Head-to-head · WeighScore
Clinic Secret vs CVS MinuteClinic
The verdict
CVS MinuteClinic takes it — 61.7/100 to 61.1/100, but only just.
CVS MinuteClinic grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. CVS MinuteClinic® Weight Loss Program offers FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide/Saxenda) at in-clinic or virtual visits — no compounded products. Clinic Secret is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Clinic Secret | CVS MinuteClinic |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.1/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #301 | #287 |
| Semaglutide | $196/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $196/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #301 · C
Strengths
- Low entry price starting at $49/week with no membership fees
- Monthly price does not increase as dosage rises
- Fast nationwide shipping in about three days
- Asynchronous intake available in some states (no required video call)
- Money-back guarantee tied to weight-loss goals
Where it loses points
- Newly launched (late 2025); limited independent track record
- Compounded medications only; no FDA-approved brand options
- Named compounding pharmacy not disclosed
- State availability not published
- No insurance accepted
Graded #287 · C
Strengths
- Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda) — no compounded products prescribed
- Walk-in clinic visits; no appointment necessary at MinuteClinic locations
- Insurance accepted; GLP-1 copay as low as $25 with coverage
- $49 virtual visit to start — no subscription or monthly fee
- Board-certified providers with follow-up care, nutritional counseling, injection training
Where it loses points
- Brand-name only — compounded GLP-1 not available at MinuteClinic
- GLP-1 prescribing not available in all states
- Medication cost billed separately at pharmacy; cash-pay GLP-1 from $149/month with coupon
- Requires in-person clinic visit or virtual consult — not home-delivery telehealth
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.