Head-to-head · WeighScore
AVArx vs Blue Sky MD
The verdict
Blue Sky MD takes it — 67.5/100 to 55.9/100.
Blue Sky MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Blue Sky MD is a LegitScript-certified medical weight-loss practice founded in 2008 with seven North Carolina clinics and telehealth visits available.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | AVArx | Blue Sky MD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 67.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #427 | #169 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $160/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $240/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 1 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #427 · C
Strengths
- Publishes exactly which states require a live audio or video visit before a prescription, which almost no competitor discloses
- Names its prescribing group, Arora Health & Aesthetics, and gives a medical compliance contact
- Terms state service is available to residents of all 50 states, and the shipping policy matches
- Dates its own editorial reviews on treatment pages
- HSA/FSA accepted with receipts provided for reimbursement
Where it loses points
- No price is published anywhere on the site, on treatment pages or in the intake, so you cannot compare before starting a visit
- Never states whether its semaglutide and tirzepatide are compounded or brand-name
- No dispensing pharmacy is named, only licensed pharmacies in our network
- Cancellation terms are not published, only presented at checkout
- Prescriptions cannot be returned once dispensed, and the refund policy is otherwise unstated
Graded #169 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified and physician-led since 2008; one of the most established GLP-1 practices in the Southeast
- Compounded semaglutide from $40/week (~$160/month) and tirzepatide from $60/week (~$240/month) — well below brand-name cost
- Comprehensive program includes 1-on-1 wellness coaching, nutrition plans, hormone analysis, and a proprietary mobile app
- Medication shipped directly to patients’ homes within 3–5 business days; telehealth visits available
- Insurance accepted in many cases; affordable self-pay options for uninsured patients
Where it loses points
- Geographic reach unclear — physical clinics in NC only; telehealth states beyond NC unconfirmed despite 'from virtually anywhere' claim
- Pricing quoted per-week ($40 sema / $60 tirz) rather than per-month; higher-dose pricing not disclosed
- Must enroll in full medical weight-loss program to access GLP-1 medications — medication-only Rx not offered
- No explicit lab testing protocol published; online FAQ does not confirm labs are included
- Small regional provider vs. national platforms; limited provider footprint outside North Carolina
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.