Head-to-head · WeighScore
Independent Wellness vs ZipHealth
The verdict
Independent Wellness takes it — 68.2/100 to 55.6/100.
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 | ZipHealth |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 68.2/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #157 | #439 |
| 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 #157 · C
Strengths
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Compounded GLP-1 access
Where it loses points
- Limited public information on program details
Graded #439 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified with a named in-house US-licensed pharmacy
- Transparent clinical team including a board-certified MD and PharmD
- Same-day prescriptions and express overnight discreet shipping
- Lowest-price guarantee, no insurance required
- 230,000+ customers with a 4.4/5 Trustpilot rating
Where it loses points
- GLP-1 offering limited to compounded liraglutide (a daily injection)
- Monthly pricing not posted on public pages
- State availability not enumerated publicly
- No branded semaglutide or tirzepatide 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.