Head-to-head · WeighScore
Independent Wellness vs TeleCareSpot
The verdict
Independent Wellness takes it — 68.2/100 to 67.7/100, but only just.
Independent Wellness grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Telehealth wellness clinic offering GLP-1 medications on a 4-week billing cycle. TeleCareSpot 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 | TeleCareSpot |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 68.2/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #152 | #160 |
| Semaglutide | $249/mo (all doses, compounded) | $299/mo (all doses, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $379/mo (all doses, compounded) | $399/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 48 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #152 · C
Strengths
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Compounded GLP-1 access
Where it loses points
- Limited public information on program details
Graded #160 · C
Strengths
- Flat, all-inclusive monthly pricing with no hidden fees — compounded semaglutide $299/month and tirzepatide $399/month, all doses included
- Verifiable LegitScript certification (seal ID 45936855) plus HIPAA compliance and licensed US physicians
- Multiple options: compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide, oral tirzepatide, and phentermine
- DNA-calibrated dosing option that tailors the GLP-1 dose to how you metabolize it
- Broad coverage in 47 states and DC, with free shipping and cancel-anytime plans
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved — not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- Not available in Alaska, Mississippi, or New Jersey
- The compounding pharmacy partner is not named
- A separate weight-loss consultation fee applies (credited toward your medication package if approved)
- Trustpilot rating and review counts (4.9, 14,000+) are self-stated on the site
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.