Head-to-head · WeighScore
Gatlan vs Transcarent
The verdict
Gatlan takes it — 57.8/100 to 55.2/100.
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 | Transcarent |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 57.8/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #389 | #445 |
| 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 | Injection only |
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 #445 · C
Strengths
- Comprehensive Weight Health pathway from lifestyle to GLP-1s to surgery
- Care team of doctors, nurses and pharmacists supports medication use
- Uses direct pharma contracts and a transparent PBM to cut costs
- Integrates bariatric surgery navigation alongside medication
- Built on 15 years of Surgery Center of Excellence experience
Where it loses points
- Distributed only via employers and health plans, no direct cash-pay
- GLP-1 access depends on whether the plan covers the medication
- No public individual monthly pricing
- Not available to consumers without an eligible employer or plan
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.