Head-to-head · WeighScore
eMed vs Lean Rx
The verdict
Lean Rx takes it — 60.6/100 to 57.4/100.
Lean Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Lean Rx is a Sacramento-based telehealth technology platform offering compounded GLP-1 weight loss medications.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | eMed | Lean Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 57.4/100 | 60.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #398 | #318 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $266/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $399/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #398 · 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 #318 · C
Strengths
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide offered
- Three formulations: injectable, sublingual, and tablet
- Upfront pricing with no hidden fees advertised
- Semaglutide starts at a low $266/month
- Telehealth call with a licensed provider before prescribing
Where it loses points
- Compounded-only; no FDA-approved branded options
- No published state availability list
- Platform is technology only, not a healthcare provider itself
- Provider credentials not detailed on site
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.