Head-to-head · WeighScore
Shapely vs VyrarX
The verdict
VyrarX takes it — 68.3/100 to 65.4/100.
VyrarX grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. VyrarX is a LegitScript-certified telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide (from $179/month) and compounded tirzepatide (from $329/month) via weekly injection, prescribed by licensed US physicians.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Shapely | VyrarX |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 65.4/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #225 | #156 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $179/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $329/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | 4 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #225 · C
Strengths
- Founded by Dr. Justin Zaghi, MD/MBA — Harvard-trained, board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, with Medical Director Ana Lisa
- Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Foundayo) covered by major PPO and Medicare at copay
- Compounded semaglutide from $99/month with free 2-day shipping, syringes, and supplies included via 503A/503B pharmacy
- 1:1 registered dietitian (RDN) and monthly video provider visits included in every plan; unlimited chat and app support
- Cellular smart scale provided to qualifying patients for ongoing weight tracking throughout the program
Where it loses points
- Currently available only in California, Florida, New York, and Texas — 46 states unserved despite announced expansion
- Telehealth subscription ($99/mo self-pay, $49 first-month promo) is charged separately from compounded medication cost
- Labs not included — $75 flat rate for uninsured patients; baseline bloodwork may be required before prescribing
- No LegitScript certification found on any public page
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named publicly; 503A/503B status claimed but specific pharmacy undisclosed
Graded #156 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified with active seal (ID 51177727)
- Semaglutide starting at $179/month with free shipping included
- 1:1 direct provider messaging and personalized titration plan in every plan
- Nutrition coaching included with the weight-loss program
- Provider review completed within 24 hours; no insurance required
Where it loses points
- Tirzepatide at $329/month starting is at the high end of the compounded market
- Compounding pharmacy not named on any public page
- No physician names or clinical leadership disclosed publicly
- Only 47 states covered — the 3 excluded states are not named on the site
- Labs not included in the weight-loss plan
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.