Head-to-head · WeighScore
Evolve Telemed vs Virta Health
The verdict
Virta Health takes it — 59.7/100 to 58.1/100, but only just.
Virta Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Virta Health is a nutrition-first virtual program for diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss, distributed through employers and health plans at no cost to members. Evolve Telemed 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 | Evolve Telemed | Virta Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.1/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #379 | #336 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #379 · C
Strengths
- Established hormone- and peptide-optimization brand with board-certified specialists and a physician-plus-care-specialist support model
- Compounded GLP-1 (semaglutide) weight care offered alongside TRT, menopause/BHRT, thyroid and sexual-wellness programs in one practice
- Coordinated couples care plans plus dedicated men's and women's tracks
- Free consultation to start, with published press, blog and FAQ resources
Where it loses points
- No GLP-1 pricing published — cost is only revealed after a consultation, so you can't compare value upfront
- Doesn't list the states it serves or name its compounding pharmacies
- Weight loss is one of many verticals, not a dedicated GLP-1-first program
- Tirzepatide availability isn't confirmed on the site; only compounded semaglutide is referenced
- Not shown on our price-ranked /best lists because no pricing is disclosed
Graded #336 · C
Strengths
- Offers a Responsible Prescribing track with optimized GLP-1 use
- Clinically monitored medication off-ramp toward nutrition therapy
- Nutrition-first model shown to rival GLP-1 weight loss (about 13% at 1 year)
- Provided at no cost to members through employers and health plans
- Strong evidence base for diabetes reversal and metabolic health
Where it loses points
- Primarily a nutrition program; GLP-1s are a secondary track
- Distributed via employers and health plans, no direct cash-pay
- Deliberately discourages GLP-1 use for most members
- GLP-1 access depends on the specific program the plan selects
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.