Head-to-head · WeighScore
CVS MinuteClinic vs Youth & Soul
The verdict
CVS MinuteClinic takes it — 61.7/100 to 61.6/100, 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. Youth & Soul 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 | Youth & Soul |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.7/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #287 | #291 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $399/mo (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 #291 · C
Strengths
- Three GLP-1 tiers priced openly, with the dose range and every included component listed per tier
- Full refund advertised if you are not approved
- Physician consultation, prescription and shipping stated as included in the plan price
- Ten treatment verticals under one account, from GLP-1 to HRT, peptides and mental health
Where it loses points
- Describes its compounded medications as FDA-Approved Compounds, which is false: compounded drugs are not FDA-approved
- Presents scraped third-party comments as testimonials, several using Reddit usernames and some describing brand Wegovy or Mounjaro
- Its own copy promises never to fabricate testimonials while displaying those scraped comments
- Homepage trust counters render as 0K+ medical professionals, 0.0M+ patients and 0M+ successful orders
- Labels its compounded tirzepatide a Mounjaro compound, conflating a compounded drug with the brand
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.