Head-to-head · WeighScore
LIV by WellNow vs Medical Health Institute
The verdict
LIV by WellNow takes it — 62.9/100 to 53.3/100.
LIV by WellNow grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. LIV by WellNow is the telehealth weight-management arm of WellNow Urgent Care, offering compounded semaglutide for weight loss.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | LIV by WellNow | Medical Health Institute |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 62.9/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #262 | #469 |
| Semaglutide | $279/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 5 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #262 · C
Strengths
- Flat $279/month covers medication, supplies, and unlimited virtual visits
- Backed by established WellNow Urgent Care brand
- Board-certified online medical providers
- Same-day approval and monthly home delivery
- Transparent all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees
Where it loses points
- Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved or evaluated
- Only available in five states (IL, IN, MI, NY, PA)
- No tirzepatide option offered
- Insurance not accepted for compounded semaglutide
Graded #469 · C
Strengths
- Operating entity disclosed: Medical Health Institute, LLC, with full Pinecrest, FL address and phone
- Named medical director (Amy Wecker, MD) plus four more named clinicians on the about page
- Three care pathways with starting-price anchors: $99 TRT / $129 peptides / $149 weight-loss
- LegitScript Certified with a footer verification link
- HIPAA compliance claimed
Where it loses points
- GLP-1 medication options (semaglutide vs tirzepatide; compounded vs brand) not shown — gated behind the intake funnel
- Pharmacy partner not named — only generic 'FDA-regulated facilities' language
- State availability not disclosed
- Several subpages (/weight-loss, /pricing, /products, /faq) returned server errors during verification
- FDA has issued this company a warning letter; the letter is public in FDA's warning-letter database
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.