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Defy Medical vs Genesis Lifestyle Medicine

Defy Medical
Graded #325

Higher grade

vs+2.5
Genesis Lifestyle Medicine
Graded #392

Lower grade

The verdict

Defy Medical takes it — 60.2/100 to 57.7/100.

Defy Medical grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Defy Medical is a long-running telehealth clinic, best known for hormone replacement, that also prescribes GLP-1 medications for weight loss.

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Factor by factor

The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.

Cost valueEven
45
45
Dose & formulationDefy Medical +3
56
53
Clinical oversightDefy Medical +2
80
78
Labs & monitoringDefy Medical +13
65
52
FulfillmentGenesis Lifestyle Medicine +4
63
67
Contract termsEven
55
55
Defy Medical · left barGenesis Lifestyle Medicine · right bar

The numbers

MetricDefy MedicalGenesis Lifestyle Medicine
WeighScore60.2/10057.7/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#325#392
SemaglutideNot disclosedNot disclosed
TirzepatideNot disclosedNot disclosed
CoverageCoverage not published8 states
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyYes
Oral / sublingualYesInjection only
Defy Medical

Graded #325 · C

Strengths

  • Multiple GLP-1 options: semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide
  • Offers injection, ODT, and oral drop delivery forms
  • Comprehensive blood testing and named medical director
  • Established clinic with strong Trustpilot review volume

Where it loses points

  • GLP-1 pricing not published on the website
  • States served and shipping limits not disclosed
  • Compounded versus brand status not stated online
  • Lab-heavy, consult-first model may cost more upfront

Strengths

  • 18 physical clinics allow in-person consults and injections across 8 states
  • Dual modality — compounded sema/tirz plus brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on one platform
  • Med spa model lets patients combine weight loss, hormone therapy, and aesthetics
  • Established brand with an 18-location footprint and patient testimonials
  • Telehealth available for remote patients in served states

Where it loses points

  • Pricing not disclosed publicly — gated behind the consultation flow
  • Specific 503A/503B pharmacy partner not named, and the designation not specified
  • No FDA compounded-medication disclaimer visible on the homepage
  • Named medical director not formally disclosed (only a 'Dr. Spinoso' testimonial)
  • Corporate legal entity and governing law not disclosed

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.

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