Head-to-head · WeighScore
HeliMeds vs TeleWellnessMD
The verdict
HeliMeds takes it — 68.3/100 to 53.6/100.
HeliMeds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. HeliMeds offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as well as brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | HeliMeds | TeleWellnessMD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 68.3/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #148 | #465 |
| Semaglutide | $1,599/mo (brand Wegovy) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #148 · C
Strengths
- Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options available
- LegitScript certified (#368688)
- Compounded semaglutide from $99 — competitive pricing
Where it loses points
- State availability not publicly disclosed
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved (stated on site)
- Also a broader health platform (sexual health, energy)
Graded #465 · C
Strengths
- Offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide within an established broader telehealth and wellness catalog
- Licensed-provider assessment model with a 20 percent first-order discount for new patients
- Phone support line published (877-659-6050)
Where it loses points
- No per-month GLP-1 pricing published; price is assessment-gated
- Compounding pharmacy is not named publicly
- State availability is restricted and not enumerated
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.