Head-to-head · WeighScore
Fierce Health vs The Virtual NP
The verdict
The Virtual NP takes it — 60.8/100 to 56.6/100.
The Virtual NP grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. The Virtual NP is a nurse-practitioner-led telehealth weight loss clinic prescribing FDA-approved branded GLP-1 medications, Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide), from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Fierce Health | The Virtual NP |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 56.6/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #410 | #314 |
| Semaglutide | $297/mo (3-month plan, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $497/mo (3-month plan, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 30 states | 7 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #410 · C
Strengths
- 30-state service list spelled out in the Terms — buyers can verify eligibility before intake
- LegitScript Certified
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer on every product page
- Four GLP-1 programs (standard and microdose semaglutide and tirzepatide) — a broader ladder than peers
- Microdose tier at $197/mo is one of the lower entry points we've seen
Where it loses points
- No named 503A compounding pharmacy partner — only generic 'partner pharmacies' language
- Operating LLC name not disclosed anywhere on the site
- Tirzepatide weight-loss program ($497/mo) showing 'sold out or unavailable' across all plans at review time
- Clinical provider network not named
- FDA has issued this company a warning letter; the letter is public in FDA's warning-letter database
Graded #314 · C
Strengths
- FDA-approved branded Zepbound and Wegovy only, no compounded
- Transparent fees: 99 visit or 75 per month membership
- HSA/FSA accepted and prior authorization assistance offered
- NP-led with same or next-day booking and home shipping
Where it loses points
- Branded only, so medication cost is high and billed separately
- Limited to seven states
- No compounded lower-cost GLP-1 alternative
- Single-provider practice may limit scale and hours
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.