Head-to-head · WeighScore
Apex MD vs CVS MinuteClinic
The verdict
Apex MD takes it — 71.8/100 to 61.7/100.
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 | CVS MinuteClinic |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.8/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #86 | #290 |
| Semaglutide | $299/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $399/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #86 · 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 #290 · C
Strengths
- Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda) — no compounded products prescribed
- Walk-in clinic visits; no appointment necessary at MinuteClinic locations
- Insurance accepted; GLP-1 copay as low as $25 with coverage
- $49 virtual visit to start — no subscription or monthly fee
- Board-certified providers with follow-up care, nutritional counseling, injection training
Where it loses points
- Brand-name only — compounded GLP-1 not available at MinuteClinic
- GLP-1 prescribing not available in all states
- Medication cost billed separately at pharmacy; cash-pay GLP-1 from $149/month with coupon
- Requires in-person clinic visit or virtual consult — not home-delivery telehealth
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.