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Alternatives to Lighter You

Lighter You sits at No. 83 in our ranking with a Brief Score of 76. Here are the GLP-1 providers we'd weigh against it — ranked on the same six-factor Brief Score, top down.

Prefer a straight head-to-head? CoreAge Rx vs Lighter You.

Our top alternative

No. 1 here

CoreAge Rx

CoreAge publishes different starting offers across its pages; the advertised annual rates require a full year paid upfront.

Semaglutide

From $79/mo

Annual offer: 12 months paid upfront, from $948.

Main site: from $99/mo; confirm the selected offer.

Full price details

From $79/mo on the annual-plan landing offer, based on a 12-month plan paid in full ($948 at that starting rate); main product page separately advertises from $99/mo

Tirzepatide

From $129/mo

Annual offer: 12 months paid upfront, from $1,548.

Main site: from $149/mo; confirm the selected offer.

Full price details

From $129/mo on the annual-plan landing offer, based on a 12-month plan paid in full ($1,548 at that starting rate); main product page separately advertises from $149/mo

Coverage
US only; restrictions by state, confirmed at intake
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No. 33 · Grade B

Henry Meds

84/100

Henry Meds advertises a bundled GLP-1 program from $179, but price varies by treatment and dose. Shipment intervals and multi-month cancellation conditions matter.

Semaglutide

GLP-1 program from $179/mo

Exact medication, dose and plan quote required.

Full price details

GLP-1 program advertised from $179/month; confirm the medication, dose and plan price

Coverage
Supported states only; confirm your location and treatment
Price trend
new to the tracker, no prior reading
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No. 7 · Grade B

Sprout Health

86/100

A compounded GLP-1 provider with four-week and annual offers, plus a separate tablet-and-injection program whose advertised prices differ.

Semaglutide

$149 / 4 weeks

Annual option: $1,188 upfront ($99/mo equivalent).

Other landing page: $299/mo. Confirm your offer and billing terms.

Full price details

$149 every 4 weeks; annual plan $1,188 upfront ($99/mo equivalent). Separate GLP-1 landing page lists $299/mo

Coverage
Not disclosed
Price trend
new to the tracker, no prior reading
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FDA warning letter, September 2025 — issued to Sprout Health Partners LLC dba Sprout Health. See the FDA's warning letter database.

No. 68 · Grade C

Zera Health

78/100

Zera lists introductory, monthly and quarterly GLP-1 prices, but two public refund policies give different cancellation and refund rules.

Semaglutide

$179/mo listed vial plan

Listed 2.5mg/5mg vial options; confirm prescribed quantity. Introductory and quarterly rates differ.

Full price details

$179/month compounded semaglutide vial plan (listed 2.5mg/5mg vial options); introductory and quarterly offers differ

Coverage
Nationwide provider network advertised; confirm medication and pharmacy eligibility in your state
Price trend
new to the tracker, no prior reading
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No. 70 · Grade C

Alan Meds

77/100

Alan Meds offers prepaid GLP-1 promotions and ongoing clinical support, but the full charge and early renewal processing matter more than the monthly equivalent.

Semaglutide

Confirm full prepaid charge

Advertised $158/mo equivalent on two months paid upfront; full selected total and renewal need confirmation.

Full price details

Compounded semaglutide offered. Current medication quote unknown; earlier observed from $158/month for compounded semaglutide

Coverage
Compounded semaglutide: 46 states and D.C.; excludes Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana and Mississippi. Other programs require confirmation
Price trend
new to the tracker, no prior reading
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No. 210 · Grade C

YourHealthRx

68/100

YourHealthRx separates monthly purchases from full prepaid supplies and distinguishes its coordination role from clinical and pharmacy services.

Semaglutide

$170/month injection plan

Injection alternatives: $450 upfront for three months or $840 upfront for six ($140/month equivalent).

Oral tablets are separate: $200 monthly, $540 for three months or $1,020 for six. Clinical/pharmacy policies and state eligibility differ.

Full price details

Compounded semaglutide injection advertised at $170 monthly, $450 upfront for three months or $840 upfront for six months; oral tablets have separate prices; earlier listing: From $170/mo (compounded)

Coverage
Website expressly says clinical services and some formulations are not available in all states; confirm patient-location and product eligibility with the independent clinician.
Price trend
new to the tracker, no prior reading
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No. 11 · Grade B+

REMEVi

87/100

English- and Spanish-language GLP-1 care with four-week billing, published prepaid totals and no advertised dose upcharge.

Semaglutide

$199 / 4 weeks

24-week option: $954 upfront ($159 per four weeks).

Full price details

$199 every 4 weeks; $954 prepaid for 24 weeks ($159 per 4 weeks)

Coverage
49 states and DC; excludes Louisiana
Price trend
new to the tracker, no prior reading
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No. 246 · Grade C

Open Water Rx

66/100

Open Water Rx publishes injection prices and prepaid totals, with no separate membership fee. Oral programs and refund exceptions have separate terms.

Semaglutide

$169 for 1 month

Standard compounded injection; provider review, prescribed medication and shipping included.

Prepaid: $495/3 months or $960/6 months, paid in full upfront. Oral plans are priced separately.

Full price details

$169 for 1 month of standard compounded semaglutide injections; $495/3 months or $960/6 months prepaid; provider review, prescribed medication and shipping included; oral plans priced separately

Coverage
Advertises nationwide service where permitted; eligibility depends on the independent clinician, medication and dispensing pharmacy
Price trend
price falling
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No. 59 · Grade C

Tyde Wellness

79/100

Tyde Wellness is a 50-state compounded-GLP-1 and longevity telehealth platform spanning weight loss, HRT, hair, and peptides.

Semaglutide

From $149/mo (microdose tier, all doses, compounded)

Coverage
All 50 states
Price trend
new to the tracker, no prior reading
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Rankings reflect the Dose Brief Score — our editorial judgment per the methodology. Pricing and coverage reflect public disclosures at last review and change often — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.