Head-to-head · WeighScore
eMed vs Harbor
The verdict
Harbor takes it — 71.8/100 to 57.4/100.
Harbor grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Harbor is a physician-led telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide (from $99/mo) and compounded tirzepatide (from $149/mo) — among the lowest headline prices in the market.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | eMed | Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 57.4/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #399 | #87 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $99/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #399 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s (semaglutide and tirzepatide)
- At-home blood collection makes lab work convenient
- Clinician review and ongoing side-effect plus adherence support
- Works with CVS Caremark so eligible employees can buy through benefits
- Established digital health company with national scale
Where it loses points
- Distributed mainly via employers, with limited direct cash-pay access
- No public transparent monthly price for individuals
- Eligibility and subsidy depend on what the employer chooses to cover
- Best suited to workforces, not casual self-pay shoppers
Graded #87 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $99/mo and tirzepatide from $149/mo — among the lowest headline prices in the market
- LegitScript certified with 4.7-star rating, 94.6% success rate, and 10,000+ verified members
- 24/7 physician access with ongoing consultations, dosage adjustments, and free discreet shipping
- 12-Month Money Back Guarantee if you don't reach your weight-loss goal
- HSA/FSA eligible; no hidden fees, no insurance billed
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved; compounding pharmacy names not publicly disclosed
- Dietitian support offered only post-program (maintenance phase), not during active treatment
- State-specific consultation types vary; nationwide availability unconfirmed for all states
- No labs disclosed; patient portal is a third-party platform (mdintegrations), not native
- Newer brand; success rate and member counts are on-site claims, not third-party verified
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.