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Klinic vs Nova MD

Klinic
Graded #312

Lower grade

vs+6.1000000000000085
Nova MD
Graded #174

Higher grade

The verdict

Nova MD takes it — 66.9/100 to 60.8/100.

Nova MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Nova MD is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on 1-month and 3-month plans, with an uncommon explicit microdose program for both molecules.

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Factor by factor

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

Cost valueNova MD +23
45
68
Dose & formulationNova MD +11
53
64
Clinical oversightNova MD +3
79
82
Labs & monitoringKlinic +10
64
54
FulfillmentKlinic +8
76
68
Contract termsEven
55
55
Klinic · left barNova MD · right bar

The numbers

MetricKlinicNova MD
WeighScore60.8/10066.9/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#312#174
SemaglutideNot disclosed$175/mo (compounded)
TirzepatideNot disclosed$225/mo (compounded)
CoverageCoverage not publishedCoverage not published
Brand-name accessYesCompounded only
Oral / sublingualInjection onlyInjection only
Klinic

Graded #312 · C

Strengths

  • LegitScript certified, licensed in all 50 states, DEA registered, HIPAA/SOC 2 Type II compliant
  • Broad insurance acceptance including Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, and Humana
  • Klinic handles all prior authorization—patient never manages PA paperwork
  • Brand-name FDA-approved GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound) at full clinical doses with home delivery
  • Named clinical leadership (CMO Dr. Saba Haq, Chief Physician Dr. Vivek Chander) and disclosed founder

Where it loses points

  • Brand-name meds are costly self-pay: Wegovy ~$499/month, Zepbound ~$299/month (med cost alone; consult extra)
  • No compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide option for patients seeking lower-cost alternatives
  • Medication cost is separate from visit fees ($99 initial, $75 follow-up) — total self-pay cost is higher
  • No labs or dedicated nutrition/coaching program included in any plan
  • Pharmacy fulfillment via Klinic Pharmacy Hub Services LLC (non-dispensing hub); actual dispensing is third-party
Nova MD

Graded #174 · C

Strengths

  • On-page pricing published for all four SKUs (semaglutide and tirzepatide, 1- and 3-month)
  • $125/mo semaglutide and $199/mo tirzepatide 3-month plans rank among the cheapest in the market
  • $50 off first tirzepatide order shown publicly
  • Explicit microdose / low-dose program for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Broader menu (sermorelin, NAD+, glutathione, enclomiphene) for longevity alongside GLP-1

Where it loses points

  • Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
  • Compounding pharmacy not named — only 'accredited facilities'
  • LegitScript certification not confirmed (only 'Licensed US Providers' claims)
  • Per-state availability not listed
  • Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic

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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