Our 7 review criteria
Every provider in our ranked directory is scored against these criteria. Weights reflect what matters most for patient safety и value.
Review methodology
How we review online GLP-1 providers
The exact 7-criteria framework goodx uses to assess every GLP-1 telehealth provider — transparent, identical for all, и independent of affiliate commission.
Methodology reviewed May 27, 2026
Summary
goodx reviews online GLP-1 providers against 7 weighted criteria: (1) regulatory status, (2) price transparency, (3) drug-menu breadth, (4) prescriber licensing, (5) third-party reviews, (6) state coverage, (7) shipping reliability. goodx is affiliate-supported, sells no medications, и scores every provider identically.
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Regulatory status
High weightFDA-approved brand medications score highest; compounded (503A/503B) medications are flagged with explicit caveats — same active ingredient, lower finished-product oversight.
2
Price transparency
High weightProviders publishing upfront monthly pricing score above those requiring a consultation to reveal cost. Hidden-fee patterns lower the score.
3
Drug-menu breadth
Medium weightRange of GLP-1 options offered (semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide; injection + oral; brand + compounded).
4
Prescriber licensing
High weightVerification that the provider connects patients to US-licensed clinicians with synchronous or asynchronous consultation as state law requires.
5
Third-party reviews
Medium weightAggregate Trustpilot, BBB, и Reddit sentiment — weighted by review volume и recency.
6
State coverage
Medium weightNumber of US states the provider is licensed to ship to. Broader coverage scores higher.
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Shipping & cold-chain
Low weightDelivery speed и cold-chain reliability for temperature-sensitive injectable GLP-1s.
Affiliate independence
goodx earns a commission when readers sign up with a partner via our links. We are transparent about this — see our affiliate disclosure. Commission does NOT influence rankings: every provider is scored by the same 7 criteria, и we publish honest caveats (especially the FDA-approval gap for compounded medications). goodx sells no medications и provides no clinical care — we are an independent comparison layer.
How often we update
Pricing re-verified monthly. Regulatory status tracked against FDA shortage-list changes. Full provider reviews refreshed quarterly or on material change. Every page shows its last-reviewed date.
Frequently asked questions
How does goodx review online GLP-1 providers?
goodx reviews each GLP-1 telehealth provider against 7 weighted criteria: regulatory status (FDA-brand vs compounded), price transparency, drug-menu breadth, prescriber licensing, third-party reviews (Trustpilot/BBB/Reddit), state coverage, и shipping/cold-chain reliability. We assess every provider identically и redirect to partners — goodx sells no medications и holds no clinical liability.
Is goodx independent or paid by providers?
goodx earns affiliate commissions when readers sign up via partner links. This does not change rankings — every provider is scored by the same 7 criteria regardless of commission. We run no pharma display ads, sponsored placements, или paid review slots.
How often does goodx update provider reviews?
Pricing is re-verified monthly against each provider website. Regulatory status is checked against FDA shortage-list updates. Full provider reviews are refreshed quarterly или when a material change occurs (new drug, pricing change, FDA action).
See the methodology in action: ranked provider directory · full scoring methodology · editorial policy.