Head-to-head · WeighScore
LeanDose vs RedBox Rx
The verdict
RedBox Rx takes it — 70.2/100 to 66.8/100.
RedBox Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. RedBox Rx is a US telehealth pharmacy (parent company Hy-Vee) offering compounded GLP-1 weight management with flat, dose-independent pricing.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | LeanDose | RedBox Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 66.8/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #184 | #111 |
| Semaglutide | $159/mo (first-month rate, compounded) | $269/mo (all doses, 6-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $279/mo (first-month rate, compounded) | $429/mo |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #184 · C
Strengths
- Transparent all-inclusive first-month pricing (compounded semaglutide from $159, tirzepatide from $279)
- Verifiable LegitScript certification (seal ID 49840868) and an FDA-registered compounding pharmacy
- Doctor-prescribed and supervised, with personalized care plans and multi-state clinical support
- Convenient at-home delivery; compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide options
- Honest, modest social proof — 119 five-star patient reviews
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved — not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- Headline rates are first-month pricing; your ongoing monthly cost may be higher
- Available in multiple states but the full list is not published on the homepage
- The compounding pharmacy is FDA-registered but not named
Graded #111 · C
Strengths
- Flat, dose-independent pricing on both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Offers both weekly injections and daily oral tablets
- Includes unlimited provider follow-ups, a metabolic panel and a dietitian session
- Backed by grocery-pharmacy parent company Hy-Vee
Where it loses points
- Does not serve every state (for example Mississippi is excluded)
- Does not publicly name its compounding pharmacy
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.