Head-to-head · WeighScore
1st Optimal vs Factor Health MD
The verdict
Factor Health MD takes it — 67.5/100 to 61.6/100.
Factor Health MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Factor Health MD is a Florida-based multi-vertical telehealth platform with an unusually broad GLP-1 lineup — compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide, and the rarely offered liraglutide — plus longevity,…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | 1st Optimal | Factor Health MD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.6/100 | 67.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #288 | #164 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $99/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #288 · 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 #164 · C
Strengths
- Three-GLP-1 lineup including liraglutide — rare in DTC and useful for patients sensitive to newer molecules
- Aggressive $99/mo starting tier with all doses included
- Multi-product platform (GLP-1, longevity, vitamin injectables, men's health, bundles)
- HSA/FSA accepted — uncommon for compounded GLP-1
- St. Petersburg, FL location and phone (305-930-8817) for accountability
Where it loses points
- 503A/503B pharmacy partner not named
- Full states-served list not disclosed
- No named medical director
- FDA compounded-medication disclaimer not prominently displayed
- Corporate legal entity not disclosed
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.