Head-to-head · WeighScore
Actin vs tru Weight Loss
The verdict
tru Weight Loss takes it — 58.9/100 to 58.8/100, but only just.
tru Weight Loss grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. tru Weight Loss (truhealthnow) is a physician-directed telehealth program prescribing compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, shipped from US-licensed compounding pharmacies. Actin 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 | Actin | tru Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.8/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #355 | #354 |
| Semaglutide | $169/mo (compounded) | $299/mo (all doses, 3-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $399/mo (all doses, 3-month plan, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| 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 #354 · C
Strengths
- Flat, transparent pricing (299/mo semaglutide, 399/mo tirzepatide)
- All-inclusive: consult, lab work, medication delivery, nutritionist and behavioral coaching
- Directed by a named physician (Neha Grover, MD) from a physical clinic
Where it loses points
- Requires a 3-month commitment before you can cancel
- States served are not specified and the dispensing pharmacy is not named
- Does not accept insurance, HSA, or FSA
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.