Head-to-head · WeighScore
Independent Wellness vs UR Meds
The verdict
Independent Wellness takes it — 68.2/100 to 54.9/100.
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.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Independent Wellness | UR Meds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 68.2/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #152 | #452 |
| 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 #452 · C
Strengths
- GLP-1 weight-loss care from $179/mo with the same price at every dose
- No monthly membership; cancel anytime; no insurance required
- Multi-pillar: also peptides, men's/women's health, hair, and longevity
- Runs on the OpenLoop Health telehealth platform with US-licensed providers
- 10,000+ patients served
Where it loses points
- Specific GLP-1 molecule (semaglutide vs tirzepatide) not named on the marketing site
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- States of operation not published
- LegitScript 'Certified' shown via a self-hosted badge linking to the generic LegitScript site (not independently verifiable)
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.