Head-to-head · WeighScore
Defy Medical vs Remi Meds
The verdict
Defy Medical takes it — 60.2/100 to 48.4/100.
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 | Remi Meds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 60.2/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #326 | #493 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $249/mo (0.25 mg dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $349/mo (2.25 mg dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #326 · 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 #493 · C
Strengths
- Names its compounding pharmacy (Strive Pharmacy, Gilbert AZ) — stronger transparency than peers
- LegitScript verification badge on the homepage
- Publishes 503A FDCA compliance language on the tirzepatide page
- Per-dose-tier pricing fully shown — no 'as low as' floor-only obfuscation
- Operating corporate entity disclosed (T-C Health Co)
Where it loses points
- No named medical director, founder, or physician on any public page
- States served not listed — 'nationwide' claim with no per-state detail
- Clinical care runs through Beluga Health, a network a 2026 StatNews analysis tied to many FDA-warned GLP-1 companies (Remi Meds itself not FDA-warned)
- Year founded and corporate history are opaque
- Two phone numbers and a secondary 'Rekindle RX' email hint at shared infrastructure
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.