Head-to-head · WeighScore
Basal Health vs MDLive
The verdict
MDLive takes it — 58.8/100 to 47.7/100.
MDLive grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. MDLive (an Evernorth/Cigna company) is a large telehealth provider offering urgent care, primary care, dermatology and behavioral health.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Basal Health | MDLive |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 47.7/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #494 | #357 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| 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 #357 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s including Wegovy and Zepbound
- Covered through insurance and employer benefits for 50M-plus people
- Board-certified physicians averaging about 15 years of experience
- Part of Evernorth/Cigna, a large established healthcare organization
- Offers full primary care, not just a single weight-loss funnel
Where it loses points
- GLP-1s only at clinician discretion in a Primary Care routine visit
- Anti-obesity meds not available in FL, LA, MS or NJ
- Distributed mainly via insurers and employers; cost varies by plan
- No transparent published monthly cash price for GLP-1 care
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.