Head-to-head · WeighScore
Rex MD vs TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss
The verdict
Rex MD takes it — 70.2/100 to 61.8/100.
Rex MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Rex MD is a US-based men's-health telehealth platform (a LifeMD brand) offering a 100 percent online GLP-1 weight-management program.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Rex MD | TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 70.2/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #106 | #286 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo (brand-name) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo (brand Zepbound) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 2 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #106 · C
Strengths
- Flat $199/mo program bundles consult, medication and overnight shipping
- Brand-name semaglutide and Zepbound vials, not just compounded
- Serves all 50 states, fully online
- LegitScript certified with US-based, state-licensed providers
- Backed by parent company LifeMD
Where it loses points
- Does not accept insurance
- Marketed primarily to men via a men's-health platform
- Zepbound vial cost rises with dose titration
- Branded-only program costs more than compounded options
Graded #286 · C
Strengths
- Brand Wegovy/Zepbound AND compounded sema available; prescribing based on medical history and coverage
- 100% virtual — weekly appointments with board-certified MDs from home; no travel required
- Remote Patient Monitoring Starter Box: biometric scale + blood pressure cuff sync to care team in real time
- In-network with most commercial insurance plans; may cover visits and monitoring equipment
- Physician-led by Dr. Peter Wilbanks MD (30-yr OB/GYN, VCU) and Dr. Michael Perini MD (ABIM board-certified)
Where it loses points
- No public cash pricing; cost entirely depends on insurance coverage — not viable for uninsured patients
- Telehealth available only in Virginia and Maryland; no national reach confirmed
- No Medicare or Medicaid accepted; limited to commercial insurance plans only
- No LegitScript certification found; compounded availability and specific pricing undisclosed on site
- Tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) availability less prominent in MD pages; semaglutide is primary focus
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.