Head-to-head · WeighScore
Luci vs Nu Image Medical
The verdict
Luci takes it — 71/100 to 67.3/100.
Luci grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Luci is a budget-focused GLP-1 telehealth platform offering compounded medications with upfront pricing: compounded semaglutide as low as $99/month and compounded tirzepatide as low as $145/month, plus oral semaglutide and tirzepatide pill kits.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Luci | Nu Image Medical |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Site position | #108 | #185 |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (starting dose, promotional rate, compounded) | From $99/mo injection on 12-month supply; RDT from $269/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $145/mo (starting dose, promotional rate, compounded) | From $289/mo injection; RDT from $314/mo |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Site position #108 · C
Strengths
- Budget-friendly compounded GLP-1 pricing (compounded semaglutide as low as $99/month, tirzepatide as low as $145/month)
- Multiple formats: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections plus oral semaglutide and tirzepatide pill kits
- Upfront pricing with no insurance required and a fast 3-minute questionnaire to start
- Care delivered through DrTelx, an independent US telehealth medical group, with ongoing support and dose optimization
- HIPAA-compliant platform with a large self-reported member base (50,000+)
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved for weight loss (the site discloses this) — not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- Available only in select U.S. states, and the full state list is not published
- The compounding pharmacy partner is not named
- Headline prices are 'as low as' rates (asterisked) — your actual monthly cost may be higher
- No LegitScript certification displayed; marketing leans heavily on testimonials
Site position #185 · C
Strengths
- Separate public product pages identify both medications and oral formats
- Publishes injection and tablet starting rates
Where it loses points
- Lowest semaglutide injection rate requires a twelve-month supply
- Final charge, renewal and dose-specific terms need confirmation
- Compounded tablets are not FDA-approved brand-name pills
Featured provider
CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx scores 89.5/100 (B+). CoreAge Rx advertises flat dose pricing for compounded injections, with no membership fee; its consultation-fee and refund deadlines deserve a close read before paying.
Commercial relationships affect this placement. The score comparison above is separate.
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.