Head-to-head · WeighScore
CVS MinuteClinic vs Harmony Wellness Clinic
The verdict
CVS MinuteClinic takes it — 61.7/100 to 60.9/100, 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. Harmony Wellness Clinic 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 | CVS MinuteClinic | Harmony Wellness Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.7/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #287 | #308 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $200/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $250/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 36 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
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 #308 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified with licensed APRN-CNP clinical oversight by Kristina Stout
- Two compounded GLP-1 options: semaglutide+B12 (5 dose levels) and tirzepatide+B12 (6 dose levels)
- Partners with four named 503A compounding pharmacies for a transparent supply chain
- Competitive starting prices: $200/month for semaglutide and $250/month for tirzepatide
- Telehealth services available in 36 states via the Optimantra online patient portal
Where it loses points
- 36-state coverage — many states including some large markets not served
- Care led by APRN-CNP, not an MD or DO; no physician name disclosed
- Pricing scales with dose level up to $300/month (sema) and $450/month (tirz)
- Labs not mentioned or included on any public page — baseline bloodwork protocol unknown
- No coaching or lifestyle program disclosed 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.