Head-to-head · WeighScore
Beluga Health vs Kina
The verdict
Kina takes it — 70.1/100 to 55.8/100.
Kina grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Kina is a menopause-care telehealth platform where GLP-1 is the weight-loss treatment, offered alongside HRT, peptide, and compounded options for menopause symptoms.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Beluga Health | Kina |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.8/100 | 70.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #430 | #107 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $179/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $179/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #430 · C
Strengths
- Supports GLP-1 care with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Board-certified providers and a 50-state medical infrastructure
- LegitScript certified with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 security
- Pharmacies follow FDA/USP standards with third-party batch testing
- Powers many DTC brands as a turnkey telehealth backbone
Where it loses points
- White-label B2B group, not a direct consumer-facing service
- Offers compounded, not FDA-approved branded, GLP-1s
- No public consumer pricing for the GLP-1 offering
- Cited among nationwide groups tied to FDA telehealth GLP-1 scrutiny
- Care quality varies by the consumer brand using the platform
Graded #107 · C
Strengths
- Menopause-specialized care — GLP-1 weight treatment alongside HRT, peptide, and compounded options for menopause symptoms
- Prescribed and monitored by named board-certified physicians at Arora Health & Aesthetics, with dose adjustments included
- Verifiable LegitScript certification (seal ID 50917967)
- GLP-1 from $179/month with $0 membership fees, FSA/HSA eligibility, free shipping, and cancel-anytime
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, 100% online with a roughly 2-minute intake
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved — not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- Built for women navigating menopause — less tailored if that is not your situation
- A separate $50 physician consultation fee applies on top of the medication price
- The compounding pharmacy partner is not named, and the full list of served states is not published
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.