Head-to-head · WeighScore
Nova MD vs Vitalex Health
The verdict
Nova MD takes it — 66.6/100 to 59.7/100.
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 | Vitalex Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 66.6/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #187 | #338 |
| Semaglutide | $175/mo (compounded) | $199/mo (starting dose, 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 #187 · 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 #338 · C
Strengths
- Flat-rate pricing starting at $199/mo with no consultation fee or dose-change surcharges
- Three distinct programs — Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and a lower-dose GLP-1 Microdose protocol for body composition
- Names its legal entity (Vitalex Health, LLC), a real street address, phone number, and posted clinical hours
- Named lead clinician (Laqueta Nelson, MSN, FNP-BC) instead of an anonymous care team
- Working Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and HIPAA Notice pages, not dead links
Where it loses points
- Brands itself “physician-led” sitewide, but the only named clinician is a nurse practitioner (FNP-BC), not a physician
- No LegitScript seal or other third-party pharmacy-verification badge found anywhere on the site
- Compounding pharmacy and prescribing medical group are referenced only generically — neither is named
- Exact price is not published — the $199/mo figure is only a starting point confirmed after provider review
- Domain was registered in April 2026 — a brand-new practice with no independent reviews found
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.