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GoodRx vs Nova MD

GoodRx
Graded #122

Higher grade

vs+3
Nova MD
Graded #187

Lower grade

The verdict

GoodRx takes it — 69.6/100 to 66.6/100.

GoodRx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. GoodRx (NASDAQ: GDRX) is the largest US prescription savings platform.

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Factor by factor

The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.

Cost valueGoodRx +13
80
67
Dose & formulationGoodRx +6
70
64
Clinical oversightNova MD +13
69
82
Labs & monitoringNova MD +3
51
54
FulfillmentGoodRx +13
81
68
Contract termsEven
55
55
GoodRx · left barNova MD · right bar

The numbers

MetricGoodRxNova MD
WeighScore69.6/10066.6/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#122#187
SemaglutideNot disclosed$175/mo (compounded)
Tirzepatide$299/mo (brand Zepbound)$225/mo (compounded)
CoverageAll 50 statesCoverage not published
Brand-name accessYesCompounded only
Oral / sublingualInjection onlyInjection only
GoodRx

Graded #122 · C

Strengths

  • $149/month self-pay for brand-name Foundayo (orforglipron) — matches the lowest cash price at launch, far below typical retail
  • $299/month self-pay for Zepbound KwikPen — well under Lilly's typical cash list price
  • Honored at 70,000+ US pharmacies — the largest retail redemption network of any GLP-1 channel we cover
  • No membership fee — bring your own prescription and present the discount card at the pharmacy counter
  • Brand-name FDA-approved medication, not compounded

Where it loses points

  • Requires a valid prescription — GoodRx is a discount card, not a prescriber; you still need a clinician to write the script
  • Self-pay only — does not apply toward insurance benefits or deductibles
  • Headline price applies to the lowest Foundayo dose; higher doses may cost more
  • No compounded GLP-1 options — not the channel for compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide
  • Pricing can change as Lilly's manufacturer coupon program evolves
Nova MD

Graded #187 · C

Strengths

  • On-page pricing published for all four SKUs (semaglutide and tirzepatide, 1- and 3-month)
  • $125/mo semaglutide and $199/mo tirzepatide 3-month plans rank among the cheapest in the market
  • $50 off first tirzepatide order shown publicly
  • Explicit microdose / low-dose program for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Broader menu (sermorelin, NAD+, glutathione, enclomiphene) for longevity alongside GLP-1

Where it loses points

  • Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
  • Compounding pharmacy not named — only 'accredited facilities'
  • LegitScript certification not confirmed (only 'Licensed US Providers' claims)
  • Per-state availability not listed
  • Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic

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.

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