Head-to-head · WeighScore
FMmeds vs Transparent Meds
The verdict
FMmeds takes it — 63.2/100 to 61.9/100, but only just.
FMmeds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. FMmeds is a Manhattan Beach-based DTC telehealth platform selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide co-formulated with vitamin B12, with no membership fee and a free initial visit billed only on approval. Transparent Meds 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 | FMmeds | Transparent Meds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 63.2/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #257 | #282 |
| Semaglutide | $225/mo (all doses, compounded) | $229/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $265/mo (all doses, compounded) | $349/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #257 · C
Strengths
- All 50 states plus DC covered, stated in the Terms
- Operating LLC and full Manhattan Beach, CA address disclosed
- Named 503A pharmacy partner (Manifest Pharmacy, Greer SC)
- Aggressive 12-month pricing — semaglutide $95/mo and tirzepatide $145/mo, at the low end of the market
- Flat pricing across all dose strengths — no dose-escalation surcharge
Where it loses points
- Compounded only — no FDA-approved Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Zepbound
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer (medication is not FDA-approved)
- Clinical network not separately named
- LegitScript Certified, but the specific ID isn't shown
- FDA has issued this company a warning letter; the letter is public in FDA's warning-letter database
Graded #282 · C
Strengths
- Transparent, upfront monthly pricing — intro $149/mo for compounded semaglutide and $249/mo for tirzepatide (regular $229 / $349)
- Clean, modern telehealth experience with a quick eligibility quiz and clinician review before any prescription
- HIPAA-compliant and displays a LegitScript-style verification seal
Where it loses points
- Headline prices are intro first-month fees — the regular monthly cost is higher ($229 semaglutide, $349 tirzepatide)
- Connector model that pairs you with licensed providers; it doesn't name its compounding pharmacy
- Doesn't publish the states it serves, so confirm availability before signing up
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections only — no oral, brand-name, or insurance options
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.