Head-to-head dispatch
24hrDOC vs Alan Meds
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
24hrDOC is a fast cash-pay telehealth service that prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including once-weekly semaglutide injections, oral semaglutide tablets, and tirzepatide.
Marked down on: Compounded only, not FDA-approved branded GLP-1s
FDAWarning letter issued to 24HrDoc, Inc. dba 24HrDoc in February 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Desk Score
Telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with multiple administration formats including microdosing and oral options.
Marked down on: Limited public information on program details
Alan Meds takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 79/100 (C+) against 65/100 (C) for 24hrDOC. 24hrDOC still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
24hrDOC
65/100
C
Alan Meds
79/100
C+
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | 24hrDOC | Alan Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (2 mg dose, compounded) | $158/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $239/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $295/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 46 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Readers who want cash-pay patients wanting fast, low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide. | Readers who want budget-conscious shoppers. |
| Desk Score | 65/100C | 79/100C+ |
The verdict
Desk pick — Alan MedsAlan Meds takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 79/100 (C+) against 65/100 (C) for 24hrDOC. 24hrDOC still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose 24hrDOC if…
Readers who want cash-pay patients wanting fast, low-cost compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide.
$149/mo (2 mg dose, compounded) sema · $239/mo (starting dose, compounded) tirz · Coverage not published
FDAWarning letter issued to 24HrDoc, Inc. dba 24HrDoc in February 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Choose Alan Meds if…
Readers who want budget-conscious shoppers.
$158/mo (compounded) sema · $295/mo (compounded) tirz · 46 states
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.