Beluga Health
Beluga Health is a nationwide white-label telehealth medical group led by Dr.
- Semaglutide
- Not disclosed
- Tirzepatide
- Not disclosed
- Coverage
- Coverage not published
- Brand-name
- Compounded only
Line Beluga Health up against its closest alternatives. Because Beluga Health dispenses compounded medication, it’s worth understanding whether compounded semaglutide is legit and safe.
Factor breakdown
Each of the six graded dimensions. See the methodology.
Strengths
- Supports GLP-1 care with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Board-certified providers and a 50-state medical infrastructure
- LegitScript certified with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 security
- Pharmacies follow FDA/USP standards with third-party batch testing
- Powers many DTC brands as a turnkey telehealth backbone
Where it loses points
- White-label B2B group, not a direct consumer-facing service
- Offers compounded, not FDA-approved branded, GLP-1s
- No public consumer pricing for the GLP-1 offering
- Cited among nationwide groups tied to FDA telehealth GLP-1 scrutiny
- Care quality varies by the consumer brand using the platform
Bottom line — Grade C
Best for: Shoppers who want brands launching DTC GLP-1 telehealth; less direct for individual shoppers.
Ranked #430 of 499 on this scorecard. See our top-scoring pick, CoreAge Rx (#1), for comparison.
Closest on the board
The boards grading nearest Beluga Health — the realistic shortlist.
AskRx is a US telehealth platform whose board-certified physicians exclusively prescribe FDA-approved, brand-name GLP-1 medications for weight loss - no compounded drugs.
Major 503B compounding pharmacy that supplies compounded GLP-1 medications to telehealth providers.
503A compounding pharmacy that supplies compounded GLP-1 medications to telehealth providers.
Mint Medical Clinic is a hybrid Utah practice with in-person locations in Sandy and Layton plus telehealth, offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from $299/month.
PrideRx is an LGBTQ+-friendly telehealth platform offering brand-name-only GLP-1 weight loss — Zepbound (tirzepatide) from $299/mo, Wegovy Pill (oral semaglutide) from $149/mo, and Foundayo (orforglipron)…
Omada Health is a virtual care company offering behavior-change programs for weight health, diabetes and hypertension, distributed through employers and health plans.
The 19 boards nearest this one
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- #439 JumpstartMD55.4
- #440 Trimrose55.4
- #441 Dollar Dad Club55.3
- #442 NovoCare Pharmacy55.2
- #443 Refills55.2
- #444 TeleDocs36055.2
- #445 Transcarent55.2
- #446 Vida Health55.2
- #447 Emerge Weight Loss55.1
- #448 Ambiante Health & Wellness55
- #449 Oxford's Medical Weight Loss (The Calibrate Clinic)55
- #450 Vea Health55
- #451 Steady State Health54.9
- #452 UR Meds54.9
- #453 Iron Med RX54.8
- #454 Nouri54.8
Pricing/verification reflect Beluga Health's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on Beluga Health's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.