Head-to-head · WeighScore
HealthRX vs MDLive
The verdict
HealthRX takes it — 86.1/100 to 58.8/100.
HealthRX grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. A LegitScript-certified (#50087439) physician-supervised program that runs a rare oral GLP tablet alongside the usual injectables — compounded semaglutide from ~$189/mo, tirzepatide/GLP+GIP up to ~$349, with a brand Ozempic pass-through if you need it.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | HealthRX | MDLive |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 86.1/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Grade | B | C |
| Scorecard rank | #8 | #358 |
| Semaglutide | $189/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Not publicly listed | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #8 · B
Strengths
- LegitScript-certified (#50087439) — a genuine, verifiable trust signal
- Physician-supervised intake with licensed providers
- Both molecules plus a rare oral GLP tablet option
- Transparent flat monthly pricing, no insurance required
Where it loses points
- Compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide is not FDA-approved
- Some tiers are company-stated and the public site is thin
- Brand Ozempic is a steep pass-through (~$1,299)
- State count is not publicly listed
Graded #358 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s including Wegovy and Zepbound
- Covered through insurance and employer benefits for 50M-plus people
- Board-certified physicians averaging about 15 years of experience
- Part of Evernorth/Cigna, a large established healthcare organization
- Offers full primary care, not just a single weight-loss funnel
Where it loses points
- GLP-1s only at clinician discretion in a Primary Care routine visit
- Anti-obesity meds not available in FL, LA, MS or NJ
- Distributed mainly via insurers and employers; cost varies by plan
- No transparent published monthly cash price for GLP-1 care
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.