How We Score Telehealth Brands
Every brand gets the same evaluation: five weighted dimensions, prices checked against the provider's own site, and badges that follow the written rules on this page.
The five scoring dimensions
Each dimension is scored 0–100 from website analysis, regulatory records (FDA warning letters, state board actions), SEC filings for public companies, patient reviews, and our own price checks. The overall score is the weighted average.
Category pages re-rank brands for that category. Product Range is measured by depth within the category rather than overall breadth, and specialists get a small focus bonus (up to +8 points), because a brand that does one thing is often better at it than a generalist.
How we check prices
We compare what you actually pay, not the headline number. For GLP-1 plans that means the all-in price (medication plus any required membership), the first month shown separately from month two onward, whether the price rises with your dose, and whether billing runs every 4 weeks (13 charges a year) instead of monthly. The GLP-1 cost data was last verified 2026-08-17.
How badges are earned
There are two kinds of badges, and they look different on purpose.
✓ EarnedData badges
These are calculated automatically from our pricing and scoring data. Nobody picks who gets them. If a provider's prices or scores change, the badge moves on the next update. Only confirmed prices count toward price badges.
Has the lowest verified month-2+ price for semaglutide (brand-name or compounded) among the providers we track, including rates that need a multi-month or prepaid plan. Intro and first-month prices don't count. Ties share the badge.
Currently held by: Fridays
Has the lowest verified month-2+ price for tirzepatide (brand-name or compounded) among the providers we track, including rates that need a multi-month or prepaid plan. Intro and first-month prices don't count. Ties share the badge.
Currently held by: Amble Health
Every GLP-1 plan we've verified for this provider costs the same or less after the first month as it does in the first month. No intro price that renews higher.
Currently held by: Amble Health, Direct Meds, Emerge Weight Loss, Sesame Care, Shed, Willow
Every GLP-1 plan we've verified for this provider is priced flat, so the monthly cost doesn't rise as your dose increases.
Currently held by: Amble Health, Direct Meds, Emerge Weight Loss, Fridays, Ivim Health, Male Excel, Mochi Health, Noom, Remedy Meds, Shed, Willow
Publicly names at least one pharmacy that fills its prescriptions (in its FAQ, terms, or help center), so you can check that pharmacy's license and FDA record yourself. Patient reports alone don't count.
Currently held by: Alloy, BlueChew, Curology, Defy Medical, Direct Meds, Eden, Emerge Weight Loss, Fridays, Hims & Hers, Hone Health, Keeps, Kick Health, Lemonaid Health, LifeMD, Male Excel, MEDVi, OrderlyMeds, Ro, Shed, Willow
Scores 85 or higher on our Trust & Safety dimension (licensing, FDA compliance history, pharmacy and pricing transparency).
Currently held by: Ro, Teladoc Health
Best for…Editor's awards
“Best for” labels (for example, “Best Hair Loss Specialist”) are editorial judgments about who a provider suits best, drawn from our research and scores. They are subjective, which is why they're shown in a different color from earned badges.
Featured PartnerCommercial label
“Featured Partner” means we have an affiliate relationship with the brand and may earn a commission if you sign up. Featured Partners can get more visible placement on some pages. It does not change their score, their rank in scored lists, or any earned badge. See our affiliate disclosure.
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