Head-to-head · WeighScore
AquaVita NextGen vs Shapely
The verdict
Shapely takes it — 65.4/100 to 56.1/100.
Shapely grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Shapely is a GLP-1 telehealth platform founded by Dr.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | AquaVita NextGen | Shapely |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 56.1/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #421 | #225 |
| Semaglutide | $375/mo (first-month rate, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $320/mo (starting dose, 3-month plan, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 5 states | 4 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #421 · C
Strengths
- Physical address in Lake Forest CA
- Named medical director (Dr. Steve Groke)
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide including ODT tablets
- Compounding disclaimer present on site
Where it loses points
- Only 5 states (AZ, CA, FL, TX, NV)
- No LegitScript or PCAB accreditation
- Primarily a local medspa expanding into telehealth
- Only a first-month semaglutide price ($375, originally $499) is published; ongoing monthly price and all tirzepatide pricing remain unpublished
Graded #225 · C
Strengths
- Founded by Dr. Justin Zaghi, MD/MBA — Harvard-trained, board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, with Medical Director Ana Lisa
- Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo) covered by major PPO and Medicare at copay
- Compounded semaglutide from $99/month with free 2-day shipping, syringes, and supplies included via 503A/503B pharmacy
- 1:1 registered dietitian (RDN) and monthly video provider visits included in every plan; unlimited chat and app support
- Cellular smart scale provided to qualifying patients for ongoing weight tracking throughout the program
Where it loses points
- Currently available only in California, Florida, New York, and Texas — 46 states unserved despite announced expansion
- Telehealth subscription ($99/mo self-pay, $49 first-month promo) is charged separately from compounded medication cost
- Labs not included — $75 flat rate for uninsured patients; baseline bloodwork may be required before prescribing
- No LegitScript certification found on any public page
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named publicly; 503A/503B status claimed but specific pharmacy undisclosed
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.