Head-to-head · WeighScore
Direct Meds vs Somi Health
The verdict
Direct Meds takes it — 82.6/100 to 68.7/100.
Direct Meds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. One of the few programs offering an oral/sublingual route alongside injectable — semaglutide from ~$179 sublingual (~$297 injectable), tirzepatide ~$224/$399, with an intro promo near $147, all-inclusive and no membership.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Direct Meds | Somi Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 82.6/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | B− | C |
| Scorecard rank | #19 | #141 |
| Semaglutide | $179/mo | $135/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $224/mo | $165/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Not publicly listed | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #19 · B−
Strengths
- Rare oral/sublingual option in addition to injectable
- All-inclusive pricing with no separate membership fee
- Both molecules — semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Intro promotional pricing near $147
Where it loses points
- Compounded only — not FDA-approved
- Pricing is company-stated, not independently live-verified
- Newer and somewhat ambiguous (operates across multiple domains)
- States served are not disclosed
Graded #141 · C
Strengths
- Among the lowest compounded prices: semaglutide $135/mo, tirzepatide $165/mo (3-month plan)
- Oral semaglutide tablet option for those who want no injections
- One price at any dose, with the medical visit and shipping included
- LegitScript Approved seal displayed; partnered with 503A pharmacies
- Free 2-5 day shipping; no insurance required
Where it loses points
- Compounded only - no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic or Mounjaro
- Homepage advertises a 100% money-back guarantee but Terms state all sales are final, no refunds on medication
- Partner pharmacies are not individually named (material transparency gap)
- No single prescribing medical group named; only affiliated professional entities
- State availability not published; confirmed only during intake
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.