Head-to-head dispatch
Ivologist vs Nalena
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
Ivologist offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide starting at $33/week (12-week plans).
Marked down on: No legal entity name or physical address disclosed on site
Desk Score
Nalena is a women-focused, GLP-1-only telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with medication included — no separate membership or visit fees.
Marked down on: Per-dose pricing not published — only the 'starting at $149' entry price
Nalena takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 77/100 (C+) against 76/100 (C) for Ivologist. Ivologist 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.
Ivologist
76/100
C
Nalena
77/100
C+
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Ivologist | Nalena |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $145/mo (compounded) | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Patients seeking contract-free compounded GLP-1 with nationwide coverage. | Readers who want women-focused GLP-1-only platform with no membership or hidden fees. |
| Desk Score | 76/100C | 77/100C+ |
The verdict
Desk pick — NalenaNalena takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 77/100 (C+) against 76/100 (C) for Ivologist. Ivologist still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Ivologist if…
Patients seeking contract-free compounded GLP-1 with nationwide coverage.
$145/mo (compounded) sema · Not disclosed tirz · All 50 states
Choose Nalena if…
Readers who want women-focused GLP-1-only platform with no membership or hidden fees.
$149/mo (starting dose, compounded) sema · $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) tirz · All 50 states
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: Ivologist · Nalena.
Also here
CoreAge Rx tops every dispatch at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, the Desk's #1-rated provider outscores them both. The Desk's top dispatch: flat all-in pricing, both molecules, all 50 states — no teaser-rate traps.
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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.