AM Rx vs Circle Medical

Compare pricing, features, and medications to find the best GLP-1 provider for your weight loss journey

These two prices are not directly comparable

  • Circle Medical: the $35 figure is a per-visit consultation fee, not a month of treatment - the medication is billed separately.

AM Rx vs Circle Medical: Overview

Choosing between AM Rx and Circle Medical for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are popular providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

AM Rx offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $96/month with a rating of 6.5/10. Circle Medical also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $35/month with a 8.7/10 rating.

The price difference of $61/month is significant - Circle Medical is the more budget-friendly option, while AM Rx positions itself as a premium service.

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Our recommended brand

After reviewing all 148 providers on this platform, we've identified CoreAge Rx as offering the most transparent pricing model. At just $99/month — the same price every month, every dose — there are no surprise charges or hidden fees. Combined with exceptional service quality, personalized support, and access to both semaglutide and tirzepatide, it represents the best value without compromising on care.

At a glance

Price Difference
$61/mo
Rating Difference
2.2
Winner
Circle Medical
Best For
Budget

AM Rx

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Rating
6.5/10
Monthly Price
$96
Medications
semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

  • A published promotional discount - $96 off the AM Rx weight-loss programme
  • The operating entity is identifiable, which is more than several competitors manage

Cons

  • The FDA has formally told AM Rx that its labelling and claims misrepresented its compounded products - see the warning letter above
  • The medication is compounded and therefore not FDA-approved - the agency has not reviewed it for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
  • Compounded GLP-1 pricing in this tier is cheap partly because the product carries none of the trial programme, patent or distribution costs of the approved drug - and none of its regulatory review either
  • The site renders a promotional banner reading "Limited Time: $96 off Zealthy Weight Loss Program" alongside its own AM Rx banner. Combined with Zealthy's subscription policy naming its operator as "FitRX, LLC dba Zealthy" - the same legal entity as the letter's recipient - the two brands appear to share an operation. Neither site says so
  • Almost nothing else is published: no ongoing price, phone number, refund policy, pharmacy or states served
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Circle Medical

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Rating
8.7/10Better
Monthly Price
$35Cheaper
Medications
semaglutidetirzepatideoral semaglutide

Pros

  • It bills your insurance instead of asking you to forget insurance exists. Circle Medical states it is in-network with most commercial plans
  • Publishes a real out-of-pocket figure rather than a marketing one: patients with accepted insurance paid an average of $35 per appointment over the previous six months
  • FDA-approved medication only - Wegovy, Zepbound and non-GLP-1 options such as Contrave when appropriate. No compounded product
  • No membership and no hidden fees, which is rare among insurance-accepting telehealth services
  • This is a full primary-care practice, so weight management sits inside ongoing medical care rather than being a standalone drug subscription
  • Clear, conventional eligibility criteria published up front: BMI 27+ with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or sleep apnea, or BMI 30+ without one
  • A mobile app with regular provider check-ins
  • Honest about supply and coverage: the site warns these treatments have significant stock issues and are not always covered
  • Insurance verification is built into the booking flow, so you find out where you stand before the appointment

Cons

  • Your cost is whatever your plan says it is. $35 is an average, not a price - deductibles and exclusions can leave you paying far more
  • The medication itself is a separate cost from the visit, and coverage for weight-loss drugs is the single most commonly denied benefit in this category
  • You must live in the state you are treated in and have your primary pharmacy in that same state, which rules out anyone splitting time between states
  • The full list of available states is not published - you have to start booking an appointment to see it
  • You may be booked with any available provider (MD, DO, PA-C or NP) rather than choosing one
  • If your insurance denies weight-loss coverage, there is no cash-pay compounded fallback here
Choose Circle Medical

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureAM RxCircle Medical
Monthly Price$96$35
Rating6.5/108.7/10
Medicationssemaglutide, tirzepatidesemaglutide, tirzepatide, oral semaglutide
Insurance AcceptedNoYes
Support HoursNot publishedNot published
Live ChatNoNo
Free ShippingYesNo
Shipping SpeedNot publishedPrescriptions go to your own pharmacy rather than shipping from the provider
Mobile AppNoAvailable
Dedicated CoachNot includedNot included
Follow-up FrequencyNot publishedRegular provider check-ins to monitor progress
Money-back GuaranteeNone publishedNone published
Cancellation PolicyNot publishedAppointment-based care - there is no subscription to cancel

Which should you choose?

Choose AM Rx if you:

  • Value: a published promotional discount - $96 off the am rx weight-loss programme

Choose Circle Medical if you:

  • Want to save $61/month with a more affordable option
  • Prefer a higher-rated service (8.7/10 vs 6.5/10)
  • Want more medication options to choose from
  • Need insurance coverage for your treatment
  • Value: it bills your insurance instead of asking you to forget insurance exists. circle medical states it is in-network with most commercial plans

Website previews

AM Rx

AM Rx website

Circle Medical

Circle Medical website

Our recommendation

Circle Medical comes out ahead with a higher rating of 8.7/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.
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