Head-to-head · WeighScore
T2D.com vs Velvet Rx
The verdict
Velvet Rx takes it — 58.1/100 to 53/100.
Velvet Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Velvet Rx (velvetrx.com) is a cash-pay telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, and an oral GLP-1 across three publicly-listed SKUs ranging from $139 to $199 'today'…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | T2D.com | Velvet Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 53/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #475 | #381 |
| Semaglutide | $999/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $999/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $359/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | 1 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #475 · C
Strengths
- Built specifically for type 2 diabetic and pre-diabetic patients
- Integrated service — prescriber, pharmacy, and delivery handled in one flow
- Offers both compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide
- Temperature-controlled home delivery via UPS or FedEx
- Ongoing prescriber monitoring and support included
Where it loses points
- No pricing published on the public website — must register to see costs
- No states list published on the site
- Newer brand with limited independent reviews
- Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro
Graded #381 · C
Strengths
- Public pricing across 3 SKUs (semaglutide $299, tirzepatide $359, oral GLP-1 $349) — uncommon in compounded telehealth
- First-month promo pricing shown upfront ($139 sema / $199 tirz / $189 oral)
- Single monthly price includes consult, prescription, 4 weeks of medication, and free 1–2 day shipping
- FSA/HSA eligible
- Three options under one roof: injectable sema, injectable tirz, and an oral GLP-1
Where it loses points
- Oral GLP-1 SKU doesn't name the specific drug — a real gap given Rybelsus, Foundayo, and compounded oral semaglutide differ clinically
- No LegitScript or NABP .pharmacy seal displayed
- No legal entity name disclosed
- No physical address disclosed
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
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.