Head-to-head · WeighScore
Blue Sky MD vs Care Bare Rx
The verdict
Care Bare Rx takes it — 75/100 to 67.5/100.
Care Bare Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Oral as well as injectable routes for both molecules plus a brand Ozempic lane, bundled with hair, TRT and sexual health.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Blue Sky MD | Care Bare Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 67.5/100 | 75/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #170 | #43 |
| Semaglutide | $160/mo (starting dose, compounded) | From $199/mo (shared weight-loss price) |
| Tirzepatide | $240/mo (starting dose, compounded) | From $199/mo (shared weight-loss price) |
| Coverage | 1 states | Multi-state |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #170 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified and physician-led since 2008; one of the most established GLP-1 practices in the Southeast
- Compounded semaglutide from $40/week (~$160/month) and tirzepatide from $60/week (~$240/month) — well below brand-name cost
- Comprehensive program includes 1-on-1 wellness coaching, nutrition plans, hormone analysis, and a proprietary mobile app
- Medication shipped directly to patients’ homes within 3–5 business days; telehealth visits available
- Insurance accepted in many cases; affordable self-pay options for uninsured patients
Where it loses points
- Geographic reach unclear — physical clinics in NC only; telehealth states beyond NC unconfirmed despite 'from virtually anywhere' claim
- Pricing quoted per-week ($40 sema / $60 tirz) rather than per-month; higher-dose pricing not disclosed
- Must enroll in full medical weight-loss program to access GLP-1 medications — medication-only Rx not offered
- No explicit lab testing protocol published; online FAQ does not confirm labs are included
- Small regional provider vs. national platforms; limited provider footprint outside North Carolina
Graded #43 · C
Strengths
- Oral tirzepatide as well as injectable — rare on this board
- Brand Ozempic (from $705/mo) and oral Rybelsus beside the compounded line
- LegitScript certified and HIPAA compliant
- One platform if you also want hair, TRT, sexual health or NAD+
Where it loses points
- The advertised "from $199/mo" is one figure shared across all weight-loss treatments — neither molecule priced separately
- Per-dose pricing is quiz-gated, so a titrated cost cannot be modelled beforehand
- No named clinicians, founding year or parent company disclosed
- Compounded medication is not FDA-approved the way brand Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound are
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.