Head-to-head · WeighScore
Society of You vs Virta Health
The verdict
Society of You takes it — 62.4/100 to 59.7/100.
Society of You grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Society of You is a US telehealth brand (Society Management Group) offering compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medication filled through named partner pharmacies (Emerald and Striker).
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Society of You | Virta Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 62.4/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #271 | #336 |
| Semaglutide | $279/mo (promotional rate, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $425/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Graded #271 · C
Strengths
- Two named partner pharmacies disclosed (Emerald Pharmacy, Striker Pharmacy)
- Injectable and oral tirzepatide plus semaglutide options
- Discounted first-month introductory pricing
Where it loses points
- Standard rates are high once the intro month ends ($279-$425/mo)
- Service-area states are not published on the marketing site
- Support details are not disclosed publicly
Graded #336 · C
Strengths
- Offers a Responsible Prescribing track with optimized GLP-1 use
- Clinically monitored medication off-ramp toward nutrition therapy
- Nutrition-first model shown to rival GLP-1 weight loss (about 13% at 1 year)
- Provided at no cost to members through employers and health plans
- Strong evidence base for diabetes reversal and metabolic health
Where it loses points
- Primarily a nutrition program; GLP-1s are a secondary track
- Distributed via employers and health plans, no direct cash-pay
- Deliberately discourages GLP-1 use for most members
- GLP-1 access depends on the specific program the plan selects
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.