Head-to-head · WeighScore
Beluga Health vs NuviaRx
The verdict
NuviaRx takes it — 73.5/100 to 55.8/100.
NuviaRx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. NuviaRx is a GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide (from $140/mo) and tirzepatide (from $170/mo) with transparent pricing and free delivery.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Beluga Health | NuviaRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.8/100 | 73.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #430 | #69 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $140/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $170/mo (all doses, 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 #69 · C
Strengths
- Transparent, affordable pricing — compounded semaglutide from $140/mo, tirzepatide from $170/mo
- Free delivery included; clinical evaluation and prescription bundled (if eligible)
- Full legal suite published (Terms, Privacy, HIPAA Notice, Informed Consent, Medical Disclaimer)
- Named operating entity (NuviaRx Health Inc.) with a US address and phone support
Where it loses points
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named ('partner pharmacy')
- Not LegitScript-certified (no certification displayed)
- Lowest pricing is 'as low as' — likely requires a longer prepaid plan
- State availability 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.