Head-to-head · WeighScore
Independent Wellness vs Noom Med
The verdict
Noom Med takes it — 68.5/100 to 68.2/100, but only just.
Noom Med grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Noom Med integrates GLP-1 medication access with Noom's proven cognitive behavioral therapy curriculum, 1-on-1 dietitian coaching, and dedicated care team — the most comprehensive psychology-plus-medication… Independent Wellness is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Independent Wellness | Noom Med |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 68.2/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #152 | #146 |
| Semaglutide | $249/mo (all doses, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $379/mo (all doses, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #152 · C
Strengths
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Compounded GLP-1 access
Where it loses points
- Limited public information on program details
Graded #146 · C
Strengths
- Combines GLP-1 medication with CBT behavior change
- Dedicated dietitian included in every plan
- Highest support score in fitness app category
- Integrated care team for medication and coaching
- Noom's proven behavioral curriculum
Where it loses points
- Available in only 40 states — excludes AK, HI, ID, MT, NM, SD, VT, WV, WY, ND
- More expensive than app-only alternatives
- Requires commitment to both medication and coaching program
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.