Head-to-head comparison
Curex vs Iron Med RX
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
Identical $199 pricing on both molecules, plus oral routes and nationwide reach — simple math for switchers.
$199/mo sema · $199/mo tirz
Marked down on: No brand-name access
FDAWarning letter issued to Curex in September 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Desk Score
Iron Med RX (IRON RX Telehealth) is a Dallas-based online weight-loss provider offering compounded GLP-1 with licensed-provider oversight and home delivery.
Marked down on: Prices are not shown publicly — you only see costs after creating an account, so you cannot compare value upfront
Curex takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 89/100 (B+) against 48/100 (C) for Iron Med RX. Iron Med 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.
Curex
89/100
B+
Iron Med RX
48/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Curex | Iron Med RX |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $199/mo$199/mo | Not listed on Iron Med RX's site (checked June 2026) |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo$199/mo | Not listed on Iron Med RX's site (checked June 2026) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not listed on Iron Med RX's site (checked June 2026) |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | People who may switch between semaglutide and tirzepatide and want one predictable price for either. | People who want oral or injectable compounded GLP-1 from one provider and don't mind account-gated pricing. |
| Desk Score | 89/100B+ | 48/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — CurexCurex takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 89/100 (B+) against 48/100 (C) for Iron Med RX. Iron Med RX still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Curex if…
People who may switch between semaglutide and tirzepatide and want one predictable price for either.
$199/mo sema · $199/mo tirz · All 50 states
FDAWarning letter issued to Curex in September 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Choose Iron Med RX if…
People who want oral or injectable compounded GLP-1 from one provider and don't mind account-gated pricing.
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: Curex · Iron Med RX.
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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.