Head-to-head · WeighScore
Immortals vs PauseRX
The verdict
PauseRX takes it — 68.5/100 to 61.8/100.
PauseRX grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. PauseRX is a nationwide compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform notable for its transparency: it names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy in Gilbert, AZ), its physician network (Beluga Health), and…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Immortals | PauseRX |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.8/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #284 | #147 |
| Semaglutide | $167/mo (microdose tier, compounded) | $199/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $180/mo (microdose tier, compounded) | $249/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #284 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified (ID 50458743) with board-certified U.S. physician review within 72 hours
- Physician consult + prescription bundled in price — 'You pay for treatment. That's it' with no added fees
- Competitive pricing: semaglutide microdose from $167/month, tirzepatide from $180/month (promotional)
- Unlimited provider messaging for 12 months included; video consults available
- Founded by Bryan Johnson and Kate Tolo; clinical lead Dr. Carl Seger, M.D. (preventive/longevity medicine)
Where it loses points
- Microdose framing uses sub-clinical doses — lower weight-loss efficacy than standard GLP-1 protocols
- Quarterly commitment only — 3-month minimum, paid upfront ($501–$540/quarter); no monthly flexibility
- State availability not publicly listed; 'eligible U.S. states' with no specific state list
- Labs not included; baseline bloodwork protocol not disclosed on any public page
- Compounding pharmacy not named; no 503A/503B accreditation details disclosed
Graded #147 · C
Strengths
- Names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy, Gilbert AZ) — buyers can independently verify its licensure
- Names its physician network (Beluga Health) — you can research the clinical platform handling your prescriptions
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- Corporate legal entity disclosed (PauseRX, Inc.) — uncommon for direct-to-consumer GLP-1 platforms
- Flat $199 'all doses' compounded semaglutide pricing — no per-tier escalation
Where it loses points
- States served not listed — site claims nationwide, but you must contact support to confirm availability
- Restrictive cancellation policy — orders can't be changed or canceled once submitted, and medications can't be returned
- No named medical director (Beluga Health is the network, not a named MD)
- LegitScript certification number not shown — badge only, so no direct lookup
- Insurance not accepted — cash-pay only; HSA/FSA eligibility not confirmed
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.