Head-to-head · WeighScore
24hrDOC vs MDLive
The verdict
24hrDOC takes it — 72.1/100 to 58.8/100.
24hrDOC grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. 24hrDOC is a fast cash-pay telehealth service that prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including once-weekly semaglutide injections, oral semaglutide tablets, and tirzepatide.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | 24hrDOC | MDLive |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 72.1/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #84 | #358 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (2 mg dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $239/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #84 · C
Strengths
- Low compounded semaglutide price, around 149 per month
- Fast model: 10-minute assessment, Rx within 45 minutes
- Injectable and oral semaglutide plus tirzepatide options
- 24/7 availability with unlimited provider messaging
Where it loses points
- Compounded only, not FDA-approved branded GLP-1s
- Self-pay only, no insurance accepted
- States served not disclosed on the site
- Fast-prescribing model offers less in-depth clinical workup
Graded #358 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s including Wegovy and Zepbound
- Covered through insurance and employer benefits for 50M-plus people
- Board-certified physicians averaging about 15 years of experience
- Part of Evernorth/Cigna, a large established healthcare organization
- Offers full primary care, not just a single weight-loss funnel
Where it loses points
- GLP-1s only at clinician discretion in a Primary Care routine visit
- Anti-obesity meds not available in FL, LA, MS or NJ
- Distributed mainly via insurers and employers; cost varies by plan
- No transparent published monthly cash price for GLP-1 care
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.