How we rank providers
Every provider gets a score out of 100. We score each criterion from 0 to 10 using what the provider publishes on its own site, then weight it as below. The ranking always follows the final score. Nobody can pay for a higher position.
| Criterion | Weight | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 20 | Full price shown before signup; fees, billing basis and dose policy stated |
| Total annual cost | 15 | 12 months at maintenance dose with every fee (membership, program, shipping) |
| Clinical oversight | 15 | Named prescriber or medical group; clinician review before dispensing; follow-up described |
| Pharmacy transparency | 10 | Dispensing pharmacy named; 503A/503B stated; license checkable |
| Delivery | 10 | Stated ship time, shipping cost, cold-chain handling, tracking |
| Customer reviews | 10 | Trustpilot/Google/BBB rating and volume from real customers; recent trend |
| Website clarity | 5 | Price, terms and cancellation found within 2 clicks; no hidden conditions |
| Support | 5 | Support hours and channels; coaching or nutrition help described |
| Regulatory disclosure | 5 | Says plainly when a drug is compounded and not FDA-approved; no unsupported claims |
| Accessibility | 5 | States served, payment options (HSA/FSA, installments), easy cancellation |
Editor's adjustments
When a deeper check finds that a provider's site doesn't match what customers actually get, our editor can adjust that criterion's score. Every adjustment is shown on the provider's review as an editor's note with the reason.
Ties
If two providers have the same score, the one with the higher pricing transparency score ranks first, then the one with the lower 12-month cost.
Prices and dates
We re-read prices weekly. Every price shows when we read it. If a provider blocks our check, we keep the old price, label it, and never estimate.
Changes to this method
- Nov 13, 2026: v1 (10 criteria, total weight 100): v1 approved by Steve, 12 Nov 2026
Methodology version 1.