Head-to-head · WeighScore
1st Optimal vs RxSaludable
The verdict
RxSaludable takes it — 63/100 to 61.6/100, but only just.
RxSaludable grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. RxSaludable is a Spanish-language GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth service (atencion en espanol) offering compounded semaglutide from $99 the first month ($179/mo after) and tirzepatide from $189 the first… 1st Optimal is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | 1st Optimal | RxSaludable |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.6/100 | 63/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #291 | #263 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $179/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $269/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| 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 #263 · C
Strengths
- Spanish-language platform with Spanish-speaking, U.S.-licensed providers — a genuine gap in GLP-1 telehealth
- Compounded semaglutide $99 first month ($179/mo after) and tirzepatide $189 first month; same price at every dose, no membership fee
- LegitScript-certified (#50274281); free expedited shipping; named obesity-medicine physicians
- Same-day doctor visits, 24/7 support, FSA/HSA eligible, cancel anytime
Where it loses points
- Ongoing prices ($179-289/mo) are mid-range once the first-month intro ends
- Doesn't name its compounding pharmacy partners (generic 'certified pharmacies')
- No legal entity name or explicit state-coverage list published on the site
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved (the site discloses this)
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.