Head-to-head · WeighScore
MDLive vs Society of You
The verdict
Society of You takes it — 62.4/100 to 58.8/100.
Society of You grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Society of You is a US telehealth brand (Society Management Group) offering compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medication filled through named partner pharmacies (Emerald and Striker).
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | MDLive | Society of You |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.8/100 | 62.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #358 | #271 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $279/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $425/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #358 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s including Wegovy and Zepbound
- Covered through insurance and employer benefits for 50M-plus people
- Board-certified physicians averaging about 15 years of experience
- Part of Evernorth/Cigna, a large established healthcare organization
- Offers full primary care, not just a single weight-loss funnel
Where it loses points
- GLP-1s only at clinician discretion in a Primary Care routine visit
- Anti-obesity meds not available in FL, LA, MS or NJ
- Distributed mainly via insurers and employers; cost varies by plan
- No transparent published monthly cash price for GLP-1 care
Graded #271 · C
Strengths
- Two named partner pharmacies disclosed (Emerald Pharmacy, Striker Pharmacy)
- Injectable and oral tirzepatide plus semaglutide options
- Discounted first-month introductory pricing
Where it loses points
- Standard rates are high once the intro month ends ($279-$425/mo)
- Service-area states are not published on the marketing site
- Support details are not disclosed publicly
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.