Head-to-head · WeighScore
Luci vs Somi Health
The verdict
Luci takes it — 71/100 to 68.7/100.
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…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Luci | Somi Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #99 | #141 |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (starting dose, promotional rate, compounded) | $135/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $145/mo (starting dose, promotional rate, compounded) | $165/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #99 · 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
Graded #141 · C
Strengths
- Among the lowest compounded prices: semaglutide $135/mo, tirzepatide $165/mo (3-month plan)
- Oral semaglutide tablet option for those who want no injections
- One price at any dose, with the medical visit and shipping included
- LegitScript Approved seal displayed; partnered with 503A pharmacies
- Free 2-5 day shipping; no insurance required
Where it loses points
- Compounded only - no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic or Mounjaro
- Homepage advertises a 100% money-back guarantee but Terms state all sales are final, no refunds on medication
- Partner pharmacies are not individually named (material transparency gap)
- No single prescribing medical group named; only affiliated professional entities
- State availability not published; confirmed only during intake
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.