Head-to-head · WeighScore
Näky vs Virta Health
The verdict
Virta Health takes it — 59.7/100 to 57.6/100.
Virta Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Virta Health is a nutrition-first virtual program for diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss, distributed through employers and health plans at no cost to members.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Näky | Virta Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 57.6/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #394 | #336 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #394 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Approved (verifiable for benaky.com)
- Oral semaglutide drops as a distinct product line — uncommon among compounded GLP-1 brands
- Separate GLP-1 microdose program offered
- Adds NAD+ and Sermorelin for patients wanting a longevity stack
- 3-minute online assessment with a same-day treatment plan
Where it loses points
- Ongoing monthly pricing for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide isn't shown until intake
- Oral semaglutide drops and microdose program pricing not disclosed
- Legal entity and state of incorporation not disclosed
- Pharmacy partner not named — only a generic 'USA-based FDA-regulated' claim
- States served not listed; pricing pages return 404s
Graded #336 · C
Strengths
- Offers a Responsible Prescribing track with optimized GLP-1 use
- Clinically monitored medication off-ramp toward nutrition therapy
- Nutrition-first model shown to rival GLP-1 weight loss (about 13% at 1 year)
- Provided at no cost to members through employers and health plans
- Strong evidence base for diabetes reversal and metabolic health
Where it loses points
- Primarily a nutrition program; GLP-1s are a secondary track
- Distributed via employers and health plans, no direct cash-pay
- Deliberately discourages GLP-1 use for most members
- GLP-1 access depends on the specific program the plan selects
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.