Head-to-head · WeighScore
Nova MD vs Signos
The verdict
Nova MD takes it — 66.6/100 to 61.4/100.
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 | Signos |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 66.6/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #188 | #294 |
| Semaglutide | $175/mo (compounded) | $199/mo (6-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $225/mo (compounded) | $199/mo (starting dose, 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 #294 · C
Strengths
- Bundles compounded GLP-1 (semaglutide) with an FDA-cleared CGM and app — glucose-guided weight loss, not just medication
- Starting at $199/mo on a 6-month program, with the CGM included at no extra cost
- Free rapid shipping; HSA/FSA eligible
- Real-time glucose insights and app coaching to help sustain results after GLP-1
Where it loses points
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products
- Headline price is a 6-month-program rate, not month-to-month
- Only semaglutide is shown in the program; tirzepatide availability is not confirmed
- Compounding pharmacy partner and state availability are not published on the landing page
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.