Head-to-head dispatch
Eden 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
High-disclosure compounded program — the clearest verification signals in the ranking — with a $99/mo medication price that only reads that low because the required $99/mo membership is billed separately.
$198/mo all-in month to month ($99/mo medication plus the required $99/mo Eden Membership; the membership is $39 for the first month, so $138 the first month; same price at every dose; no prepay tier is published; cancel anytime; compounded injectable) sema · $298/mo all-in month to month ($199/mo medication plus the required $99/mo Eden Membership; the membership is $39 for the first month, so $238 the first month; same price at every dose; no prepay tier is published; cancel anytime; compounded injectable) tirz · Verified August 28, 2026
Marked down on: FDA issued Eden Health International Inc. dba Eden a warning letter in June 2026; the letter is public in FDA's warning-letter database
FDAWarning letter issued to Eden Health International Inc. dba Eden in June 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
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 (promotional rate, compounded) sema · $349/mo (compounded) tirz · Verified June 13, 2026
Marked down on: Headline prices are intro first-month fees — the regular monthly cost is higher ($229 semaglutide, $349 tirzepatide)
Eden takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 85/100 (B) 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.
Eden
85/100
B
Transparent Meds
66/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Eden | Transparent Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $198/mo all-in month to month ($99/mo medication plus the required $99/mo Eden Membership; the membership is $39 for the first month, so $138 the first month; same price at every dose; no prepay tier is published; cancel anytime; compounded injectable) | $229/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $298/mo all-in month to month ($199/mo medication plus the required $99/mo Eden Membership; the membership is $39 for the first month, so $238 the first month; same price at every dose; no prepay tier is published; cancel anytime; compounded injectable) | $349/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not listed on Transparent Meds's site (checked June 13, 2026) |
| Brand-name | Yes | Yes |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | People who weight clinical transparency and oversight over finding the cheapest rate, and who are fine with a two-line bill (medication plus membership) that comes to $198/mo semaglutide or $298/mo tirzepatide. | People who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide injections. |
| Desk Score | 85/100B | 66/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — EdenEden takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 85/100 (B) against 66/100 (C) for Transparent Meds. Transparent Meds still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Eden if…
People who weight clinical transparency and oversight over finding the cheapest rate, and who are fine with a two-line bill (medication plus membership) that comes to $198/mo semaglutide or $298/mo tirzepatide.
$198/mo all-in month to month ($99/mo medication plus the required $99/mo Eden Membership; the membership is $39 for the first month, so $138 the first month; same price at every dose; no prepay tier is published; cancel anytime; compounded injectable) sema · $298/mo all-in month to month ($199/mo medication plus the required $99/mo Eden Membership; the membership is $39 for the first month, so $238 the first month; same price at every dose; no prepay tier is published; cancel anytime; compounded injectable) tirz · All 50 states
FDAWarning letter issued to Eden Health International Inc. dba Eden in June 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Choose Transparent Meds if…
People who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide injections.
$229/mo (promotional rate, compounded) sema · $349/mo (compounded) tirz
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you, and what we file on a provider reads the same either way. Read full breakdowns: Eden · Transparent Meds.
Also here
CoreAge Rx tops every dispatch at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, the Desk's #1-rated provider outscores them both. The Desk's top dispatch: one price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states — but the $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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Or see the full comparison hub and the complete ranking.
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.