Head-to-head · WeighScore
MDLive vs T2D.com
The verdict
MDLive takes it — 58.8/100 to 53/100.
MDLive grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. MDLive (an Evernorth/Cigna company) is a large telehealth provider offering urgent care, primary care, dermatology and behavioral health.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | MDLive | T2D.com |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.8/100 | 53/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #357 | #475 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $999/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $999/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 1 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #357 · 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 #475 · C
Strengths
- Built specifically for type 2 diabetic and pre-diabetic patients
- Integrated service — prescriber, pharmacy, and delivery handled in one flow
- Offers both compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide
- Temperature-controlled home delivery via UPS or FedEx
- Ongoing prescriber monitoring and support included
Where it loses points
- No pricing published on the public website — must register to see costs
- No states list published on the site
- Newer brand with limited independent reviews
- Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro
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.