Head-to-head · WeighScore
Options Medical Weight Loss vs RedBox Rx
The verdict
RedBox Rx takes it — 70.2/100 to 65.5/100.
RedBox Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. RedBox Rx is a US telehealth pharmacy (parent company Hy-Vee) offering compounded GLP-1 weight management with flat, dose-independent pricing.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Options Medical Weight Loss | RedBox Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 65.5/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #223 | #108 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo (compounded) | $269/mo (all doses, 6-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $399/mo (compounded) | $429/mo |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #223 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified with clear, upfront program pricing
- Compounded semaglutide (~$239) and tirzepatide (from $299), plus NAD+
- Structured metabolic-health program with provider support and accountability
- HSA/FSA eligible with flexible payment options
Where it loses points
- Doesn't clearly publish which states its telehealth covers
- Tirzepatide tiers climb to $339-$399/month
- More program structure (and cost) than medication-only sellers
- Compounded GLP-1 only online — no brand-name options noted
Graded #108 · C
Strengths
- Flat, dose-independent pricing on both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Offers both weekly injections and daily oral tablets
- Includes unlimited provider follow-ups, a metabolic panel and a dietitian session
- Backed by grocery-pharmacy parent company Hy-Vee
Where it loses points
- Does not serve every state (for example Mississippi is excluded)
- Does not publicly name its compounding pharmacy
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.