Head-to-head · WeighScore
LIV by WellNow vs Novi
The verdict
LIV by WellNow takes it — 62.9/100 to 59.9/100.
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 | Novi |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 62.9/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #264 | #332 |
| Semaglutide | $279/mo | $174/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $283/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | 5 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #264 · 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 #332 · C
Strengths
- Transparent all-in monthly pricing — medication, clinician support, and shipping bundled with no hidden fees or membership add-ons
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Unlimited clinician messaging included at no extra cost
- Free 2-day shipping on every refill
Where it loses points
- Compounded only — no FDA-approved Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro option
- 3-month minimum commitment is non-refundable per Terms of Service unless a clinician deems treatment medically inappropriate
- State availability and pharmacy partners not publicly listed — patients learn during intake which states and pharmacies serve them
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.