Head-to-head · WeighScore
CVS MinuteClinic vs Somi Health
The verdict
Somi Health takes it — 68.7/100 to 61.7/100.
Somi Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Somi Health is a telehealth weight-loss provider offering compounded GLP-1 medications - compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections plus an oral semaglutide tablet.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | CVS MinuteClinic | Somi Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.7/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #290 | #145 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $135/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $165/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
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 #145 · C
Strengths
- Among the lowest compounded prices: semaglutide $135/mo, tirzepatide $165/mo (3-month plan)
- Oral semaglutide tablet option for those who want no injections
- One price at any dose, with the medical visit and shipping included
- LegitScript Approved seal displayed; partnered with 503A pharmacies
- Free 2-5 day shipping; no insurance required
Where it loses points
- Compounded only - no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic or Mounjaro
- Homepage advertises a 100% money-back guarantee but Terms state all sales are final, no refunds on medication
- Partner pharmacies are not individually named (material transparency gap)
- No single prescribing medical group named; only affiliated professional entities
- State availability not published; confirmed only during intake
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.