Head-to-head · WeighScore
Genesis Lifestyle Medicine vs Virta Health
The verdict
Virta Health takes it — 59.7/100 to 57.7/100, 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. Genesis Lifestyle Medicine 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 | Genesis Lifestyle Medicine | Virta Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 57.7/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #392 | #336 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 8 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #392 · C
Strengths
- 18 physical clinics allow in-person consults and injections across 8 states
- Dual modality — compounded sema/tirz plus brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on one platform
- Med spa model lets patients combine weight loss, hormone therapy, and aesthetics
- Established brand with an 18-location footprint and patient testimonials
- Telehealth available for remote patients in served states
Where it loses points
- Pricing not disclosed publicly — gated behind the consultation flow
- Specific 503A/503B pharmacy partner not named, and the designation not specified
- No FDA compounded-medication disclaimer visible on the homepage
- Named medical director not formally disclosed (only a 'Dr. Spinoso' testimonial)
- Corporate legal entity and governing law not 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.