Head-to-head · WeighScore
1st Optimal vs Ivologist
The verdict
Ivologist takes it — 65.8/100 to 61.6/100.
Ivologist grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Ivologist offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide starting at $33/week (12-week plans).
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | 1st Optimal | Ivologist |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.6/100 | 65.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #291 | #215 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $145/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| 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 #215 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified
- All 50 states coverage
- No monthly contracts, memberships, or autodrafts
- Over 20,000 patients served
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
Where it loses points
- No legal entity name or physical address disclosed on site
- Broader platform — not a GLP-1 specialist
- $25 deposit required to book the provider consultation (unclear whether it is credited toward the program)
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.