Head-to-head comparison
Candor Rx vs Sunlight
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
Candor Rx (candorrx.com) is a GLP-1 telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with flat, dose-independent pricing marketed as '$95/month, any dose, forever.'
$99/mo sema · $149/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Prescribing medical group and compounding pharmacy are not named on the site
Desk Score
The lowest published entry prices here — semaglutide from $88/mo, tirzepatide from $157/mo, flat monthly with no membership and no prepay — from a LegitScript-certified desk that names two NPI-verified physicians and six dispensing pharmacies.
From $88/mo sema · From $157/mo tirz · Verified August 2026
Marked down on: Injectable only for GLP-1 — no oral tablet route on semaglutide or tirzepatide, despite a generic "Injections and oral options available" line in one landing page's hero that matches nothing else on the site
Sunlight takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 85/100 (B) against 67/100 (C) for Candor Rx. Candor Rx 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.
Candor Rx
67/100
C
Sunlight
85/100
B
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Candor Rx | Sunlight |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $99/mo$99/mo (all doses, compounded) | From $88/moStarts at $88/mo (compounded injection, flat monthly with no membership on top; a fresh 4-week supply each shipment, and the FAQ says the rate includes the prescription, unlimited telehealth visits and free shipping) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo$149/mo (all doses, compounded) | From $157/moStarts at $157/mo (compounded injection, flat monthly with no membership on top; a fresh 4-week supply each shipment, prescription and unlimited telehealth visits included) |
| Coverage | Not listed on Candor Rx's site (checked July 2026) | All 50 states (varies by provider licensure; the NAD+ and sermorelin lines name Mississippi as their one exception) |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Cost-focused buyers who want flat, any-dose compounded GLP-1 pricing with no dose upcharges. | Patients who want the lowest published entry price in the ranking and are comfortable with an injection-only compounded program, and don't need an oral or brand-name route. |
| Desk Score | 67/100C | 85/100B |
The verdict
Desk pick — SunlightSunlight takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 85/100 (B) against 67/100 (C) for Candor Rx. Candor Rx still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Candor Rx if…
Cost-focused buyers who want flat, any-dose compounded GLP-1 pricing with no dose upcharges.
$99/mo sema · $149/mo tirz
Choose Sunlight if…
Patients who want the lowest published entry price in the ranking and are comfortable with an injection-only compounded program, and don't need an oral or brand-name route.
From $88/mo sema · From $157/mo tirz · All 50 states (varies by provider licensure; the NAD+ and sermorelin lines name Mississippi as their one exception)
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: Candor Rx · Sunlight.
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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.