Head-to-head dispatch
Independent Wellness vs Luma Meds
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
Telehealth wellness clinic offering GLP-1 medications on a 4-week billing cycle.
Marked down on: Limited public information on program details
Desk Score
Fully online compounded GLP-1 telehealth offering semaglutide and tirzepatide injections from FDA-regulated 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies.
Marked down on: Compounding pharmacy partner not publicly named
Independent Wellness takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 80/100 (B−) against 64/100 (C) for Luma Meds. Luma Meds 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.
Independent Wellness
80/100
B−
Luma Meds
64/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Independent Wellness | Luma Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $249/mo (all doses, compounded) | $249/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $379/mo (all doses, compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Readers who want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access. | People who want a LegitScript-certified compounded GLP-1 plan with free shipping and provider support. |
| Desk Score | 80/100B− | 64/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Independent WellnessIndependent Wellness takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 80/100 (B−) against 64/100 (C) for Luma Meds. Luma Meds still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Independent Wellness if…
Readers who want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.
$249/mo (all doses, compounded) sema · $379/mo (all doses, compounded) tirz · All 50 states
Choose Luma Meds if…
People who want a LegitScript-certified compounded GLP-1 plan with free shipping and provider support.
$249/mo (compounded) sema · $299/mo (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: Independent Wellness · Luma Meds.
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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.