Head-to-head · WeighScore
TeleZen MD vs WeightCare
The verdict
TeleZen MD takes it — 60.4/100 to 58.6/100, but only just.
TeleZen MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. TeleZen MD (telezenmd.com) is a 100% online U.S. WeightCare is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | TeleZen MD | WeightCare |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 60.4/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #324 | #368 |
| Semaglutide | $198/mo (compounded) | $399/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $298/mo (compounded) | $499/mo (15 mg dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #324 · C
Strengths
- Says it serves all 50 states — among the broadest claimed reach in the compounded segment
- Markets U.S.-based, FDA-registered pharmacies
- $100 off your first order with code WELCOME100
- Fully online U.S. telehealth model with physician evaluation
- Education-forward, physician-led positioning
Where it loses points
- Partner pharmacy not named
- Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- Brand-name medications not addressed on the homepage
- LegitScript certification not confirmed
- All-50-states claim is the provider's own, not independently verified
Graded #368 · C
Strengths
- PCAB-accredited pharmacy partners — strongest pharmacy quality signal
- Quality testing: potency and sterility per USP 797 standards
- 85,000+ members since 2022 — established patient base
- Multiple program tiers for semaglutide
- Health coaching, dietitians, fitness trainers included
Where it loses points
- No LegitScript certification on the site itself
- State availability not explicitly listed
- Compounded only — no brand-name options
- Semaglutide runs $215-$399/mo and tirzepatide $275-$499/mo depending on plan length and dose
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.