Head-to-head · WeighScore
Mint Medical Clinic vs Vaylen
The verdict
Vaylen takes it — 77.7/100 to 55.7/100.
Vaylen grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Vaylen is a pure GLP-1 specialist offering compounded semaglutide ($179/mo), compounded tirzepatide ($239/mo), compounded oral GLP-1 ($259/mo), and brand-name Ozempic, Zepbound, and Wegovy.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Mint Medical Clinic | Vaylen |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.7/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C+ |
| Scorecard rank | #434 | #44 |
| Semaglutide | $299/mo (compounded) | $179/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $299/mo (compounded) | $239/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | 1 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #434 · C
Strengths
- Hybrid model with an in-person consultation option for patients who prefer physical care
- Parent practice disclosed (Balance Medical Clinic)
- Physical Utah clinic addresses listed on the homepage
- $299/mo flat starting price, competitive with national DTC providers
- Broader scope (sexual health, hormones) may suit patients wanting integrated care
Where it loses points
- Utah only for in-person; telehealth states served not disclosed
- Pharmacy partner not disclosed
- LegitScript certification not mentioned
- 503A vs 503B compounding designation not disclosed
- No named medical director on the homepage
Graded #44 · C+
Strengths
- Pure GLP-1 specialist — not a multi-category telehealth platform
- All 50 states coverage with licensed clinicians
- Both compounded and brand-name options (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound)
- Oral GLP-1 option (compounded dissolvable tablets) for needle-averse patients
- LegitScript certified
Where it loses points
- Compounded semaglutide at $179/mo is mid-range (not the cheapest)
- Brand-name options at near-retail pricing ($997-$1,086/mo)
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.