Head-to-head · WeighScore
KERNX Health vs LIV by WellNow
The verdict
LIV by WellNow takes it — 62.9/100 to 62.2/100, 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. KERNX Health 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 | KERNX Health | LIV by WellNow |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 62.2/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #276 | #262 |
| Semaglutide | $129/mo (promotional rate, plus a separate fee, compounded) | $279/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo (promotional rate, plus a separate fee, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 5 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #276 · C
Strengths
- Publishes plan pricing openly, before any intake or account creation
- Month-to-month with no long-term contract and no multi-month prepayment
- Billing starts only after a licensed provider approves treatment
- LegitScript certification verified against the issued seal, not just the badge
Where it loses points
- Its own pricing page contradicts itself: it claims no separate consultation charges, then states a $25-$60 fee applies per visit
- The consultation fee is charged whether or not a prescription is issued
- Advertised $129 and $199 rates are time-limited founding rates; standard rates are $249 and $299
- No compounding pharmacy is named anywhere on the site
- Shipping claims conflict: a 48-hour figure on the homepage against 1-2 days to ship plus 2-3 days transit in the FAQ
Graded #262 · 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.