Head-to-head · WeighScore
DrBrainRx vs Zappy Health
The verdict
DrBrainRx takes it — 70.8/100 to 66.2/100.
DrBrainRx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. DrBrainRx is a neurologist-founded telehealth clinic led by Dr.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | DrBrainRx | Zappy Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 70.8/100 | 66.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #104 | #201 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo (all doses, compounded) | $159/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $299/mo (all doses, compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 42 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #104 · C
Strengths
- Founded and overseen by Dr. Sara Siavoshi — triple board-certified in Neurology, Headache Medicine, and Obesity Medicine
- LegitScript certified with compounded medications from USP-certified 503B pharmacies
- Flat-rate pricing — same monthly cost for all dose levels (dose escalation does not raise price)
- 100% online with rapid approvals (~24-48 hours) and discreet shipping in 3–5 business days
- Side-effect support, dose adjustments, and injection guides included with provider care
Where it loses points
- Separate $25/month provider care fee (compounded track) on top of medication cost
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved individual drugs
- Labs not required or included — no baseline bloodwork protocol disclosed
- States served not published; no explicit list available
- No dedicated coaching program beyond clinical dose management
Graded #201 · C
Strengths
- Both compounded GLP-1 and brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound available
- Flat pricing that doesn't increase as your dose goes up
- Cheaper on longer subscriptions — compounded semaglutide from $159/month
- Online visit with a licensed clinician; no insurance required
Where it loses points
- Third-party reports of an order arriving with an unlicensed-pharmacy label
- Not available in 8 states (HI, AL, AR, CA, KS, MI, MN, MS)
- Operating legal entity isn't clearly disclosed on the site
- Lowest prices require a 9-month commitment
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.