Head-to-head comparison
Zera Health vs ZYP Medical
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
Zera Health is a telehealth platform for compounded GLP-1 weight loss — semaglutide from $149/mo, tirzepatide from $199/mo, plus oral and low-dose microdose options.
$149/mo sema · $199/mo tirz · Verified June 2026
Marked down on: Operates as a technology platform, not the medical provider itself
Desk Score
ZYP Medical is a men's-health-oriented telehealth practice prescribing compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss across six states.
$150/mo sema · $233/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
Zera Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 82/100 (B−) against 71/100 (C) for ZYP Medical. ZYP Medical 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.
Zera Health
82/100
B−
ZYP Medical
71/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Zera Health | ZYP Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $149/mo$149/mo (compounded) | $150/mo$150/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo$199/mo (compounded) | $233/mo$233/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 6 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Budget GLP-1 shoppers who want flat all-dose pricing and a named 503A pharmacy. | Men in NE, IA, SD, KS, CO, or AZ wanting low-cost compounded GLP-1s with oral option. |
| Desk Score | 82/100B− | 71/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Zera HealthZera Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 82/100 (B−) against 71/100 (C) for ZYP Medical. ZYP Medical still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Zera Health if…
Budget GLP-1 shoppers who want flat all-dose pricing and a named 503A pharmacy.
$149/mo sema · $199/mo tirz · All 50 states
Choose ZYP Medical if…
Men in NE, IA, SD, KS, CO, or AZ wanting low-cost compounded GLP-1s with oral option.
$150/mo sema · $233/mo tirz · 6 states
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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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.