Head-to-head · WeighScore
Sesame Care vs Walgreens Weight Management
The verdict
Sesame Care takes it — 87.8/100 to 62.8/100.
Sesame Care grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. An established national telehealth marketplace with the widest real brand-name GLP-1 access in the ranking — Wegovy (pen and pill), Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro — plus provider-by-provider price transparency.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Sesame Care | Walgreens Weight Management |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 87.8/100 | 62.8/100 |
| Grade | B+ | C |
| Site position | #2 | #300 |
| Semaglutide | Brand Wegovy pill from $149/mo at 1.5 and 4 mg only, $299/mo at 9 and 25 mg — plus Sesame care: $59/mo only on the 12-month prepay, otherwise $99 billed every 28 days (13 charges a year) | Medication extra; $49 per visit; savings-card eligibility varies |
| Tirzepatide | Brand Zepbound vial $299/mo (2.5 mg), $399 (5 mg), $449 (7.5–15 mg); KwikPen $299 / $399 / $499 / $699 (10–15 mg) — plus Sesame care: $59/mo on the 12-month prepay, otherwise $99 per 28 days | Medication extra; $49 per visit; dose-dependent brand pricing |
| Coverage | Nationwide marketplace | 28 listed states; see review source for current list |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Site position #2 · B+
Strengths
- Real FDA-approved brand-name access — Wegovy pen and pill, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Rybelsus
- Established platform (operating since 2018) with LegitScript, BBB accreditation and large third-party review volume
- You choose the provider and see the price up front — genuine marketplace transparency
- Oral routes available (Wegovy pill, Rybelsus)
Where it loses points
- A generalist marketplace, not a dedicated weight-loss program — lighter ongoing hand-holding than a specialist desk
- Two-part cost (a platform subscription plus the medication) makes the true monthly total harder to compare
- Brand-name cash prices can run high without insurance
Site position #300 · C
Strengths
- No subscription required; published $49 visit price
- Offers branded injectable and oral treatment options
Where it loses points
- Medication and any labs cost extra
- Current program does not handle GLP-1 insurance or prior authorizations
- Availability is limited to 28 listed states
Featured provider
Sesame Care
Sesame Care scores 87.8/100 (B+). An established national telehealth marketplace with the widest real brand-name GLP-1 access in the ranking — Wegovy (pen and pill), Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro — plus provider-by-provider price transparency.
Commercial relationships affect this placement. The score comparison above is separate.
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.