HealthRx vs Sunlight
HealthRx vs Sunlight for GLP-1 in 2026 — pricing, medications, shipping and credentials compared side by side.
Educational, not medical advice. This page explains GLP-1 medications in general terms. Only a licensed clinician who knows your history can decide what's right for you.
Our top choice
9.0/10 vs 8.7/10
HealthRx is our pick for most people here — healthRx is our pick in this matchup — overnight cold-chain shipping and a low semaglutide price. Consider Sunlight instead if its strength — flexible plans with convenient virtual care — matters more to you. The full reasoning, the numbers, and the cases where Sunlight is the better call are all below.
Check Eligibility: HealthRx| At a glance | HealthRx | Sunlight |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/mo (12-month prepaid plan) | Varies by plan |
| Medications | Semaglutide | Semaglutide · Tirzepatide |
| Offering | Compounded | Compounded |
| Shipping | Free overnight, cold-chain | Included |
Prices are each provider’s published rate at our last check — confirm the final figure at checkout, as offers change. How we rank
GLP-1 program from $99/month with overnight delivery
- Semaglutide from $99/mo on a 12-month prepaid plan
- Free overnight cold-chain shipping on every plan
- LegitScript-certified; licensed 503A pharmacies
Flexible telehealth GLP-1 care
- Virtual consultations with licensed providers
- Plans adapted to individual needs
- Convenient follow-up care
The full breakdown
HealthRx vs Sunlight: a closer look at each
HealthRx and Sunlight are both telehealth GLP-1 programs, but they differ on price, medications, shipping and how you pay. Here's the side-by-side, with the numbers, so you can pick the right one.
Best for: Overnight cold-chain shipping
Choose HealthRx if…
you want HealthRx's edge — overnight cold-chain shipping and a low semaglutide price.
Best for: Flexible virtual care
Choose Sunlight if…
you want Sunlight's edge — flexible plans with convenient virtual care.
The money
Cost breakdown
The numbers that actually decide it, side by side.
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/mo (12-month prepaid plan) | Varies by plan |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (compounded, 12-month prepaid) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | — (not offered) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Offering | Compounded | Compounded |
| Shipping | Free overnight, cold-chain | Included |
| Insurance | Cash | Cash |
On price, HealthRx lists $99/mo (compounded, 12-month prepaid) for compounded semaglutide and — (not offered) for tirzepatide, while Sunlight lists Compounded (plan-dependent) and Compounded (plan-dependent). Where prices are published, HealthRx is the lower-cost option.
Both are cash-pay compounded programs, so the real decision comes down to price, shipping, pharmacy credentials and support rather than the drug itself.
Side by side
Full specs, compared
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Why choose it | Overnight cold-chain shipping and a low semaglutide price | Flexible plans with convenient virtual care |
| Watch out for | Lowest price needs a 12-month prepay; semaglutide only | Entry pricing isn't published upfront |
| Starting price | $99/mo (12-month prepaid plan) | Varies by plan |
| Compounded semaglutide | $99/mo (compounded, 12-month prepaid) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| Tirzepatide | — (not offered) | Compounded (plan-dependent) |
| GLP-1 + GIP option | No | Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) |
| Offering type | Compounded | Compounded |
| New-patient offer | Best rate via 12-month prepay | Varies |
| Billing model | 12-month prepaid for the lowest rate | Flexible monthly plans |
| What's included | Clinician consult, Medication, Free overnight cold-chain shipping | Virtual consultation, Medication, Follow-up care |
| Lab work | Online intake | Online intake |
| Shipping | Free overnight, cold-chain | Included |
| Refills | Monthly shipments on the annual plan | Monthly refills |
| States | Most US states | Most US states |
| Pharmacy | 503A pharmacies; LegitScript-certified | US compounding pharmacies |
| Clinicians | US-licensed clinicians | US-licensed providers |
| Insurance | Cash | Cash |
| Consultation | Online clinician consult | Virtual consultation |
| Our rating | 9.0 · Excellent | 8.7 · Very Good |
The medicine
Medications & formulations
- HealthRx: compounded GLP-1. No
- Sunlight: compounded GLP-1. Yes — compounded tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP)
New to the drugs themselves? Read our plain-language guides to semaglutide, tirzepatide, and the new GLP-1 pills.
The trade-offs
Pros & cons
Pros
- Low $99/mo semaglutide on the annual plan
- Free overnight cold-chain shipping
- LegitScript-certified; 503A pharmacies
Cons
- Best price requires a 12-month prepay
- Semaglutide only — no tirzepatide
Pros
- Flexible, adaptable plans
- Licensed providers
- Convenient online follow-ups
Cons
- Pricing not published upfront
- Compounded only
Head to head
Where each one wins
We don't tally a single winner — that hides the trade-offs. Here's who leads on each dimension, and why.
HealthRx: $99/mo (compounded, 12-month prepaid). Sunlight: Compounded (plan-dependent).
HealthRx offers compounded; Sunlight offers compounded.
HealthRx: Free overnight, cold-chain. Sunlight: Included.
HealthRx publicly states LegitScript certification.
Both are primarily cash-pay for compounded GLP-1.
Pick fast
Match it to your priority
Find your top priority, see which program we'd point you to.
If your priority is the lowest published price
If your priority is the best shipping
If your priority is our overall pick
Questions
HealthRx vs Sunlight: common questions
The bottom line
HealthRx is our pick in this matchup — overnight cold-chain shipping and a low semaglutide price. Choose Sunlight only if its strength (flexible plans with convenient virtual care) matters more to you than price and our overall rating.
How we compare — and how to read this
We weigh the factors that actually change a patient’s experience: real price (and whether it’s compounded or branded), the medications and formulations on offer, shipping, pharmacy accreditation and the clinician model, insurance stance, and commitment. We name a top pick for most people, then lay the trade-offs out in full so you can override it when your priorities or insurance point the other way. Pricing is provider-reported and moves often — and compounded-drug availability shifts with FDA shortage status — so confirm the current details on the provider’s own site before enrolling. Affiliate relationships never change a program’s placement. This page is educational, not medical advice; see our disclaimer.