Head-to-head · WeighScore
Maves vs Velvet Rx
The verdict
Maves takes it — 71.6/100 to 58.1/100.
Maves grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Maves, operating under parent company Homera Health, is a performance-framed telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss plus sermorelin for anti-aging, with…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Maves | Velvet Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.6/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #91 | #381 |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (starting dose, first-month rate, compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $359/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #91 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Certified
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- $99/mo first-month intro pricing on semaglutide — among the most aggressive we track
- All 50 states covered, stated explicitly
- Both brand (Maves) and parent (Homera Health) disclosed for accountability
Where it loses points
- 503A pharmacy partner not named (only 'licensed U.S. pharmacies')
- Tirzepatide pricing not stated on the homepage — only listed as an offering
- Named medical director / clinical leadership not disclosed
- Refund and cancellation policy not detailed publicly
- Corporate address and arbitration venue not disclosed
Graded #381 · C
Strengths
- Public pricing across 3 SKUs (semaglutide $299, tirzepatide $359, oral GLP-1 $349) — uncommon in compounded telehealth
- First-month promo pricing shown upfront ($139 sema / $199 tirz / $189 oral)
- Single monthly price includes consult, prescription, 4 weeks of medication, and free 1–2 day shipping
- FSA/HSA eligible
- Three options under one roof: injectable sema, injectable tirz, and an oral GLP-1
Where it loses points
- Oral GLP-1 SKU doesn't name the specific drug — a real gap given Rybelsus, Foundayo, and compounded oral semaglutide differ clinically
- No LegitScript or NABP .pharmacy seal displayed
- No legal entity name disclosed
- No physical address disclosed
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
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.