Head-to-head · WeighScore
LaSara Medical Group vs Virta Health
The verdict
Virta Health takes it — 59.7/100 to 54.5/100.
Virta Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Virta Health is a nutrition-first virtual program for diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss, distributed through employers and health plans at no cost to members.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | LaSara Medical Group | Virta Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 54.5/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #455 | #336 |
| Semaglutide | $289/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $399/mo (bundle, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #455 · C
Strengths
- Multi-modality clinic — compounded GLP-1s alongside TRT, peptides, B12, NAD+, sermorelin, and enclomiphene
- National telehealth plus an in-person option in Southern California — uncommon hybrid model
- Free initial consultation
- Active promotional pricing (30% off sitewide at the time of review)
- GLP-1 pricing now published on product pages: compounded semaglutide from $233/mo, tirzepatide from $325/mo on annual bundles
Where it loses points
- Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- LegitScript certification status not confirmed
- Per-state availability not listed despite the national-telehealth claim
- Lab work and ongoing monitoring inclusion not clearly disclosed for the multi-modality menu
Graded #336 · C
Strengths
- Offers a Responsible Prescribing track with optimized GLP-1 use
- Clinically monitored medication off-ramp toward nutrition therapy
- Nutrition-first model shown to rival GLP-1 weight loss (about 13% at 1 year)
- Provided at no cost to members through employers and health plans
- Strong evidence base for diabetes reversal and metabolic health
Where it loses points
- Primarily a nutrition program; GLP-1s are a secondary track
- Distributed via employers and health plans, no direct cash-pay
- Deliberately discourages GLP-1 use for most members
- GLP-1 access depends on the specific program the plan selects
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.