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Defy Medical vs LifeMD

Defy Medical
Graded #325

Higher grade

vs+2.4000000000000057
LifeMD
Graded #390

Lower grade

The verdict

Defy Medical takes it — 60.2/100 to 57.8/100.

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.

Cost valueDefy Medical +19
45
26
Dose & formulationLifeMD +8
56
64
Clinical oversightLifeMD +2
80
82
Labs & monitoringDefy Medical +12
65
53
FulfillmentLifeMD +18
63
81
Contract termsEven
55
55
Defy Medical · left barLifeMD · right bar

The numbers

MetricDefy MedicalLifeMD
WeighScore60.2/10057.8/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#325#390
SemaglutideNot disclosedNot disclosed
TirzepatideNot disclosedNot disclosed
CoverageCoverage not publishedAll 50 states
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyYes
Oral / sublingualYesYes
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
LifeMD

Graded #390 · C

Strengths

  • Telehealth convenience
  • Physician-supervised program

Where it loses points

  • Brand-name GLP-1 only — no lower-cost compounded option
  • Monthly program & provider fee ($149/mo, $75 first month) is separate from medication cost

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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