Head-to-head · WeighScore
Beluga Health vs TeleHealth Med
The verdict
TeleHealth Med takes it — 66.1/100 to 55.8/100.
TeleHealth Med grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. TeleHealth Med (TeleHealth Med, Inc.) is a Georgia-based telehealth weight-loss platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both injectable and sublingual forms through US-licensed…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Beluga Health | TeleHealth Med |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.8/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #430 | #209 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $147/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
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 #209 · C
Strengths
- Corporate entity disclosed (TeleHealth Med, Inc.) — clearer accountability than undisclosed competitors
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- 503A pharmacy designation stated in the FAQ
- Honest disclosure that testimonials are compensated and results aren't independently verified
- Both injectable and sublingual forms offered
Where it loses points
- Specific 503A pharmacy partner not named
- LegitScript ID number not shown in text — only a verification link
- Full states-served list not disclosed
- Named medical director not disclosed
- Dose tiers beyond the $147/mo starting price 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.