Head-to-head · WeighScore
Actin vs HeliMeds
The verdict
HeliMeds takes it — 68.3/100 to 58.8/100.
HeliMeds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. HeliMeds offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as well as brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Actin | HeliMeds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.8/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #355 | #154 |
| Semaglutide | $169/mo (compounded) | $1,599/mo (brand Wegovy) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #355 · C
Strengths
- Semaglutide paired with B12 for added energy support
- Transparent pricing — exact cost shown upfront with no hidden fees
- Competitive pricing from $116/mo on the 6-month plan ($169/mo month-to-month)
Where it loses points
- Semaglutide only — no tirzepatide or liraglutide
- No visible LegitScript or PCAB accreditation
- States served not disclosed
- Broad platform spanning hormones, sexual wellness, and hair health
Graded #154 · C
Strengths
- Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options available
- LegitScript certified (#368688)
- Compounded semaglutide from $99 — competitive pricing
Where it loses points
- State availability not publicly disclosed
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved (stated on site)
- Also a broader health platform (sexual health, energy)
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.