Our Methodology
Every clinic in our directory goes through a multi-step verification process. If a provider can't be verified, they're removed.
Why This Verification Holds Up
Most directory sites rely on what providers self-report. We don't. Every clinic in our index is checked against authoritative public data sources, our editorial process is independently reviewed, and our business itself is publicly accountable.
Medical Advisory Board
Editorial standards and methodology decisions are reviewed by a licensed physician with obesity medicine experience.
Meet our advisory board→Federal Database Cross-Check
Provider identity is verified against the NPI Registry, FDA databases, and state medical board licensure records before a clinic is listed.
BBB-Accredited Business
GLP1 Clinics is a Better Business Bureau accredited business, which means we operate under BBB’s standards for transparency, advertising honesty, and dispute resolution.
Editorial Independence
Revenue from clinic subscriptions and clearly disclosed affiliate partnerships never influences verification status, rankings, or which providers are recommended.
How We Verify Providers
Federal Database Verification
Provider identity confirmed through federal healthcare databases.
Business Verification
Location and contact info verified through Google Business data.
Website Confirmation
Website checked to confirm the clinic actively offers GLP-1 or weight loss services.
Removal of Unverified Providers
Clinics that fail any step are removed from the directory.
How Rankings Work
Clinics are ranked by verification status, patient ratings, review count, and pricing transparency. No provider can pay for a higher ranking.
How We Rate Telehealth Providers
Our telehealth provider scores are based on real patient reviews and public data from multiple independent sources.
What we look at:
GLP-1 Specialization & Medication Breadth
20% of scoreWhether the platform is built around GLP-1 care or treats it as one product among many. Bonus weight for offering both compounded AND brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro) so the provider can match each patient's situation.
Pricing Transparency & Value
20%All-in monthly pricing visible upfront, no hidden consultation fees, no surprise dose-escalation price hikes, competitive against the category average. Hidden pricing is the #1 driver of negative reviews in this space.
Safety & Compliance
15%LegitScript certification (pharmacy and/or telemedicine), BBB accreditation, no FDA warning letters, no active legal actions. Compounded GLP-1 regulation makes this floor critical.
Patient Reviews
15%Trustpilot stars, Google reviews, and complaint patterns from independent sources, weighted for recency. Down from 35% in our prior methodology because review volume biases toward older general-telehealth brands rather than reflecting actual care quality.
Patient Support Model
15%Ongoing dose adjustments, dedicated care team, included messaging access, and clinician availability for side-effect management. Distinguishes “filled my prescription” from “managed my care.”
Process Friction
10%Time from intake to first dose, ease of cancellation, no surprise renewal billing, accurate state coverage. Low friction here translates directly to fewer 1-star reviews.
Independent Verification
5%BBB rating beyond accreditation, third-party audits, named medical advisory board, and any external quality reviews.
Scores range from 7.6 to 9.0 on a 10-point scale. We update ratings quarterly as new data becomes available.
Some providers we list have an affiliate partnership with us, which means we earn a referral fee if a patient signs up through our link. Affiliate status does not affect editorial scoring. Affiliates and non-affiliates are scored using the same seven factors above. Where affiliates rank highly, it is because the underlying methodology rewards what they actually do well, namely GLP-1 specialization, transparent all-in pricing, and dedicated patient support.
Paid Listings
Clinics can claim and upgrade their listings for enhanced visibility. Paid listings are clearly marked.
Our verification process, patient reviews, and ranking methodology are not influenced by paid status. A clinic with a free listing that has better ratings will still outrank a paid listing with worse ratings.
How Reviews Work
Submitted by patients, reviewed by our team before publishing. We don't edit reviews for content.
How Often We Update
Clinics are re-verified regularly. New providers are added through ongoing data collection. Pricing and contact information are refreshed from public sources. For aggregate data from our full directory, see our 2026 GLP-1 Clinic Landscape Report.
Editorial Independence
We earn revenue through clinic subscriptions and clearly disclosed affiliate relationships. These never influence our verification process, rankings, or editorial content.
How We Compare to Other Directories
GLP1 Clinics is one of four major directories patients use to find a GLP-1 provider. The Obesity Medicine Association, ASMBS, and ABOM each focus on a credentialing angle; we focus on access. For a head-to-head comparison of coverage, verification standards, and which directory fits which patient, see our GLP-1 Clinic Directories Compared guide.