Head-to-head · WeighScore
Allara Health vs Livea
The verdict
Allara Health takes it — 71.2/100 to 69.7/100, but only just.
Allara Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Allara Health (allarahealth.com) is an insurance-accepting telehealth platform focused on women's metabolic and hormonal health, including PCOS, serving 44 states plus DC. Livea 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 | Allara Health | Livea |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.2/100 | 69.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #95 | #115 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (plus a separate fee, brand-name) | $99/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $199/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 4 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #95 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound)
- Accepts insurance with self-pay option from $149/month
- Women's-health and PCOS specialization with hormonal/metabolic testing
- Board-certified physicians, OB-GYNs, endocrinologists, plus dietitians
- Oral alternatives (Metformin, Contrave, Topiramate) available
Where it loses points
- Membership covers visits; GLP-1 medication coverage depends on your plan
- Not available in all states for medical care
- Focused on women's health, not a general GLP-1 provider
- Out-of-pocket branded GLP-1 cost can be high if not insurance-covered
Graded #115 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified; physician-owned Livea Medical PLLC; Medical Director Dr. Paul Olson, internal medicine/nephrology, 40 years experience
- Compounded sema from $99/mo and tirz from $199/mo — significantly cheaper than brand Ozempic/Wegovy ($1,000+/mo self-pay)
- Comprehensive program: InBody scans, registered dietitian nutrition counseling, health coaching, and regular provider check-ins included
- 15+ years established (founded 2011); 50,000+ clients served; voted Minnesota's Best Weight Loss Program 5 consecutive years
- Medications shipped to door; same-day consultations; in-person or telehealth; typically HSA/FSA eligible
Where it loses points
- Telehealth limited to 4 states only (MN, WI, IA, FL) — unavailable to most of the US; primarily a regional clinic network
- Pricing ambiguous: $69/mo program fee plus separate medication cost ($99/mo sema) may bring GLP-1 total to ~$168/mo
- Compounded tirzepatide availability uncertain — FDA announced shortage end in 2026; access subject to eligibility
- Labs (bloodwork) not explicitly included in any published program tier; confirmed at consultation only
- Strong MN/WI clinic focus; telehealth reach into IA and FL is newer and less established than core markets
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.