Head-to-head · WeighScore
Candor Rx vs Zera Health
The verdict
Too close to call — both grade 74.8/100 (C).
Candor Rx and Zera Health land on the same WeighScore, so neither clears the other on our six graded dimensions. Candor Rx sits one line higher on the board (#61 vs #63) on the underlying tiebreak, but it's a genuine coin-flip — pick on the factors and prices that matter most to you below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Candor Rx | Zera Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 74.8/100 | 74.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #61 | #63 |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (all doses, compounded) | $149/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo (all doses, compounded) | $199/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #61 · 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 #63 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $149/mo and tirzepatide from $199/mo, plus a $129/mo microdose option
- Flat pricing — the same monthly cost at every dose as you titrate up
- All-inclusive: medication, unlimited 24/7 provider messaging, and free shipping bundled in
- Names its compounding pharmacy — Strive Pharmacy (licensed 503A)
- Available in all 50 states with same-day approvals
Where it loses points
- Operates as a technology platform, not the medical provider itself
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved (the site discloses this honestly)
- Aggressive marketing results claims (e.g. '18% average', '93% kept it off') with 'results not typical' disclaimers
- Legal entity name not published (footer shows only 'Zera Health')
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.