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Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute vs Weight Watchers Med+

Same category. Different operational transparency.

SignalAdvanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers InstituteWeight Watchers Med+
Pharmacy Disclosure
Do they name their pharmacy partner?
No pharmacy partner named
Names its pharmacy partner
Physician Oversight
Are prescribing clinicians named?
Named clinical leadership
Team described in aggregate
Pricing Transparency
Is pricing shown before signup?
Pricing not disclosed
Pricing behind membership
Federal Enforcement History
Any FDA, DEA, or OIG actions?
No federal actions found
No federal actions found
State Availability
How widely is care available?
1 states
Available in all 50 states
Membership Model
Is a paid membership required?
No membership required
Paid membership required
Data & Privacy
Any reported HIPAA breaches?
No breaches on record
No breaches on record
Lower Vial Check
Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute
Gaps in pharmacy disclosure and pricing.
Higher Vial Check
Weight Watchers Med+
Leads on pharmacy disclosure, pricing, and state availability.
Updated June 29, 2026
Scores based on operational, compliance, and transparency signals tracked by Vial.
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Biggest Differences

  1. Pharmacy disclosure
    Weight Watchers Med+ publishes its compounding partner (Carepoint mail-order pharmacy partner; local pharmacy option), so you can verify the supply chain; Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute does not name a pharmacy partner publicly.
  2. Physician disclosure
    Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute publishes named clinical leadership you can research before signing up; Weight Watchers Med+ describes its clinical team in aggregate without identifying specific physicians.
  3. LegitScript certification
    Weight Watchers Med+ holds LegitScript certification (the credential required to advertise on Google and Meta); Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute does not.
Vial Analysis

Our Assessment

What separates the two on the public record.

  • Vial Check
    Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute scores 81, Weight Watchers Med+ scores 88.
  • LegitScript
    Weight Watchers Med+ holds LegitScript certification; Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute does not.
  • Provider type
    Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute is a clinic / medical practice; Weight Watchers Med+ is a telehealth platform.
  • States served
    Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute serves 1 state; Weight Watchers Med+ serves all 50 states.

Comparison reflects publicly disclosed federal and state records only. Vial does not audit clinical quality or patient outcomes.

Provider A

Advanced Medical Weight loss at the Crothers Institute

DeliveryIn-Person Only
HQCreve Coeur, MO
Services: Weight Loss, GLP-1, Hair Loss +1
Provider B

Weight Watchers Med+

DeliveryHybrid
Pricingfrom $74/mo
HQNY
Services: Weight Loss Program, Men's Health, Women's Health +2

Comparison based on public federal and state records including NPI Registry, FDA enforcement database, and PCAB accreditation directory. Updated weekly. Not a medical endorsement.

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