps cited by name in reviews for responsive onboarding guidance
−FDA warning letter reportedly issued to parent company Lean Rx, Inc. (February 2026) — unverified independently this cycle, needs manual confirmation
−Some patients report oral/sublingual formats were ineffective with no visible results
−A reviewer described being required to pay upfront for medication that had no effect
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LifeMD vs SkinnyRx — FAQ

Is LifeMD better than SkinnyRx?

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LifeMD scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (68/100 vs 57.9/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. SkinnyRx comes out ahead on experience.

Is LifeMD or SkinnyRx cheaper?

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LifeMD has the lower starting price (from $14/mo vs $199/mo for SkinnyRx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do LifeMD and SkinnyRx both offer?

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Both platforms treat Weight Loss / GLP-1. LifeMD covers 6 treatment categories total and SkinnyRx covers 1.

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