Head-to-head · WeighScore
GOAL.MD vs LeanDose
The verdict
GOAL.MD takes it — 68.6/100 to 67.1/100, but only just.
GOAL.MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. GOAL.MD is a St. Louis-based telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide alongside brand-name bridges to Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. Its standout is a manual-renewal model — no auto-billing LeanDose 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 | GOAL.MD | LeanDose |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 68.6/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #142 | #167 |
| Semaglutide | $179/mo | $159/mo (first-month rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $249/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $279/mo (first-month rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #142 · C
Strengths
- Transparent dose-tiered pricing on brand pens
- LegitScript Certified
- Manual-renewal model — no surprise auto-billing
- Free nutrition coach included
- BBB A+ rating since 2021
Where it loses points
- No named compounding pharmacy partner
- Co-founder and chief physician has a 2016 federal guilty plea for distributing misbranded HGH and a (reinstated) license revocation
- No URAC or PCAB pharmacy accreditation
Graded #167 · C
Strengths
- Transparent all-inclusive first-month pricing (compounded semaglutide from $159, tirzepatide from $279)
- Verifiable LegitScript certification (seal ID 49840868) and an FDA-registered compounding pharmacy
- Doctor-prescribed and supervised, with personalized care plans and multi-state clinical support
- Convenient at-home delivery; compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide options
- Honest, modest social proof — 119 five-star patient reviews
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved — not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- Headline rates are first-month pricing; your ongoing monthly cost may be higher
- Available in multiple states but the full list is not published on the homepage
- The compounding pharmacy is FDA-registered but not named
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.