Head-to-head · WeighScore
Livea vs Novi
The verdict
Livea takes it — 69.7/100 to 59.9/100.
Livea grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Livea is a physician-supervised medical weight loss clinic founded in 2011 with 8 clinics in MN and WI, plus telehealth in MN, WI, Iowa, and Florida.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Livea | Novi |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 69.7/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #120 | #332 |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) | $174/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo (compounded) | $283/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | 4 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #120 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified; physician-owned Livea Medical PLLC; Medical Director Dr. Paul Olson, internal medicine/nephrology, 40 years experience
- Compounded sema from $99/mo and tirz from $199/mo — significantly cheaper than brand Ozempic/Wegovy ($1,000+/mo self-pay)
- Comprehensive program: InBody scans, registered dietitian nutrition counseling, health coaching, and regular provider check-ins included
- 15+ years established (founded 2011); 50,000+ clients served; voted Minnesota's Best Weight Loss Program 5 consecutive years
- Medications shipped to door; same-day consultations; in-person or telehealth; typically HSA/FSA eligible
Where it loses points
- Telehealth limited to 4 states only (MN, WI, IA, FL) — unavailable to most of the US; primarily a regional clinic network
- Pricing ambiguous: $69/mo program fee plus separate medication cost ($99/mo sema) may bring GLP-1 total to ~$168/mo
- Compounded tirzepatide availability uncertain — FDA announced shortage end in 2026; access subject to eligibility
- Labs (bloodwork) not explicitly included in any published program tier; confirmed at consultation only
- Strong MN/WI clinic focus; telehealth reach into IA and FL is newer and less established than core markets
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.