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Always Wellness and Recovery vs Nova MD

Always Wellness and Recovery
Graded #396

Lower grade

vs+9.099999999999994
Nova MD
Graded #187

Higher grade

The verdict

Nova MD takes it — 66.6/100 to 57.5/100.

Nova MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Nova MD is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on 1-month and 3-month plans, with an uncommon explicit microdose program for both molecules.

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Factor by factor

The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.

Cost valueNova MD +22
45
67
Dose & formulationNova MD +24
40
64
Clinical oversightNova MD +4
78
82
Labs & monitoringAlways Wellness and Recovery +11
65
54
FulfillmentNova MD +1
67
68
Contract termsAlways Wellness and Recovery +6
61
55
Always Wellness and Recovery · left barNova MD · right bar

The numbers

MetricAlways Wellness and RecoveryNova MD
WeighScore57.5/10066.6/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#396#187
SemaglutideNot disclosed$175/mo (compounded)
TirzepatideNot disclosed$225/mo (compounded)
CoverageCoverage not publishedCoverage not published
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyCompounded only
Oral / sublingualInjection onlyInjection only

Strengths

  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with personalized dosing, not one-size-fits-all
  • No mandatory subscription — cancel anytime
  • Every case reviewed by a board-certified US physician (medical director Dr. M. Reyes, MD)
  • Unlimited HIPAA-secure messaging with the care team
  • Lab work included where clinically indicated; free discreet shipping in 3-5 days

Where it loses points

  • Pricing is not shown until you complete an application
  • Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products
  • No LegitScript certification visible and the compounding pharmacy is not named
  • Cash-pay only — no insurance billing
Nova MD

Graded #187 · C

Strengths

  • On-page pricing published for all four SKUs (semaglutide and tirzepatide, 1- and 3-month)
  • $125/mo semaglutide and $199/mo tirzepatide 3-month plans rank among the cheapest in the market
  • $50 off first tirzepatide order shown publicly
  • Explicit microdose / low-dose program for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Broader menu (sermorelin, NAD+, glutathione, enclomiphene) for longevity alongside GLP-1

Where it loses points

  • Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
  • Compounding pharmacy not named — only 'accredited facilities'
  • LegitScript certification not confirmed (only 'Licensed US Providers' claims)
  • Per-state availability not listed
  • Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic

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.

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