Head-to-head · WeighScore
Basal Health vs Luma Meds
The verdict
Luma Meds takes it — 57.8/100 to 47.7/100.
Luma Meds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Fully online compounded GLP-1 telehealth offering semaglutide and tirzepatide injections from FDA-regulated 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Basal Health | Luma Meds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 47.7/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #494 | #391 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $249/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #494 · C
Strengths
- Stated nationwide coverage (50 states + DC)
- Metabolic-framework positioning rather than single-product
- Clinician-supervised dosing rather than a fixed protocol
- Adaptive monitoring approach
Where it loses points
- No pricing shown publicly — you must complete intake to see cost
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- GLP-1 molecules not specified (semaglutide vs tirzepatide vs oral)
- No LegitScript badge visible on the homepage
- No FDA compounded-medication disclaimer on the pages reviewed
Graded #391 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified — a credibility mark fewer compounded GLP-1 providers carry
- Free discreet shipping and unlimited 24/7 support on every plan
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from FDA-regulated 503A/503B pharmacies
- '100,000+ members treated' claim with physician-supervised online care
- 3-month bundle pricing brings semaglutide as low as $140/mo
Where it loses points
- Compounding pharmacy partner not publicly named
- States available not published
- Monthly semaglutide ($249/mo) is above many lower-cost compounded competitors
- No oral formulation options listed
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
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.