Head-to-head · WeighScore
CVS MinuteClinic vs GOAL.MD
The verdict
GOAL.MD takes it — 68.6/100 to 61.7/100.
GOAL.MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. GOAL.MD is a St. Louis-based telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide alongside brand-name bridges to Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. Its standout is a manual-renewal model — no auto-billing
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | CVS MinuteClinic | GOAL.MD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.7/100 | 68.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #287 | #142 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $179/mo |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $249/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
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
Graded #142 · C
Strengths
- Transparent dose-tiered pricing on brand pens
- LegitScript Certified
- Manual-renewal model — no surprise auto-billing
- Free nutrition coach included
- BBB A+ rating since 2021
Where it loses points
- No named compounding pharmacy partner
- Co-founder and chief physician has a 2016 federal guilty plea for distributing misbranded HGH and a (reinstated) license revocation
- No URAC or PCAB pharmacy accreditation
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.