DoctorAdam vs PlexusDx
DoctorAdam and PlexusDx both sell semaglutide and tirzepatide; this is how their prices, coverage and records differ.
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DoctorAdam
Best for: seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions
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If you are choosing between DoctorAdam and PlexusDx, price alone will not settle it. Both prescribe semaglutide and tirzepatide, so moving from one to the other would not change your drug. PlexusDx leads our six-part score, 8.3 to 7.2.
DoctorAdam vs PlexusDx price
DoctorAdam and PlexusDx start at the same figure, $129 a month, so the entry price does not separate them. Look at what each price covers and at the per-drug prices below.
Drug by drug: Semaglutide costs the same at both, $129 a month; tirzepatide is cheaper at DoctorAdam ($199 a month vs $249 a month).
Medications and formats
Both sell semaglutide and tirzepatide.
On format they match: each offers compounded injections.
Where each one treats patients
DoctorAdam lists 44 states, and PlexusDx lists 50 states.
They overlap in 44 states. PlexusDx alone covers Alaska, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Pricing
DoctorAdam
Compounded semaglutide injection from $129. Includes physician evaluation, prescription, medication and shipping.
Compounded tirzepatide injection from $229. Includes physician evaluation, prescription, medication and shipping.
Oral tablet from $129, in doses of 2mg–24mg; the physician sets the strength. Includes medication and prescription.
Oral tablet from $199, in doses of 3, 5, 6, 10 or 20 mg: 30 tablets, taken once daily as prescribed.
PlexusDx
What each price covers
Both prices cover the clinician visit and the medication itself.
DoctorAdam's price also covers shipping, which PlexusDx does not claim.
DoctorAdam is silent on lab work and coaching.
PlexusDx is silent on shipping, lab work and coaching.
DoctorAdam
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
PlexusDx
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
Not stated
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Not stated
Where each one scores higher
Overall, PlexusDx scores 8.3 and DoctorAdam 7.2 out of 10.
DoctorAdam is stronger on support (7.0 vs 5.5).
PlexusDx is stronger on value (7.6 vs 3.0) and accessibility (10.0 vs 9.0).
Effectiveness, user experience and trust & safety are within half a point.
DoctorAdam
7.2/10
PlexusDx
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
FDA warning letters
Neither DoctorAdam nor PlexusDx has an FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | DoctorAdam | PlexusDx |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $129/mo | $129/mo |
| Features | 8 features | 8 features |
| States Available | 44 | ✓50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | None | None |
About DoctorAdam
A Shopify-based telehealth storefront selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as injections or oral tablets, at a flat all-in monthly price that covers the physician evaluation, the medication and free shipping. It names two pharmacy partners, Olympia Pharmaceuticals in Orlando, FL and Carie Boyd Pharmaceuticals in Irving, TX, and is LegitScript certified. By its own account it holds a 4.8/5 Trustpilot score across more than 5,400 reviews and has served 100K+ patients in 44 states.
Read our full DoctorAdam review →About PlexusDx
PlexusDx prices a microdose GLP-1 from $129/month, compounded semaglutide from $149/month and compounded tirzepatide from $249/month, and also sells a combination GLP-Squared protocol. An independent US-licensed clinician reviews each patient through a state-licensed telehealth platform, medications come from state-licensed pharmacies, and licensed providers cover all 50 states. What sets it apart is an optional Precision Peptide genetic test returning 151 insights, discounted to $99 after a first order.
Read our full PlexusDx review →Pros & Cons
DoctorAdam
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
- Serves 44 states
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to DoctorAdam
Watch-outs
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide and tirzepatide are compounded rather than FDA-approved, so they have not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
PlexusDx
What we like
- Semaglutide costs $129 a month, 30% below the $184 median for compounded semaglutide across the sellers we compare
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- The monthly price includes the medication and clinician visits
- Serves all 50 states
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to PlexusDx
Watch-outs
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide and tirzepatide are compounded rather than FDA-approved, so they have not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
Our Verdict
PlexusDx wins this one, 8.3 to 7.2, above all for starting below a standard dose, with microdose tiers. DoctorAdam fits better if seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions is your priority.
Choose DoctorAdam if…
You want seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions and an opening price near $129 a month.
Choose PlexusDx if…
You want starting below a standard dose, with microdose tiers and an opening price near $129 a month.
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