Head-to-head dispatch
Alan Meds vs Remote Pharmacy
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
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
Desk Score
Remote Pharmacy is a US direct-to-consumer telehealth service offering compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medication on a cash-pay basis with no subscriptions or hidden fees.
Marked down on: Does not publicly name its specific compounding pharmacies or clinical provider
Alan Meds takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 79/100 (C+) against 61/100 (C) for Remote Pharmacy. Remote Pharmacy 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.
Alan Meds
79/100
C+
Remote Pharmacy
61/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Alan Meds | Remote Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $158/mo (compounded) | $167/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $295/mo (compounded) | $230/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | 46 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Readers who want budget-conscious shoppers. | People who want low cash-pay compounded glp-1 with no subscription and free shipping. |
| Desk Score | 79/100C+ | 61/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Alan MedsAlan Meds takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 79/100 (C+) against 61/100 (C) for Remote Pharmacy. Remote Pharmacy still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Alan Meds if…
Readers who want budget-conscious shoppers.
$158/mo (compounded) sema · $295/mo (compounded) tirz · 46 states
Choose Remote Pharmacy if…
People who want low cash-pay compounded glp-1 with no subscription and free shipping.
$167/mo (all doses, compounded) sema · $230/mo (all doses, compounded) tirz · Coverage not published
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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.