Head-to-head · WeighScore
Gatlan vs Iron Med RX
The verdict
Gatlan takes it — 57.8/100 to 54.8/100.
Gatlan grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Gatlan is a telehealth platform offering compounded tirzepatide for weight management, positioned around "doctor-level care, minus the friction." Its standout feature is named clinical leadership — Chief…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Gatlan | Iron Med RX |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 57.8/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #389 | #454 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 44 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #389 · C
Strengths
- Named Chief Medical Advisor with verifiable credentials — Dr. Robert Lufkin, UCLA/USC professor — rare in this market
- 44 states explicitly listed — you can confirm coverage without starting the sign-up flow
- 'Doctor-Level Care, Minus the Friction' positioning targets buyers wanting premium clinical attention
- Fully online process with concierge delivery and monitoring
- Compounded tirzepatide confirmed
Where it loses points
- Pricing not shown publicly — fully gated behind the sign-up flow
- Unclear whether compounded semaglutide is offered — only tirzepatide is mentioned on the site
- LegitScript certification status not disclosed
- 503A/503B pharmacy partner not named, and designation not specified
- No compounded-medication disclaimer published
Graded #454 · C
Strengths
- Unusually broad GLP-1 lineup — compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both oral tablets and injection, plus microdosing and longevity add-ons
- Online process with licensed-provider oversight, virtual consults, progress tracking and home delivery
- Oral tablet options for people who would rather not inject
Where it loses points
- Prices are not shown publicly — you only see costs after creating an account, so you cannot compare value upfront
- Labels its oral semaglutide 'research-grade' — wording usually tied to research/non-prescription peptides; confirm it is prescribed for human use
- Does not name its compounding pharmacy or list the states it serves; the listed address is a private mailbox (PMB), not a clinic
- Compounded GLP-1 only — no brand-name or insurance options; small, lightly documented operation
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.