Head-to-head · WeighScore
Shapely vs Welling Health
The verdict
Welling Health takes it — 68/100 to 65.4/100.
Welling Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Welling Health is a clinician-led metabolic clinic offering compounded GLP-1 therapy on one transparent flat monthly rate: semaglutide from $190/month and tirzepatide from $275/month, with all doses,…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Shapely | Welling Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 65.4/100 | 68/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #225 | #159 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $190/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $275/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | 4 states | All 50 states |
| 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 #159 · C
Strengths
- Transparent flat monthly rate — $190 semaglutide / $275 tirzepatide, all doses, no insurance or hidden fees
- LegitScript-certified 503A pharmacy with US-licensed clinicians in all 50 states and a named legal entity
- Streak discounts cut up to 30% — semaglutide as low as $133/month for logging meals consistently
- Free shipping, free AI macro-tracker app, and 24-hour intake review
Where it loses points
- Tirzepatide at $275/month is higher than the cheapest compounded competitors
- The streak discount requires daily in-app meal logging — miss days and you pay full rate
- The compounding pharmacy partner is described as a LegitScript-certified 503A but not named
- Only two medications — compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide; no oral or non-GLP options
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.