Head-to-head · WeighScore
NuvaHealth vs Premium Health
The verdict
NuvaHealth takes it — 74/100 to 65/100.
NuvaHealth grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. NuvaHealth (nuvahealth.org) is a LegitScript-certified compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide starting at $159 first-month and compounded tirzepatide starting at $259 first-month.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | NuvaHealth | Premium Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 74/100 | 65/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #68 | #232 |
| Semaglutide | $139/mo (first-month rate, compounded) | $275/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $229/mo (first-month rate, compounded) | $445/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #68 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Certified seal displayed on the marketing site (the standard third-party telehealth/pharmacy accreditation)
- Free and fast delivery + 24/7 patient support disclosed on the home page
- Newark, DE address suggests a US-incorporated entity (vs offshore)
- $139 first-month price for compounded semaglutide injection is among the cheapest in the US compounded telehealth market
- $229 first-month price for compounded tirzepatide injection sits in the lower-median range
Where it loses points
- Standard ongoing monthly price NOT publicly disclosed (gated behind checkout) — patients should ask for the maintenance-dose price before committing
- Specific legal entity name + state of incorporation NOT publicly disclosed on the home page — material YMYL transparency gap
- Pharmacy partners NOT publicly named — material YMYL transparency gap
- Per-state availability NOT enumerated; verify your state ships before purchase
- Lab work + coaching support NOT publicly disclosed
Graded #232 · C
Strengths
- All-inclusive membership covers medication, supplies, shipping, and provider visits
- LegitScript certified with verification seal
- Names three licensed pharmacy partners (Hallandale, Red Rock, Strive)
- Compounded with Vitamin B12 or B6 to aid tolerance
- Free consultation and HIPAA-compliant telehealth via Doxy.me
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
- Higher base pricing than many compounded competitors ($275/$445)
- High-dose tiers cost extra ($100-$150/mo)
- States available not specified on site
- Cash-pay only; no insurance noted
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.