Head-to-head · WeighScore
Kova vs RxPepsDirect
The verdict
RxPepsDirect takes it — 68.7/100 to 44.3/100.
RxPepsDirect grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. RxPepsDirect (Peptide RX LLC) is a per-vial compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform offering semaglutide/B12 from $25/vial and tirzepatide/B12 from $45/vial, dispensed through Optimal Balance Pharmacy (503A,…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Kova | RxPepsDirect |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 44.3/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #498 | #146 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $64/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $84/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 28 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #498 · C
Strengths
- Publishes the full price ladder for all three plan terms — intro month and renewal rate — directly in its FAQ
- Medication is included in the plan price, with no separate pharmacy charge
- States plainly that its compounded GLP-1s are 'not FDA-approved and have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality'
- Companion app tracks weight, protein and side effects, with medication schedule reminders
- You are not charged unless a provider approves treatment
Where it loses points
- At $449 per 4 weeks, the standing 1-month plan is among the most expensive compounded GLP-1 options we track
- The advertised $129 is the 6-month plan's intro month only — that plan then renews at $1,794 every 24 weeks
- Billed every 4 weeks rather than monthly, which is 13 charges a year instead of 12
- Never names which GLP-1 molecule is dispensed — only 'compounded, non-FDA-approved GLP-1 medications'
- No pharmacy or prescribing medical group is named anywhere on the site
Graded #146 · C
Strengths
- Industry-lowest GLP-1 pricing: compounded semaglutide from $25/vial, tirzepatide from $45/vial — no subscription or recurring commitment required
- Real 503A telehealth Rx: licensed NP/PA prescribers + MD medical director (Dr. Jonathan Snipes, NPI 1821250077); patient-specific Rx dispensed by
- FedEx overnight shipping at $15 flat; ships pre-reconstituted and includes syringes, alcohol wipes, and reusable cooled travel case
- Independent batch COA testing by Eagle Analytical (FDA-registered, A2LA ISO 17025): 54/54 sterility and endotoxin passes published publicly on
- No subscription required; $39 flat visit fee covers up to 3 peptides per Rx; pay per vial with no ongoing commitment
Where it loses points
- No LegitScript certification; company founded 2026 — no public track record or long-term patient-outcomes data
- Minimal clinical oversight: $39 asynchronous intake form only — no live video consult required, no labs mandated, no monitoring protocol; lowest
- Per-vial pricing makes true monthly cost opaque; every refill costs another $39 visit fee on top of vial price and $15 shipping
- Only 28 states + DC; excludes California, most of the Southeast (AL, AR, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA), and parts of Midwest
- No coaching, labs, dietitian support, or clinical monitoring included at any tier — purely prescription + dispensing
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.