Head-to-head · WeighScore
Lumen Meds vs NuDay Rx
The verdict
NuDay Rx takes it — 66.9/100 to 64.4/100.
NuDay Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. NuDay Rx is a GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth service (on the CareValidate/careGLP platform) that pairs medication with video coaching and lifestyle support.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Lumen Meds | NuDay Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 64.4/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #243 | #182 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $249/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $196/mo (compounded) | $329/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #243 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Certified
- Free expedited cold shipping — important for GLP-1 cold-chain integrity
- Lifestyle coaching included, not just medication dispensing
- Orders labs when needed
- Named legal entity (Lumen Meds LLC, Delaware) with a physical address
Where it loses points
- $0 first-month promo — verify recurring billing and cancellation terms before committing
- Standard ongoing semaglutide price not shown (only the first-month promo)
- Per-state availability not listed
- Pharmacy partners not named
- Health quiz required before you see final per-patient pricing
Graded #182 · C
Strengths
- Wide selection — compounded semaglutide ($249) and tirzepatide ($329), oral tablet options, plus brand GLP-1 (cash pay)
- Includes video coaching and lifestyle support with a licensed-doctor consult
- Full legal suite published (Terms, Privacy, Privacy Practices, Medical Consent)
- Prescription delivered to your door after an online intake and consult
Where it loses points
- Compounded semaglutide ($249) is pricier than some budget competitors
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- Not LegitScript-certified (no certification displayed)
- Runs on a shared white-label telehealth platform (CareValidate/careGLP)
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.