Head-to-head · WeighScore
Nova MD vs Ryze Rx
The verdict
Nova MD takes it — 66.6/100 to 58.2/100.
Nova MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Nova MD is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on 1-month and 3-month plans, with an uncommon explicit microdose program for both molecules.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Nova MD | Ryze Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 66.6/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #188 | #376 |
| Semaglutide | $175/mo (compounded) | $199/mo (starting dose, 3 month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $225/mo (compounded) | $199/mo (starting dose, 3 month plan, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #188 · C
Strengths
- On-page pricing published for all four SKUs (semaglutide and tirzepatide, 1- and 3-month)
- $125/mo semaglutide and $199/mo tirzepatide 3-month plans rank among the cheapest in the market
- $50 off first tirzepatide order shown publicly
- Explicit microdose / low-dose program for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Broader menu (sermorelin, NAD+, glutathione, enclomiphene) for longevity alongside GLP-1
Where it loses points
- Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- Compounding pharmacy not named — only 'accredited facilities'
- LegitScript certification not confirmed (only 'Licensed US Providers' claims)
- Per-state availability not listed
- Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic
Graded #376 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide both $199/mo, with $499/$799 three-month bundles
- Physician consultation, ongoing clinical support and discreet shipping included with each prescription
- Broad catalog beyond GLP-1: TRT plus peptides (BPC-157, sermorelin, NAD+, retatrutide and more)
- Free shipping, 24hr prescription turnaround, FSA/HSA eligible; care advertised in all 50 states
Where it loses points
- Terms, Privacy Policy and HIPAA notice are dead links - no legal entity, refund policy or governing law disclosed
- Pharmacy partners not named - only 'US-licensed compounding pharmacies'
- Homepage advertises GLP-1s 'from $149/mo' but the catalog lists $199/mo
- On-site '4.9/5, 2,400+ reviews' is self-reported, not an independently verified rating
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.