Head-to-head · WeighScore
Candor Rx vs Lumen Meds
The verdict
Candor Rx takes it — 74.8/100 to 64.6/100.
Candor Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Candor Rx (candorrx.com) is a GLP-1 telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with flat, dose-independent pricing marketed as '$95/month, any dose, forever.' Semaglutide starts as…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Candor Rx | Lumen Meds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 74.8/100 | 64.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #60 | #238 |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (all doses, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo (all doses, compounded) | $196/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #60 · C
Strengths
- Flat, dose-independent pricing marketed as '$95/month, any dose, forever' — no upcharge as your dose increases
- Low starting prices: compounded semaglutide as low as $99/mo and tirzepatide as low as $149/mo
- Medication ships in about 48 hours and you can cancel anytime
- Simple, transparent GLP-1 focus with pricing shown up front before signup
Where it loses points
- Prescribing medical group and compounding pharmacy are not named on the site
- States of operation are not published; confirm eligibility during intake
- No LegitScript certification is displayed
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved finished products
Graded #238 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Certified
- Free expedited cold shipping — important for GLP-1 cold-chain integrity
- Lifestyle coaching included, not just medication dispensing
- Orders labs when needed
- Named legal entity (Lumen Meds LLC, Delaware) with a physical address
Where it loses points
- $0 first-month promo — verify recurring billing and cancellation terms before committing
- Standard ongoing semaglutide price not shown (only the first-month promo)
- Per-state availability not listed
- Pharmacy partners not named
- Health quiz required before you see final per-patient pricing
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.