Head-to-head · WeighScore
Medi-Weightloss vs PauseRX
The verdict
Medi-Weightloss takes it — 69.6/100 to 68.5/100, but only just.
Medi-Weightloss grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Medi-Weightloss is an established physician-supervised weight-loss brand with 130-plus locations nationwide plus telehealth. PauseRX is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
We may earn a commission if you start care through some of these links, at no extra cost to you. It never moves the WeighScore, which is the weighted average of the six factors shown for every provider, and what we write about a provider is the same either way. See our disclosure.
Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Medi-Weightloss | PauseRX |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 69.6/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #118 | #147 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo (promotional rate, brand-name) | $199/mo |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $249/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #118 · C
Strengths
- Both branded (Wegovy, Zepbound) and compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide
- Established brand with 130+ physician-supervised locations nationwide
- Telehealth plus in-person clinic options
- Accepts insurance at many locations; HSA/FSA welcome
- Includes body-composition analysis and personalized plans
Where it loses points
- Ongoing medication pricing not transparently posted; varies by plan
- $199 new-patient visit fee before medication costs
- Frequent (often weekly) visits expected for some patients
- Compounded products are not FDA-approved or evaluated
Graded #147 · C
Strengths
- Names its 503A pharmacy partner (Strive Pharmacy, Gilbert AZ) — buyers can independently verify its licensure
- Names its physician network (Beluga Health) — you can research the clinical platform handling your prescriptions
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- Corporate legal entity disclosed (PauseRX, Inc.) — uncommon for direct-to-consumer GLP-1 platforms
- Flat $199 'all doses' compounded semaglutide pricing — no per-tier escalation
Where it loses points
- States served not listed — site claims nationwide, but you must contact support to confirm availability
- Restrictive cancellation policy — orders can't be changed or canceled once submitted, and medications can't be returned
- No named medical director (Beluga Health is the network, not a named MD)
- LegitScript certification number not shown — badge only, so no direct lookup
- Insurance not accepted — cash-pay only; HSA/FSA eligibility not confirmed
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.