Head-to-head comparison
Pallas Health vs PauseRX
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
Pallas Health names all six of the pharmacies that dispense for it and two prescribing clinicians whose NPIs verify in the federal registry — then sells every GLP-1 on a single twelve-week prepay, so the advertised “/mo average” is one $597 or $897 charge divided by three.
$199/mo (see conditions) sema · $299/mo (see conditions) tirz · Verified August 2026
Marked down on: There is no month-to-month rung for either compounded molecule — the funnel renders no cadence selector — so the advertised “$199/mo average” is a single $597 charge every twelve weeks divided by three
Desk Score
PauseRX is a nationwide compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform notable for its transparency: it names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy in Gilbert, AZ), its physician network (Beluga Health).
$199/mo sema · From $249/mo (lowest dose rung) tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: States served not listed — site claims nationwide, but you must contact support to confirm availability
Pallas Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 87/100 (B+) against 67/100 (C) for PauseRX. PauseRX 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.
Pallas Health
87/100
B+
PauseRX
67/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Pallas Health | PauseRX |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $199/mosee conditions$199/mo average (compounded injectable; $597 billed every 12 weeks after $139 for the first 4 weeks; no month-to-month tier is sold) | $199/mo$199/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $299/mosee conditions$299/mo average (compounded injectable; $897 billed every 12 weeks after $179 for the first 4 weeks; no month-to-month tier is sold) | From $249/molowest dose rung$249/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states + DC (async in 43; 7 states plus DC require one video visit) | Not listed on PauseRX's site (checked July 2026) |
| Brand-name | Yes | Yes |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Readers who weight named pharmacies and independently verifiable prescribers above cash-flow flexibility, and who can absorb a $597 or $897 charge every twelve weeks rather than a monthly one. | Explicit 503A pharmacy and physician-network disclosure. |
| Desk Score | 87/100B+ | 67/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Pallas HealthPallas Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 87/100 (B+) against 67/100 (C) for PauseRX. PauseRX still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Pallas Health if…
Readers who weight named pharmacies and independently verifiable prescribers above cash-flow flexibility, and who can absorb a $597 or $897 charge every twelve weeks rather than a monthly one.
$199/mo (see conditions) sema · $299/mo (see conditions) tirz · All 50 states + DC (async in 43; 7 states plus DC require one video visit)
Choose PauseRX if…
Explicit 503A pharmacy and physician-network disclosure.
$199/mo sema · From $249/mo (lowest dose rung) 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: Pallas Health · PauseRX.
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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.