Head-to-head · WeighScore
JRNYS vs LIV by WellNow
The verdict
LIV by WellNow takes it — 62.9/100 to 62.5/100, but only just.
LIV by WellNow grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. LIV by WellNow is the telehealth weight-management arm of WellNow Urgent Care, offering compounded semaglutide for weight loss. JRNYS 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 | JRNYS | LIV by WellNow |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 62.5/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #271 | #264 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $279/mo |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 5 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #271 · C
Strengths
- Branded, FDA-approved GLP-1s — Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Saxenda — rather than compounded copies
- The membership band is published before intake and is banded openly by level of coach support
- Medical visits, daily monitoring and 1-on-1 coaching are included in the membership at every tier
- Led by CMO Dr. Henry Legere (UC Berkeley, Columbia medicine, Harvard fellowship)
- Members with commercial insurance may pay around $25 a month for the medication after any deductible
Where it loses points
- The membership is overhead, not a medication price: it covers visits, monitoring and coaching, and the FAQ says medication pricing is confirmed only after a provider consultation
- No self-pay drug price is published anywhere, so the cost of a month cannot be worked out before signing up
- The best case depends on commercial insurance coverage; without it the medication cost is unknown
- No compounded option is disclosed — the programme is brand-focused, and brand list prices are the dearest route to a GLP-1
- The states it can prescribe in are not published
Graded #264 · C
Strengths
- Flat $279/month covers medication, supplies, and unlimited virtual visits
- Backed by established WellNow Urgent Care brand
- Board-certified online medical providers
- Same-day approval and monthly home delivery
- Transparent all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees
Where it loses points
- Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved or evaluated
- Only available in five states (IL, IN, MI, NY, PA)
- No tirzepatide option offered
- Insurance not accepted for compounded semaglutide
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.