Head-to-head · WeighScore
MDLive vs Somi Health
The verdict
Somi Health takes it — 68.7/100 to 58.8/100.
Somi Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Somi Health is a telehealth weight-loss provider offering compounded GLP-1 medications - compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections plus an oral semaglutide tablet.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | MDLive | Somi Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.8/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #358 | #141 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $135/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $165/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| 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 #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.