Head-to-head · WeighScore
Nalena vs Teladoc Health
The verdict
Nalena takes it — 71.2/100 to 55.9/100.
Nalena grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Nalena is a women-focused, GLP-1-only telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with medication included — no separate membership or visit fees.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Nalena | Teladoc Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.2/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #97 | #428 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #97 · C
Strengths
- Compounded GLP-1 from $149/mo with medication included — near the floor of the compounded market
- Transparent fee model: no hidden fees, no membership, cancel anytime
- Money-back guarantee — uncommon among compounded telehealths
- Clinical provider disclosed: Beluga Health, P.A. in Houston, TX
- Women-focused positioning
Where it loses points
- Per-dose pricing not published — only the 'starting at $149' entry price
- No LegitScript, HIPAA, or NABP badges on public pages
- Compounding pharmacy partners not named (only 'multiple USA certified pharmacies')
- Houston address looks like a virtual office rather than a clinical facility
- No brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro) — compounded only
Graded #428 · C
Strengths
- Dedicated GLP-1 Prescription and Support program for weight management
- Backed by one of the largest virtual care companies in the US
- Partners with 50%-plus of Fortune 500 and 100-plus health plans
- Adds nutrition, coaching and connected device tracking
- Strong clinical credibility and brand trust
Where it loses points
- Distributed mainly via employers and health plans, limited direct cash-pay
- No transparent published monthly price for GLP-1 care
- Specific medications and eligibility vary by plan coverage
- Member experience can depend on the employer's chosen configuration
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.