Head-to-head · WeighScore
Defy Medical vs Ilant Health
The verdict
Defy Medical takes it — 60.2/100 to 56.8/100.
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.
The numbers
| Metric | Defy Medical | Ilant Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 60.2/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #325 | #407 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
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
Graded #407 · C
Strengths
- Value-based, outcomes-driven obesity care model
- Includes GLP-1 medications with transparent drug pricing for sponsors
- Care team of board-certified obesity providers and behavioral specialists
- Dietitians and peer navigators support adherence
- Data-driven stratification targets the right interventions
Where it loses points
- Distributed via employers and health plans, not direct cash-pay
- Individuals generally cannot enroll without sponsor coverage
- No public consumer pricing for GLP-1
- Access gated behind organizational buyers
- Not suited to consumers wanting direct-to-door GLP-1
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.