Head-to-head · WeighScore
LifeRx.md vs Shapely
The verdict
LifeRx.md takes it — 69.3/100 to 65.4/100.
LifeRx.md grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. LifeRx.md is a LegitScript-certified US telehealth provider offering customized weight loss with GLP-1s.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | LifeRx.md | Shapely |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 69.3/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #134 | #225 |
| Semaglutide | $200/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $275/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 4 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #134 · C
Strengths
- Flat pricing that does not rise with dose: semaglutide ~$200, tirzepatide ~$275 per 5-week supply
- LegitScript certified; prescriptions filled by state-licensed 503A pharmacies
- Available in all 50 states
- HSA and FSA payments accepted
- Required video telehealth consult ensures clinician oversight
Where it loses points
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved for safety, efficacy or quality
- Extra fees stack up: ~$30 shipping, $49.95 initial consult, $25 follow-ups
- True monthly cost (~$255) is higher than the headline medication price
- Specific list of supported states not enumerated on site
Graded #225 · C
Strengths
- Founded by Dr. Justin Zaghi, MD/MBA — Harvard-trained, board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, with Medical Director Ana Lisa
- Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo) covered by major PPO and Medicare at copay
- Compounded semaglutide from $99/month with free 2-day shipping, syringes, and supplies included via 503A/503B pharmacy
- 1:1 registered dietitian (RDN) and monthly video provider visits included in every plan; unlimited chat and app support
- Cellular smart scale provided to qualifying patients for ongoing weight tracking throughout the program
Where it loses points
- Currently available only in California, Florida, New York, and Texas — 46 states unserved despite announced expansion
- Telehealth subscription ($99/mo self-pay, $49 first-month promo) is charged separately from compounded medication cost
- Labs not included — $75 flat rate for uninsured patients; baseline bloodwork may be required before prescribing
- No LegitScript certification found on any public page
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named publicly; 503A/503B status claimed but specific pharmacy undisclosed
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.