Head-to-head · WeighScore
Knownwell vs Medsol RX
The verdict
Knownwell takes it — 66.9/100 to 61/100.
Knownwell grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Knownwell is a weight-inclusive metabolic and primary care company co-founded by obesity-medicine specialist Dr.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Knownwell | Medsol RX |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 66.9/100 | 61/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #172 | #306 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $209/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo (brand Zepbound) | $250/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #172 · C
Strengths
- Co-founded by obesity-medicine specialist Dr. Angela Fitch
- Branded FDA-approved GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Saxenda)
- Official LillyDirect provider and Novo Wegovy-pill telehealth partner
- Accepts insurance, copays as low as $25 for covered patients
- Weight-inclusive care with dietitians and health coaches
Where it loses points
- Specific self-pay monthly medication prices not transparently posted
- In-person clinics limited to four metro areas
- Branded-only focus can mean higher cost than compounded routes
Graded #306 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $209/mo (12-mo plan) and tirzepatide from ~$250/mo; HSA/FSA eligible with Klarna financing
- Every plan bundles the medication, a dedicated care coach, custom treatment plan, medical oversight, and free shipping
- Board-certified clinicians via OpenLoop; same-day approvals; ships nationwide
- Month-to-month option ($199 first month) with no long-term commitment, plus microdosing and wellness add-ons
Where it loses points
- Doesn't name its compounding pharmacy (generic 'certified U.S. pharmacies')
- No legal entity name published on the site
- Tirzepatide pricing is given as a range ($250-$1,400/mo), not a fixed rate
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved (the site discloses this)
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.