Head-to-head dispatch
Apex MD vs Willow
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Apex MD is a US virtual telemedicine platform licensed in all 50 states that prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss.
Marked down on: Compounds bundle NAD, B-12 and L-Carnitine rather than a single-ingredient GLP-1
Desk Score
Telehealth provider offering compounded GLP-1 medications in both tablet and injectable formats.
Marked down on: Limited public information on program details
Apex MD takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 80/100 (B−) against 65/100 (C) for Willow. Willow still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Apex MD
80/100
B−
Willow
65/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Apex MD | Willow |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $299/mo | $299/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $399/mo | $399/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | People who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included. | Readers who want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access. |
| Desk Score | 80/100B− | 65/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Apex MDApex MD takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 80/100 (B−) against 65/100 (C) for Willow. Willow still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Apex MD if…
People who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included.
$299/mo sema · $399/mo tirz · All 50 states
Choose Willow if…
Readers who want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.
$299/mo (starting dose, compounded) sema · $399/mo (starting dose, compounded) tirz · Coverage not published
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you, and what we file on a provider reads the same either way. Read full breakdowns: Apex MD · Willow.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.