Head-to-head · WeighScore
Hello Alpha vs Spry
The verdict
Hello Alpha takes it — 58.9/100 to 56.8/100.
Hello Alpha grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Hello Alpha (formerly Alpha Medical) is a US telehealth platform offering a full weight-loss lineup: branded GLP-1s including Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Zepbound and Mounjaro, plus the oral GLP-1 Foundayo…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Hello Alpha | Spry |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.9/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #352 | #409 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #352 · C
Strengths
- Full branded GLP-1 lineup: Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Zepbound, Mounjaro
- Offers the oral GLP-1 Foundayo plus oral weight-loss medications
- Works with insurance
- Ongoing clinician care via online membership
Where it loses points
- Cash pricing is not published on the public site
- Full state list is not enumerated
- Insurance coverage of the medication still depends on your plan
Graded #409 · C
Strengths
- Three named co-founders disclosed (Gabriel Mullins, Sara Yoder, Tyler Bowman) — better-than-average transparency
- Pricing shown on the homepage ($199 semaglutide / $299 tirzepatide / $249–$299 peptides) — no full sign-up wall
- Broader range (2 GLP-1s plus 3 anti-aging peptides) appeals to longevity buyers
- No contracts or commitment required
- LegitScript Certified with a public verification link
Where it loses points
- Displays an "FDA Approved" badge though compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished drugs — potentially misleading
- Intake reviewed by a nurse practitioner, not an MD
- States served not disclosed publicly
- Pharmacy partner not named, and 503A vs 503B designation not specified
- FDA has issued this company a warning letter; the letter is public in FDA's warning-letter database
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.