Head-to-head · WeighScore
Mint Med vs RedBox Rx
The verdict
Mint Med takes it — 84.7/100 to 70.2/100.
Mint Med grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Low both-molecule pricing ($117/$159) and verified — but only 36 states.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Mint Med | RedBox Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 84.7/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Grade | B | C |
| Scorecard rank | #22 | #105 |
| Semaglutide | $117/mo | $269/mo (all doses, 6-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $159/mo | $429/mo |
| Coverage | 36 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #22 · B
Strengths
- $117 sema / $159 tirz
- LegitScript-verified
- Both molecules
Where it loses points
- Only 36 states
- Injection-only
- Monitoring detail sparse
Graded #105 · C
Strengths
- Flat, dose-independent pricing on both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Offers both weekly injections and daily oral tablets
- Includes unlimited provider follow-ups, a metabolic panel and a dietitian session
- Backed by grocery-pharmacy parent company Hy-Vee
Where it loses points
- Does not serve every state (for example Mississippi is excluded)
- Does not publicly name its compounding pharmacy
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.