Carbon Health vs Ivy Rx

A detailed head-to-head comparison of Carbon Health and Ivy Rx — pricing, peptides, consultation models, and patient reviews.

At a Glance

	Carbon Health	Ivy Rx
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Starting Price	N/A	$175/mo
Peptides Offered	2	2
Consultation	Hybrid	Async Telehealth
Lab Testing	Yes	No
Shipping	3-5 business days	3-5 business days
Headquarters	San Francisco, CA	Miami, FL
Founded	2015	2023

Carbon Health

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingYes

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Hybrid model: patients can move between telehealth and in-person visits as needed
Full primary care scope means GLP-1 prescriptions are placed in broader metabolic health context (labs, A1C, cardiovascular risk)
Technology layer is strong: app-based scheduling, results delivery, and care team messaging
Insurance accepted
In-person clinics available in major metros for patients who want face-to-face care
Clinical breadth beyond weight loss: mental health, dermatology, urgent care all available through same platform

Cons

Not a GLP-1-specialist platform
In-person clinic availability limited to select metros; rural and suburban patients may be telehealth-only
Cash-pay pricing is not as straightforward or published as GLP-1-specialist competitors
Compounded GLP-1 availability is uncertain given March 2026 FDA enforcement context
Weight management program structure varies by provider

Ivy Rx

RatingNo reviews

Starting Price$175/mo

Peptides2

ConsultationAsync Telehealth

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Flat pricing — no cost increase at higher doses
Microdosing option for gradual titration
No membership or hidden fees
HSA/FSA eligible
Multi-month plan discounts available

Cons

Compounded medications only
No insurance accepted
Relatively new platform with limited track record
No lab work included

Pros & Cons

Carbon Health

Pros

+Hybrid model: patients can move between telehealth and in-person visits as needed
+Full primary care scope means GLP-1 prescriptions are placed in broader metabolic health context (labs, A1C, cardiovascular risk)
+Technology layer is strong: app-based scheduling, results delivery, and care team messaging
+Insurance accepted
+In-person clinics available in major metros for patients who want face-to-face care
+Clinical breadth beyond weight loss: mental health, dermatology, urgent care all available through same platform

Cons

-Not a GLP-1-specialist platform
-In-person clinic availability limited to select metros; rural and suburban patients may be telehealth-only
-Cash-pay pricing is not as straightforward or published as GLP-1-specialist competitors
-Compounded GLP-1 availability is uncertain given March 2026 FDA enforcement context
-Weight management program structure varies by provider

Ivy Rx

Pros

+Flat pricing — no cost increase at higher doses
+Microdosing option for gradual titration
+No membership or hidden fees
+HSA/FSA eligible
+Multi-month plan discounts available

Cons

-Compounded medications only
-No insurance accepted
-Relatively new platform with limited track record
-No lab work included

Peptide Pricing Comparison

Peptide	Carbon Health	Ivy Rx
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	$175/monthly
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	$275/monthly

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carbon Health or Ivy Rx better?

Carbon Health offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. Ivy Rx offers 2 peptides and async telehealth consultations. The best choice depends on which peptides you need, your budget, and preferred consultation model.

Which is cheaper, Carbon Health or Ivy Rx?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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