Head-to-head · WeighScore
Apex MD vs Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL)
The verdict
Apex MD takes it — 71.8/100 to 66.9/100.
Apex MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Apex MD is a US virtual telemedicine platform licensed in all 50 states that prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Apex MD | Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.8/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #87 | #171 |
| Semaglutide | $299/mo | $149/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $399/mo | $239/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #87 · C
Strengths
- Licensed in all 50 states
- Unlimited provider visits and Labcorp labs included in the plan
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide, injectable or oral
- Medication delivery typically in under four business days
Where it loses points
- Compounds bundle NAD, B-12 and L-Carnitine rather than a single-ingredient GLP-1
- Does not publicly name its compounding pharmacy or list an accreditation seal
Graded #171 · C
Strengths
- Very competitive flat any-dose pricing (semaglutide from 116 dollars per month, tirzepatide from 159 dollars per month)
- Established Center for Medical Weight Loss brand with physician supervision and clinical support
- Fast 24-hour approvals and free three to five day shipping
Where it loses points
- Some states are ineligible and the eligible-state list is not published
- Compounding pharmacy is not named publicly
- Lowest per-month prices require a three-month prepaid commitment
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.