Head-to-head · WeighScore
Alan Meds vs Vaylen
By GLP-1 ScorecardUpdated
Score comparison
Vaylen has the higher recorded score — 77.9/100 to 65.7/100.
Vaylen grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Vaylen is a pure GLP-1 specialist offering compounded semaglutide ($179/mo), compounded tirzepatide ($239/mo), compounded oral GLP-1 ($259/mo), and brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound, and Wegovy.
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Factor by factor
These are recorded editorial marks, not a measure of clinical outcomes. Current prices and terms may differ from those used in the marks. See the methodology.
The numbers
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| Metric | Alan Meds | Vaylen |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 65.7/100 | 77.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C+ |
| Site position | #238 | #46 |
| Semaglutide | $158/mo equivalent (2-month upfront promotion, compounded) | $179/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $325/mo equivalent (6-month upfront plan, compounded) | $239/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Eligibility depends on state, prescription and pharmacy | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Site position #238 · C
FDAWarning letter issued to Alan Health Technologies Inc. dba Alan in February 2026. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Strengths
- Advertised compounded injection pricing stays the same across doses
- Online care with a choice of injection and sublingual preparations
- Outside-pharmacy choice described; separate charges may apply
- Public catalog lists branded Wegovy and Zepbound options
What to consider
- Lowest compounded price labels require upfront multi-month payment
- First renewal may process early; cancel before the actual processing deadline
- Unused subscription periods are not refundable under the ordinary terms
- Rejection-refund promise differs from broader medical-consent wording
Site position #46 · C+
Strengths
- Pure GLP-1 specialist — not a multi-category telehealth platform
- All 50 states coverage with licensed clinicians
- Both compounded and brand-name options (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound)
- Oral GLP-1 option (compounded dissolvable tablets) for needle-averse patients
- LegitScript certified
What to consider
- Compounded semaglutide at $179/mo is mid-range (not the cheapest)
- Brand-name options at near-retail pricing ($997-$1,086/mo)
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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.