Head-to-head · WeighScore
MDLive vs TRT Nation
The verdict
TRT Nation takes it — 63.1/100 to 58.8/100.
TRT Nation grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. TRT Nation is a men's telehealth platform focused primarily on testosterone replacement therapy, with compounded GLP-1 weight loss as a secondary vertical.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | MDLive | TRT Nation |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.8/100 | 63.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #358 | #260 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $219/mo |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
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 #260 · C
Strengths
- Flat $219/mo tirzepatide regardless of dose escalation
- Tirzepatide compounded with B12 to reduce nausea
- Flat plan includes unlimited virtual provider visits
- Fully online intake-to-delivery process
- Compounded from licensed US pharmacies
Where it loses points
- Weight loss is secondary to core TRT business
- Specific pharmacy partner and 503A status not disclosed
- Compounded only; not FDA-approved formulations
- State licensing list not published
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.