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Joey Med vs Velvet Rx

Joey Med
Graded #461

Lower grade

vs+4.200000000000003
Velvet Rx
Graded #381

Higher grade

The verdict

Velvet Rx takes it — 58.1/100 to 53.9/100.

Velvet Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Velvet Rx (velvetrx.com) is a cash-pay telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, and an oral GLP-1 across three publicly-listed SKUs ranging from $139 to $199 'today'…

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Factor by factor

The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.

Cost valueJoey Med +3
45
42
Dose & formulationVelvet Rx +11
64
75
Clinical oversightVelvet Rx +15
52
67
Labs & monitoringVelvet Rx +2
51
53
FulfillmentJoey Med +5
62
57
Contract termsEven
55
55
Joey Med · left barVelvet Rx · right bar

The numbers

MetricJoey MedVelvet Rx
WeighScore53.9/10058.1/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#461#381
Semaglutide$279/mo (compounded)$299/mo (compounded)
Tirzepatide$399/mo (compounded)$359/mo (compounded)
CoverageAll 50 statesCoverage not published
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyCompounded only
Oral / sublingualInjection onlyYes
Joey Med

Graded #461 · C

Strengths

  • Three GLP-1 tiers listed with dual pricing on the products page
  • Ships to all 50 states
  • Refund and cancellation policy publicly linked
  • Tampa, FL location anchor provides a geographic identifier
  • Lets patients consolidate weight loss with ED, hair, and longevity treatments

Where it loses points

  • Drug names (semaglutide vs tirzepatide) not disclosed — products sold as 'GLP-1 Core / Plus / High Dose'
  • Compounded vs brand-name not stated (appears compounded but unconfirmed)
  • 503A vs 503B designation not specified
  • Pharmacy partner not named
  • No LegitScript certification mentioned
Velvet Rx

Graded #381 · C

Strengths

  • Public pricing across 3 SKUs (semaglutide $299, tirzepatide $359, oral GLP-1 $349) — uncommon in compounded telehealth
  • First-month promo pricing shown upfront ($139 sema / $199 tirz / $189 oral)
  • Single monthly price includes consult, prescription, 4 weeks of medication, and free 1–2 day shipping
  • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Three options under one roof: injectable sema, injectable tirz, and an oral GLP-1

Where it loses points

  • Oral GLP-1 SKU doesn't name the specific drug — a real gap given Rybelsus, Foundayo, and compounded oral semaglutide differ clinically
  • No LegitScript or NABP .pharmacy seal displayed
  • No legal entity name disclosed
  • No physical address disclosed
  • Compounding pharmacy partner not named

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.

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