Actin vs ElixaMD
Actin and ElixaMD both sell semaglutide; this is how their prices, coverage and records differ.
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ElixaMD
Best for: seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions
Visit ElixaMD →If you are choosing between Actin and ElixaMD, price alone will not settle it. Both prescribe semaglutide, so moving from one to the other would not change your drug. ElixaMD leads our six-part score, 6.3 to 5.6.
Actin vs ElixaMD price
ElixaMD only publishes an introductory price, $179 for the first month, and does not say what month two costs. Actin lists $169 a month. Until ElixaMD posts a standing rate, the two numbers are not a like-for-like comparison.
Drug by drug: Semaglutide is cheaper at Actin ($169 a month vs $179 for the first month).
Medications and formats
Both sell semaglutide.
On format they match: each offers compounded injections.
Where each one treats patients
Neither Actin nor ElixaMD publishes the states it serves, so enter your state at the very start of each sign-up.
Pricing
Actin
month-to-month; $143/mo on the 3-month plan, $116/mo on the 6-month plan
ElixaMD
'$179 first month' intro/sale, no contract; ongoing/higher-dose tiers ~$249-$299; HSA/FSA eligible
What each price covers
ElixaMD's price also covers the clinician visit, the medication itself and shipping, which Actin does not claim.
Actin does not say what its price includes.
ElixaMD is silent on lab work and coaching.
That matters most for the drug: unless Actin confirms otherwise, budget for medication on top of its listed price.
Actin
Inclusions not disclosed.
ElixaMD
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
In the price
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Not stated
Where each one scores higher
Overall, ElixaMD scores 6.3 and Actin 5.6 out of 10.
Actin is stronger on value (5.7 vs 3.0).
ElixaMD is stronger on user experience (8.0 vs 3.0), trust & safety (6.5 vs 4.0) and support (7.0 vs 5.0).
Effectiveness and accessibility are within half a point.
Actin
5.6/10
ElixaMD
6.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
FDA warning letters
Neither Actin nor ElixaMD has an FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Actin | ElixaMD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $169/mo | $179 first month |
| Features | 3 features | ✓8 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | ✓ Yes |
| FDA Warning Letters | None | None |
About Actin
Actin sells compounded semaglutide with B12 for weight loss, and also provides hormone, sexual wellness, and hair health treatments. Pricing is published and starts from $133.
Read our full Actin review →About ElixaMD
The $179 first-month figure for compounded semaglutide injections is an intro rate. No membership, no contract and no insurance are involved, and delivery costs nothing. Everything else folds in: a patient portal, 24/7 support, care coaching, dietician visits at no charge and 1:1 physician guidance. HSA/FSA money qualifies. ElixaMD does something rare and names its compounders, RedRock and Beaker, alongside a full legal suite, and it discloses that compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Semaglutide is the only molecule advertised, and no verifiable LegitScript seal is displayed.
Read our full ElixaMD review →Pros & Cons
Actin
What we like
- Semaglutide costs $169 a month, close to the $185 median for compounded semaglutide across the sellers we compare
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to Actin
Watch-outs
- You only see a price after finishing the medical intake, so you cannot compare costs before sharing health information
- Confirm it serves your state before you start the intake
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide is compounded rather than FDA-approved, so it has not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
ElixaMD
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- The monthly price includes the medication, clinician visits and shipping
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to ElixaMD
Watch-outs
- Confirm it serves your state before you start the intake
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide is compounded rather than FDA-approved, so it has not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
Our Verdict
ElixaMD wins this one, 6.3 to 5.6, above all for seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions. Actin fits better if compounded semaglutide at $169/month is your priority.
Choose Actin if…
You want compounded semaglutide at $169/month and an opening price near $169 a month.
Choose ElixaMD if…
You want seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions.
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