Head-to-head · WeighScore
CVS MinuteClinic vs NativeMed
The verdict
NativeMed takes it — 66.5/100 to 61.7/100.
NativeMed grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. NativeMed, LLC (nativemed.net) is a Miami, FL-based cash-pay telehealth provider offering compounded semaglutide at promotional $149/mo (regular $299) and compounded tirzepatide at promotional $183/mo…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | CVS MinuteClinic | NativeMed |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.7/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #287 | #184 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $183/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| 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 #184 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Certified (verifiable in the footer)
- Promotional pricing shown publicly: $149/mo semaglutide, $183/mo tirzepatide
- Online questionnaire intake, with a live visit added when state law requires it
Where it loses points
- Pharmacy partners aren't named — described only as 'USA-based' or 'accredited' pharmacies
- States served aren't listed publicly
- Prices are promotional — confirm whether they hold past month one or rise to the $299/$399 regular rate
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.