Head-to-head · WeighScore
LeanDose vs Vital Edge
The verdict
LeanDose takes it — 66.8/100 to 65/100, but only just.
LeanDose grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. LeanDose is a doctor-guided compounded GLP-1 telehealth service for eligible adults, with transparent all-inclusive first-month pricing: compounded semaglutide from $159 and tirzepatide from $279. Vital Edge is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
We may earn a commission if you start care through some of these links, at no extra cost to you. It never moves the WeighScore, which is the weighted average of the six factors shown for every provider, and what we write about a provider is the same either way. See our disclosure.
Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | LeanDose | Vital Edge |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 66.8/100 | 65/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #184 | #235 |
| Semaglutide | $159/mo (first-month rate, compounded) | $350/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $279/mo (first-month rate, compounded) | $450/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| 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 #235 · C
Strengths
- Transparent flat monthly pricing published on-site — consult, medication, and shipping all included
- Broad menu: compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide, compounded oral capsules from $199/mo, plus brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Rybelsus
- LegitScript-certified (seal #43281221)
- Flat fee with no upcharge as your dose increases
- Compounded oral GLP-1 capsules available for needle-free dosing
Where it loses points
- Compounded injectable pricing ($350 semaglutide / $450 tirzepatide) runs above the lowest-cost telehealth options
- No compounding pharmacy partner named on the site
- No named medical director or prescribing clinicians
- State availability not published — only a nationwide virtual-care claim
- Small, locally-rooted operation with a limited public track record
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.