Head-to-head · WeighScore
1st Optimal vs Coivas
The verdict
Coivas takes it — 66.2/100 to 61.6/100.
Coivas grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Coivas is an all-inclusive GLP-1 telehealth service operated by WellVi LLC (d/b/a Coivas) with prescriptions through Arora Health & Aesthetics, LLC.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | 1st Optimal | Coivas |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.6/100 | 66.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #291 | #197 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (quarterly plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $229/mo (quarterly plan, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #291 · C
Strengths
- Offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide with injectable and oral formats
- Functional-medicine approach with at-home labs and blood-work interpretation
- Unlimited coaching and ongoing support included
- No long-term contracts
- Board-certified doctors and nurse practitioners referenced
Where it loses points
- No public monthly pricing disclosed
- No published state availability list
- Compounded vs branded sourcing not clarified on site
- Pricing only revealed after quiz or consultation
Graded #197 · C
Strengths
- All-inclusive pricing: one price covers doctor consult, prescription, shipping and support
- Compounded semaglutide from $149/mo and tirzepatide from $229/mo on the quarterly plan
- Names its clinical provider (Arora Health & Aesthetics, LLC) and cites USP 797 / NABP-accredited pharmacies
- Available in all 50 states; 24/7 support; HSA/FSA eligible; money-back guarantee
- Most patients approved in under 2 hours; refund if no provider visit or prescription occurs
Where it loses points
- Dispensing pharmacies described only by category (503A/503B, NABP-accredited) - not named individually
- Lower quarterly headline price requires a 3-month commitment; monthly plan costs more ($179/$289)
- Money-back guarantee has strict adherence/verification conditions and no partial/prorated refunds
- No brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound/Mounjaro/Ozempic - compounded injectable only; binding NY arbitration
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.