Head-to-head · WeighScore
Marek Health vs MyStart Health
The verdict
MyStart Health takes it — 67.1/100 to 66.9/100, but only just.
MyStart Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. MyStart Health offers all-inclusive compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at $299/month with a price-lock guarantee, same-day physician consultations, and 24/7 care team access. Marek Health is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Marek Health | MyStart Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 66.9/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #173 | #168 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #173 · C
Strengths
- Lab panels are core: initial comprehensive labs + 6–12 week follow-up + ongoing every 6 months — rare among GLP-1 providers
- Dedicated Health Coach paired with each client alongside partnered licensed physician as standard Proactive Care Team
- All 50 US states served; 100% telehealth with routine physician check-ins every 6 months built into the program
- Human optimization framing attracts pragmatic patients; partnered physicians selected for data-driven, high-leverage mindset
- No set subscription plan — custom protocol built around client health goals with option to cancel anytime
Where it loses points
- Pricing fully gated — no published rates; intake assessment required before quotes, limiting upfront comparison shopping
- Annual in-person physical required from own PCP or urgent care (every 12 months) — not provided by Marek Health
- No LegitScript certification found; platform explicitly disclaims being a healthcare clinic, which reduces regulatory trust signals
- Weight loss is one of many services alongside TRT, hair, brain focus, sexual health — not a dedicated GLP-1 platform
- Compounded vs. brand medication details not disclosed publicly — medication type determined post-intake with partnered physician
Graded #168 · C
Strengths
- Price Lock Guarantee — your $299 base rate doesn't rise as your dose escalates
- Fast onboarding: roughly 5-minute intake, 24-hour prescription turnaround, 2–4 day shipping
- 24/7 care team access with unlimited clinician messaging included
- LegitScript certified
- Clear Section 503A compounding disclosure on every landing page
Where it loses points
- Not BBB accredited — C+ rating with 10 complaints, mostly shipping delays and support access
- Compounded only — no FDA-approved Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- Markets oral tirzepatide, but no FDA-approved oral tirzepatide exists
- Very new company (incorporated May 2024) with a limited track record
- Pharmacy partners not named, so 503A compliance can't be independently verified
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.