Head-to-head · WeighScore
Curex vs DrBrainRx
The verdict
DrBrainRx takes it — 70.8/100 to 69.2/100, but only just.
DrBrainRx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. DrBrainRx is a neurologist-founded telehealth clinic led by Dr. Curex 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 | Curex | DrBrainRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 69.2/100 | 70.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #130 | #102 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo (compounded oral) | $199/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo (compounded oral) | $299/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | 45 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #130 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified
- Named entity (Curex, Inc.) with two offices — Miami FL and NYC
- No membership fee ever
- Injectable and oral dissolving tablet formats
- Third-party lab testing via FDA/DEA certified labs
Where it loses points
- Not available in AK, AR, CT, HI, MA, NM, MO
- Compounded only — explicitly states 'We don't prescribe Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro'
- Primary business is allergy immunotherapy — GLP-1 is a newer vertical
Graded #102 · C
Strengths
- Founded and overseen by Dr. Sara Siavoshi — triple board-certified in Neurology, Headache Medicine, and Obesity Medicine
- LegitScript certified with compounded medications from USP-certified 503B pharmacies
- Flat-rate pricing — same monthly cost for all dose levels (dose escalation does not raise price)
- 100% online with rapid approvals (~24-48 hours) and discreet shipping in 3–5 business days
- Side-effect support, dose adjustments, and injection guides included with provider care
Where it loses points
- Separate $25/month provider care fee (compounded track) on top of medication cost
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved individual drugs
- Labs not required or included — no baseline bloodwork protocol disclosed
- States served not published; no explicit list available
- No dedicated coaching program beyond clinical dose management
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.