Head-to-head · WeighScore
DoctorAdam vs Embody
The verdict
Embody takes it — 76.5/100 to 75.9/100, but only just.
Embody grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Embody offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide via injection plus a unique compounded oral tirzepatide gum formulation. DoctorAdam is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | DoctorAdam | Embody |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 75.9/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #54 | #52 |
| Semaglutide | $129/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $79/mo (all doses, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $229/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $129/mo (all doses, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | 44 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #54 · C
Strengths
- Offers both injection and oral tablet forms of compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Flat all-in pricing — physician evaluation, medication, and free shipping included
- Named pharmacy partners: Olympia Pharmaceuticals (Orlando, FL) and Carie Boyd Pharmaceuticals (Irving, TX)
- LegitScript certified with 4.8/5 Trustpilot score from 5,400+ reviews and 100K+ patients
- No hidden fees, no required recurring commitment, full refund if not prescribed
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved individual drugs
- No labs or dedicated coaching disclosed on public pages
- Only 44 states served — AK, MA, MS, NJ, RI, and VT excluded despite homepage '50 states' claim
- Dose-tier pricing not published; only starting prices visible without quiz
- Shopify-based store rather than a dedicated health platform
Graded #52 · C
Strengths
- Among the lowest flat rates in the compounded segment — $79/mo semaglutide and $129/mo tirzepatide injection at every dose
- Unique compounded oral tirzepatide gum formulation — alternative for patients who prefer not to inject
- Available in all 50 states with no insurance friction
- 24/7 unlimited clinician messaging and dose-adjustment support included
- Medical leadership by Dr. Alan Viglione, board-certified in Internal Medicine
Where it loses points
- The $79 flat rate relies on an auto-applied promo 'locked forever' — list price in the terms is $199/mo and reviewers allege the lock isn't honored
- Compounded only — no FDA-approved brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro option
- Pharmacy partners not publicly named — compounding source transparency is limited
- Compounded oral tirzepatide does not have an FDA-approved counterpart, and oral GLP-1 bioavailability remains an active area of clinical debate
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.