Head-to-head comparison
AVARA Rx vs Transparent 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
AVARA Rx is a nationwide DTC telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide plus brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo consultations, alongside HRT, TRT, and longevity add-ons.
From $229/mo (lowest dose rung) sema · From $279/mo (lowest dose rung) tirz · Verified June 2026
Marked down on: Operating legal entity not disclosed — only a Sheridan, WY registered-agent-style address surfaced
Desk Score
Transparent Meds is an online GLP-1 weight-care service that connects you with licensed medical providers and leads with upfront pricing.
$229/mo (promo rate) sema · $349/mo tirz · Verified June 2026
Marked down on: Headline prices are intro first-month fees — the regular monthly cost is higher ($229 semaglutide, $349 tirzepatide)
AVARA Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 68/100 (C) against 66/100 (C) for Transparent Meds. Transparent Meds 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.
AVARA Rx
68/100
C
Transparent Meds
66/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | AVARA Rx | Transparent Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | From $229/molowest dose rung$229/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $229/mopromo rate$229/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | From $279/molowest dose rung$279/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $349/mo$349/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not listed on Transparent Meds's site (checked June 2026) |
| Brand-name | Yes | Yes |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | 50-state compounded GLP-1 with named pharmacy and clinical network. | People who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide injections. |
| Desk Score | 68/100C | 66/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — AVARA RxAVARA Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 68/100 (C) against 66/100 (C) for Transparent Meds. Transparent Meds still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose AVARA Rx if…
50-state compounded GLP-1 with named pharmacy and clinical network.
From $229/mo (lowest dose rung) sema · From $279/mo (lowest dose rung) tirz · All 50 states
Choose Transparent Meds if…
People who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide injections.
$229/mo (promo rate) sema · $349/mo tirz
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you, and what we write about a provider reads the same either way. Read full breakdowns: AVARA Rx · Transparent Meds.
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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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.