Every provider score on this site — the ratings you see in comparison tables, offer cards, and reviews — comes from the same rubric, applied the same way. This page publishes that rubric in full, because a ranking you can't inspect is just an opinion with a number attached.
What a score is based on
Scores are built from documented, published information, gathered from each provider's own website and from third-party records at the time of the last update. We do not score providers based on personally purchasing and taking their medications, and we never present our ratings as first-hand product testing. What we can verify — and what makes the real difference to most buyers — is the paper trail: what a program costs, what the fine print says, and how the company behaves when customers complain.
The rubric
| Factor | Weight | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 30% | Is the real monthly price published before checkout? Does the advertised price match what complaint records say people are billed? Are promo prices clearly separated from ongoing prices? Does the price rise with dose, and is that stated up front? |
| Total cost of treatment | 25% | The realistic 6- and 12-month cost, including membership fees, consult fees, shipping, and dose escalation — not just the teaser price. |
| Safety & sourcing disclosure | 20% | Does the provider name its compounding pharmacies (503A/503B)? Does it accurately describe compounded drugs as not FDA-approved? Is there a real clinical intake, and are contraindications screened? |
| Service & flexibility | 15% | Cancellation and pause terms, refund policy, state coverage, shipping speed, and access to a clinician after the first prescription. |
| Reputation & track record | 10% | Better Business Bureau rating and complaint responsiveness, verified-review platform scores, company age, and press or regulatory history. |
How the number is produced
Each factor is scored 1–10 against the checks above, multiplied by its weight, and summed into the final score out of 10. Labels map to ranges: 9.0+ "Excellent", 8.0–8.9 "Very Good", 7.0–7.9 "Good", 6.0–6.9 "Fair", below 6.0 "Weak". Rankings on comparison pages follow the scores, with one exception: pages organized around a specific need (for example, lowest price) order providers by that criterion and say so on the page.
Where money fits in
We earn commissions from some providers when readers sign up through our links — that is how the site is funded, and it influences which providers appear on the site. It does not change scores. A partner with a poor complaint record scores poorly; several providers we cover pay us nothing. The full picture is on our advertising disclosure page, and our editorial policy covers what we will and will not do for any commercial relationship.
How often scores change
We re-verify money pages and reviews on a recurring cycle, prioritizing prices and promotional terms because they change fastest. When a provider changes its pricing, gets a wave of complaints, or fixes a problem we flagged, the score moves and the page's "last updated" date reflects the re-check. If you believe a score is out of date, tell us — corrections make the site better.
The limits of any ranking
A ranking can tell you which program is transparent and fairly priced. It cannot tell you whether GLP-1 treatment is medically right for you — that depends on your history, medications, and health status, and belongs in a conversation with a licensed clinician. Our medical disclaimer applies to every page on this site.