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Match Score 69 · Grade C

StaveMD review: price, pros & cons

By MatchScript EditorialUpdated

A compounded GLP-1 program with semaglutide injections, an oral dissolving tablet, tirzepatide and a microdose option, 24/7 support and an easy cancel-and-refund policy, but only "starting from" prices.

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StaveMD offers compounded semaglutide as a weekly injection or a daily dissolving tablet, plus tirzepatide and a lower-dose microdose plan, with prescriptions compounded by Red Rock Home Pharmacy.

Semaglutide
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide
Not disclosed
Coverage
Coverage not published
Brand-name
Compounded only
Oral option
Yes
Verification
Not independently listed

Best for: People who value round-the-clock support and a lenient refund policy, and who will confirm the per-month price for their chosen program length.

MatchScript's take: Round-the-clock support and one of the easier cancel-and-refund policies, but pin down the per-month price first.

The factor breakdown

StaveMD on the six Match Score factors — the same sub-scores the quiz reweights to your priorities. See the methodology.

Budget Fit48/100

Its lowest tier isn't clearly disclosed puts Budget Fit at a below-par 48 — above the budget tiers.

Speed to Start64/100

Limited or undisclosed state coverage can slow your start, for a below-par 64 on Speed to Start.

Formulary Match77/100

StaveMD adds an oral/sublingual route on top of injectables, for a middling 77 on Formulary Match.

Support Level84/100

Support lands at a solid 84 — solid, standard support.

Flexibility82/100

Flexibility scores a solid 82 — reasonable room to change your plan.

Transparency62/100

Thinner public disclosure than the highest-scoring programs keeps Transparency at a below-par 62.

Pricing in context

How StaveMD's monthly price sits against the category median and the cheapest provider we track.

Monthly priceSemaglutideTirzepatide
StaveMDthis providerVisit Not disclosedNot disclosed
Category median366 tracked$199/mo$279/mo
Cheapest trackedMondaeVisit $87/mo$126/mo

What we found on their site

Read on StaveMD's own website in October 2026. Quoted text is theirs.

  • The homepage product cards read "Semaglutide … Starting from $199/mo", "Tirzepatide … Starting from $249/mo" and "Microdose GLP-1 … Starting from $179/mo".
  • The program page lists 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-month lengths and says "Longer programs cost less per month and are billed upfront."
  • The refund policy reads "You can cancel at any time, for any reason, from your account — no phone call and no notice period."

What we like

  • Semaglutide as a weekly injection or a daily dissolving tablet, plus tirzepatide and a microdose plan
  • A care team answers messages 24/7, with nurses and your provider for clinical questions and coaching on side effects, nutrition and sleep
  • Cancel anytime from your account with no notice period, and request a refund at any time except for a month whose medication is already ordered
  • Names its compounding pharmacy, Red Rock Home Pharmacy
  • Full refund if no prescription is written; HSA/FSA eligible with free shipping

The caveats

  • Only "starting from" figures are shown ($199 semaglutide, $249 tirzepatide), and the site doesn't say which of its 1-, 3-, 6- or 12-month programs they belong to
  • Longer programs are billed up front
  • Depending on your state, a video visit may be required before your first fill, and no state list is published
  • The "3,000,000+ members" figure is its telehealth network's total, not StaveMD's own patients
  • Compounded medications are not FDA-approved

StaveMDCheck the current price and eligibility on their site.

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Who it's for — and who should skip it

StaveMD is for people who value round-the-clock support and a lenient refund policy, and who will confirm the per-month price for their chosen program length.

Skip it if that doesn't sound like you. A closer fit may be Peter MD (Match Score 69) — or take the quiz to see where StaveMD lands for your priorities.

See every alternative to StaveMD.

How it compares to CoreAge Rx & the closest scorer

StaveMD against CoreAge Rx and the provider that scores closest to it. Green marks the row leader.

How it comparesStaveMDthis providerCoreAge RxfeaturedPeter MDclosest scorer
Sema priceNot disclosed$99/mo at every dose$149/mo starting (first-time tier)
CoverageCoverage not publishedU.S. only — restrictions vary by state and therapy, list not published46 states for semaglutide (not AL, ID, AK or HI); tirzepatide excludes AL and ID
FormularyInjectable + oralInjectableInjectable
Match Score69 · C91 · A−69 · C

StaveMD, answered

Is StaveMD legit?

StaveMD is an operating telehealth program run by RZ International LLC. Its providers are licensed physicians and nurse practitioners, and prescriptions are compounded by Red Rock Home Pharmacy. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

How much does StaveMD cost?

The site shows semaglutide starting from $199 a month and tirzepatide from $249, with a microdose plan from $179, but it doesn't say which of its 1-, 3-, 6- or 12-month programs those figures belong to. Longer programs cost less per month and are billed up front, so confirm your monthly rate at checkout.

Does StaveMD ship to my state?

It doesn't publish a state list. Depending on your state, you may need a video visit before your first fill.

Can I cancel StaveMD?

Yes — from your account at any time, with no notice period. You can request a refund at any time except for a month whose medication has already been ordered.

Pricing & state data come from StaveMD's public site and our master provider matrix. The Match Score and its sub-scores are our editorial judgment per the methodology. Commercial facts only — prices change, so confirm on StaveMD's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

Verdict · Grade C · 69/100

StaveMD offers compounded semaglutide as a weekly injection or a daily dissolving tablet, plus tirzepatide and a lower-dose microdose plan, with prescriptions compounded by Red Rock Home Pharmacy. Support is a real strength — the care team answers 24/7, with nurses and your provider for clinical questions — and its policy lets you cancel from your account with no notice and request a refund for any month whose medication hasn't been ordered. Pricing is less clear: the site shows starting figures of $199 for semaglutide and $249 for tirzepatide without saying which program length they belong to, and longer programs are billed up front. Some states need a video visit first. If support and an easy exit matter most, StaveMD is a good option; confirm your monthly rate at checkout.

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