Head-to-head · WeighScore
1st Optimal vs Injectco
The verdict
Injectco takes it — 64.6/100 to 61.6/100.
Injectco grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Injectco is a Dallas-based medspa offering compounded GLP-1 prescriptions shipped from licensed US partner pharmacies.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | 1st Optimal | Injectco |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.6/100 | 64.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #291 | #241 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $156/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $425/mo (starting dose, 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 #241 · C
Strengths
- Physical address in Dallas TX
- Founded July 2021 — established
- Bulk pricing ($1,249 for 6-8 months) can be cost-effective
- Payment plan available ($156/mo)
Where it loses points
- Does not specify which GLP-1 drug (semaglutide vs tirzepatide)
- No LegitScript or PCAB accreditation
- Primarily a medspa (Botox, fillers, hair restoration)
- May be Texas-only — unclear if telehealth ships nationally
- No named pharmacy partners
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.