Head-to-head · WeighScore
CVS MinuteClinic vs Genesis Health
The verdict
Genesis Health takes it — 67.9/100 to 61.7/100.
Genesis Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Genesis Health is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections alongside brand-name Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | CVS MinuteClinic | Genesis Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.7/100 | 67.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #290 | #160 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $175/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $235/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #290 · 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
Graded #160 · C
Strengths
- Annual plan as low as $99/mo for semaglutide or $125/mo for tirzepatide
- Offers both compounded and brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound) in one platform
- Includes health coaching, active community, and free expedited shipping on every plan
- LegitScript certified; medications sourced from audited, licensed US compounding pharmacies
- Same-day provider visits, personalized dosing, and 24/7 care team messaging
Where it loses points
- States served not publicly listed; telehealth coverage unconfirmed for all states
- Monthly starting price ($175 sema / $235 tirz) is mid-market without annual commitment
- Labs not disclosed or included in any published plan tier
- Brand-name GLP-1 pricing not published; insurance or coupon required
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
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.