Recently, as I was doing some research on Join Piper for a client of mine in the Simply Strong App, I came across Orderly Meds. I noticed that there were several Reddit feeds discussing both Piper and Orderly Meds as affordable compounded GLP-1 providers. Since I had yet to hear of Orderly Meds, I went down the rabbit hole and decided that this brand deserved a full review.
I found a lot of great feedback online about Orderly Meds, but I wanted to explore it for myself to see if it’s the real deal or a fly-by-night operation. If you’re curious what I look for when I’m reviewing a company like Orderly Meds, I wrote a whole blog post about it to give you a better idea of what I look for and why I’m doing this. You can read that post here - How I Review GLP-1 Providers. In the meantime, let’s talk about Orderly Meds.
Here’s What I Discovered About Orderly Meds
The first thing I look at when exploring a new compounded GLP-1 provider is the overall look, feel, and vibe of the brand. The best place to start is on the brand’s website. Orderly Meds gave me immediate professional vibes when I visited its website. The website is very clean, user-friendly, and filled with useful information, not just a call-to-action to get started on the medications.
The first thing that Orderly Meds wants you to do is get your “free personalized weight loss guide,” which is basically an interactive algorithm that spits out some information to you when you enter your height, weight, and age. After you enter this basic information, Orderly Meds will calculate your BMI, potential weight loss, TDEE (total daily energy expenditure), daily protein target, and how many calories you need to eat per week to lose 1 lb/week or 2 lbs/week. As a macro coach, these numbers are all very familiar to me as I use some of these same metrics to calculate custom macro plans for my clients. However, it’s important to keep in mind that Orderly Meds is using a very basic formulation that takes very little into account and spitting out a generic number for you. For example, the algorithm told me that I should eat 1026 calories per day to lose 2 lbs per week.
I am not overweight, so that plays a role in the recommendation; however, 2lbs of weight loss per week is not recommended for someone who is not overweight and shouldn’t really even be posed as an option. Eating 1000 calories per day is far too little for my body (and most people’s bodies). But I do recognize that most people who visit the Orderly Meds website are overweight and that the numbers generated might be more in line with what’s realistic and healthy.
Moving on, I noticed that Orderly Meds offers a free protein guide download in exchange for your email address. I went ahead and downloaded it and looked it over. As a personal trainer and macro coach, I am always talking about the importance of protein, so I was happy to see this highlighted by this provider. I have seen far too many GLP-1 providers not even mention the need for maintaining muscle mass while on a GLP-1, and it’s incredibly disheartening, as those who don’t are damaging their metabolism and overall health. The PDF contained some solid information, but also some that I didn’t personally agree with. For example, they say “protein should be the priority all day, even if you’re just drinking shakes all day.” We need to eat whole, nutrient-dense foods, not just shakes. I am not against protein shakes in the least, but they are meant to supplement a healthy diet, not be your entire diet. They also made references to the fact that you’ll be eating so few calories that you need to make them count by consuming protein - if your appetite is so suppressed that you can’t eat, that’s a problem and not the best way to go about taking GLP-1 medications.
After reviewing a few more things on Orderly Meds’ website, I went ahead and clicked on “Get Started” so I could explore their intake process. Orderly Meds has a very basic intake process; they ask for your date of birth, height, weight, and whether you’ve taken a GLP-1 medication in the last two months. Once you input your information, they’ll automatically calculate your BMI (body mass index) for you. I entered my actual height and weight (5’7”, 130 lbs) and was met with a screen that said in order to qualify for treatment, my BMI would have to be at least 25, which is fairly common (and what I expected to hear). If you happen to have a BMI of <25 and would like to explore GLP-1 medication options or microdosing, I recommend inquiring with Join Josie.
In order to advance the process, I went back and edited my weight so it would allow me to move forward (note: I am only doing this for research purposes; I don’t recommend fibbing about your weight). Once my BMI met the requirement, I was able to advance to the next step, which is where you can choose which medication option you’d like to explore. Orderly Meds offers both compounded GLP-1 medications and name-brand medications (Wegovy and Zepbound), I assume that most people who are ordering from Orderly Meds are choosing the compounded medications, as if you wanted the name brands, you can get them cheaper directly from the provider. But, nonetheless, it’s an option.
Orderly Meds has a reputation for being a very affordable provider, which, after reviewing their pricing, I can say is absolutely true. Orderly Meds does things a bit differently than most of the other providers I have reviewed. With Orderly Meds, you begin with their “3-month starter programs,” which include 3 months of medication all billed at once. After your 3-month starter package, you pay a higher monthly price. To be honest, their billing information is pretty unclear and can be confusing. As I am writing this, they have a 50% off promo going on - I am not sure if this is an ongoing promo or for a limited time. Currently, they have their compounded semaglutide priced at $224 for their 3-month starter package, which is roughly $74 per month. And their compounded tirzepatide is priced at $449 for the 3-month starter package, which is approximately $149 per month. Both of these prices are insanely low and would be very lucrative for new customers. I am unsure what the price is after the initial package, as I’ve seen differing information on the Orderly Meds website, but it appears the month-to-month price for compounded tirzepatide is $399/month and $199/month for semaglutide, which is more in line with industry averages.
One thing that I found in the FAQs was that Orderly Meds does increase the price as your dose goes up, so that’s something to be aware of as well. I also want to note that the 3-month starter package they offer comes automatically with titrated (increased doses). This can be a positive or a negative, in my opinion and experience working with people on GLP-1s. For some people, it’s a given that they will need to titrate their dose up from the starting dose, but for others, they might see results using the lowest dose and might be just fine staying there. Your GLP-1 prescription should be tailored to your needs and based on your body’s feedback, not just generic increases. I am not a huge fan of the way Orderly Meds does that.
Once you select which plan you want to go with, you enter your credit card information, which they assure you that they are only collecting; they don’t charge you until after your health screening, and you’re approved by one of their MDs. I was happy to see this because some of these providers will charge you upfront before you’re officially approved, and then, if, for some reason, you end up not being qualified for treatment, you have to wait for your money to be refunded.
Most states don’t require a video consultation with a doctor to be approved, so most often your visit will be done asynchronously (over email/text) unless you request to speak with a doctor before ordering your medication. Each month during your treatment, you’ll be sent a check-in form where you’ll indicate your progress, how you’re feeling, and whether or not you want to change your dosage. Once received, your doctor will review it and approve you for your next shipment. This is the standard process with most GLP-1 providers.
Overall Feedback
There were a lot of things that I liked about Orderly Meds, but also a few things that gave me pause. Specifically, I found a lot of contradicting information on various areas of their website that confused me, and told me that perhaps they have made updates and changes, but haven’t updated them everywhere. I think their pricing is great, especially for the 3-month starter program, but I don’t love that they apparently automatically titrate your dosage without first knowing how your body will respond to the medication.
I tried to look up the compounding pharmacies that Orderly Meds is using and didn’t find a ton of information on them. The pharmacies they are using are not ones that I am familiar with, which makes me hesitate a bit, but I also didn’t find any overtly negative information on the pharmacies they use either. The reason I bring this up is that different compounding pharmacies tend to have different formulations, some being more concentrated or effective than others. Most of these GLP-1 providers are partnered with multiple pharmacies, so they’re able to best source their medications for quick shipping to their patients, but they are not all the same, and many people note drastic differences in effectiveness from pharmacy to pharmacy.
Overall, Orderly Meds has a great reputation and is offering compounded GLP-1 medication at prices that are affordable for many. Their process is simple, fast, and efficient, and could potentially be a great resource for your GLP-1 journey.
Get started: Visit Orderly Meds website to being your intake form.
If you have experience using Orderly Meds, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to leave us a comment below, as it helps the community as a whole to decide whether or not this provider is the right fit.
And if you’re on a GLP-1 journey or considering starting one, my only ask is that you arm yourself with the right tools and information to make the most of your journey, protecting your muscle and metabolism in the process. In order to do that, you need to be prioritizing protein and strength training, both of which I can help you with inside the Simply Strong App. Our community has many members who are using GLP-1s, and we’d love for you to join us. Use the code “ACC” to get 50% off your first month in the Simply Strong App.