Head-to-head · WeighScore
Alan Meds vs Kina
The verdict
Alan Meds takes it — 71.1/100 to 70.1/100, but only just.
Alan Meds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with multiple administration formats including microdosing and oral options. Kina 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 | Alan Meds | Kina |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.1/100 | 70.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #98 | #107 |
| Semaglutide | $158/mo (compounded) | $179/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $295/mo (compounded) | $179/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | 46 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #98 · C
Strengths
- Aggressively low monthly pricing
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Compounded GLP-1 access
- Multiple administration formats
Where it loses points
- Limited public information on program details
Graded #107 · C
Strengths
- Menopause-specialized care — GLP-1 weight treatment alongside HRT, peptide, and compounded options for menopause symptoms
- Prescribed and monitored by named board-certified physicians at Arora Health & Aesthetics, with dose adjustments included
- Verifiable LegitScript certification (seal ID 50917967)
- GLP-1 from $179/month with $0 membership fees, FSA/HSA eligibility, free shipping, and cancel-anytime
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, 100% online with a roughly 2-minute intake
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved — not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- Built for women navigating menopause — less tailored if that is not your situation
- A separate $50 physician consultation fee applies on top of the medication price
- The compounding pharmacy partner is not named, and the full list of served states is not published
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.