Methodology
The Verdict Score, explained
Every GLP-1 provider on this site is scored out of 100 on the same six weighted factors. We apply the identical rubric to providers we earn a commission from and providers we don't — and we say so on every card. A score is our editorial judgment, built from each provider's public disclosures and our review; it is never sold.
The six factors
1. Real-world results
20%Evidence the provider's protocol mirrors what produced results in the pivotal trials (adequate dosing, titration support, the GLP-1/GIP molecules that actually work) — not a watered-down version.
2. Price honesty
20%The all-in monthly cost and, crucially, whether it's honest: no teaser first-month rate that silently triples, no hidden membership, lab or consult fees stacked on top.
3. Prescriber access
18%How many states served, speed to a real prescriber and first dose, and whether a licensed clinician — not just a form — stands behind the prescription.
4. Formulary choice
15%Breadth of options: both semaglutide and tirzepatide, brand-name (FDA-approved) availability where possible, and oral/sublingual routes for the needle-averse.
5. Cancellation fairness
14%How easily you can pause, switch or quit — and whether the provider locks you into contracts, auto-ships, or makes leaving deliberately painful.
6. Member support
13%Quality of ongoing care: side-effect and titration guidance, responsiveness, and whether support disappears once the first vial ships.
How we stay honest
- Same rubric for everyone. Partner and non-partner providers are graded on identical criteria. Affiliate status is disclosed inline and never adjusts a score.
- We rank losers honestly. Providers that fall short are scored low with the reasons stated. A ranking that flatters everyone is worthless.
- Facts are sourced, scores are judgment. Pricing, states served, and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the weighted score is ours.
- We re-check. Telehealth pricing changes constantly — entries are dated and re-verified, and you should confirm current pricing on the provider's own site before deciding.
This page is editorial information, not medical advice. Compounded GLP-1 medications are not FDA-approved finished drug products. Talk to a licensed clinician before starting any weight-management medication. See our affiliate disclosure and medical disclaimer.