How We Rate GLP-1 Providers: Our Methodology
Prices verified May 2026 · Compare GLP-1 Editorial Team
Why publish this? Most GLP-1 comparison sites don't explain how they rank providers. We do. Transparency is the entire point of this site. If you disagree with our methodology, tell us — we'll consider revising it.
Our Rating Framework
We evaluate every GLP-1 provider across four weighted categories. Each category is scored 1–10, and the final score is a weighted average. Here's exactly how we weight each factor and why.
1. Clinical Oversight (30% weight)
The most heavily weighted factor. We evaluate the quality of the medical intake process, whether a licensed provider reviews your health history before prescribing, the thoroughness of contraindication screening, dose titration guidance, and the availability of provider communication between scheduled visits.
A provider that prescribes without meaningful medical review scores low here regardless of how good their pricing or shipping speed is.
2. Pricing Transparency (25% weight)
We evaluate whether the provider clearly communicates total monthly cost at maintenance dose (not just introductory pricing), whether consultation, shipping, and support are included or charged separately, whether there are cancellation penalties or long-term commitment requirements, and whether the pricing is competitive relative to comparable providers.
3. Pharmacy & Medication Quality (25% weight)
For compounded providers, we evaluate pharmacy sourcing (503A vs. 503B), LegitScript certification, whether Certificates of Analysis are available, and shipping/cold-chain handling. For brand-name providers, we evaluate medication sourcing and supply reliability.
4. Patient Experience (20% weight)
Website clarity, onboarding process, speed from intake to medication delivery, customer support responsiveness, and overall ease of use. We consider publicly available reviews but don't weight them heavily — review platforms can be gamed.
Affiliate Disclosure
We earn affiliate commissions from some providers featured on this site. This is how we fund operations and keep content free. Here's what that means and doesn't mean for our reviews:
What it means: If you click a provider link and complete a consultation, we may earn a commission. The link is clearly labeled "Paid link" next to every CTA button.
What it doesn't mean: Affiliate status does not determine rankings. Providers cannot pay for higher placement. We feature providers who don't pay us commissions if they meet our quality standards. We have declined affiliate partnerships with providers that didn't meet our clinical oversight requirements.
We know you're skeptical about affiliate-funded comparison sites. You should be. That's exactly why we publish this methodology — so you can evaluate our evaluation process. If we're wrong about a provider, contact us.
What Disqualifies a Provider
We will not feature or recommend any provider that: prescribes without a medical history review, has received an FDA Warning Letter without publicly addressing the issues (with exceptions noted where relevant), refuses to disclose pharmacy sourcing, uses deceptive pricing practices, or makes unverifiable efficacy claims ("guaranteed 30 lbs in 30 days").
Limitations
We don't have access to internal patient data, prescription volumes, or adverse event reports beyond what's publicly available. Our evaluations are based on publicly observable information: intake process, pricing disclosures, pharmacy certifications, website content, and published patient resources.
We are a small editorial team, not a regulatory body. Our ratings represent our best assessment — not a guarantee. Always do your own due diligence.