Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ambiante Health & Wellness vs Cost Plus Drugs
The verdict
Cost Plus Drugs takes it — 58.5/100 to 55/100.
Cost Plus Drugs grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Mark Cuban's transparent-pricing online pharmacy.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ambiante Health & Wellness | Cost Plus Drugs |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #448 | #370 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $279/mo (brand Ozempic) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #448 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide plus a low-dose GLP-1 "Longevity Microdose" option, all provider-guided
- Concierge model: dedicated provider, direct secure messaging, provider-directed dosing, and structured check-ins
- Every plan bundles compounded medication, provider care, and discreet direct delivery with no hidden fees
- No charge if you are not approved; published support hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm ET) by phone and email
Where it loses points
- GLP-1 program pricing is not published on the site — quoted only after provider review, so cost is not comparable up front
- Compounding pharmacy partners are not publicly named (a transparency gap for medication sourcing)
- No brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic — compounded formulations only
- State availability is not published; private-pay only, and the practice serves women, so it is not a fit for everyone
- No LegitScript or PCAB accreditation displayed on the marketing site
Graded #370 · C
Strengths
- Transparent pricing: wholesale cost + 15% markup + $5 pharmacy fee, the same for everyone
- Around $279/mo for branded Ozempic — well below typical retail list prices
- Mark Cuban's PBM-disrupting pharmacy, praised by Forbes Health, Wired, and KFF Health News
- Ships to all 50 states; genuine FDA-approved Novo Nordisk Ozempic, not compounded
- Partnered with 9amHealth so you can get prescribed and fill at Cost Plus pricing
Where it loses points
- Fulfillment only — no telehealth intake; you need a prescription from an outside clinician
- Ozempic is FDA-indicated for type 2 diabetes, not weight management — weight-loss use is off-label
- Wegovy availability has been spotty — check current stock before assuming it ships
- No compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide — brand only
- No clinical follow-up — side-effect monitoring falls to your prescribing clinician
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.