The evidence behind every CitedRx ranking
Before we rank a provider, we read the trials. Each category below has its own research page — the primary-source data, what it actually means, and a framework for applying it to your decision. Not a rewritten methodology paragraph.
What you'll find on every research page
Every category gets the same six-part treatment, in the same order, so once you've read one CitedRx research page, you know exactly what to expect from the next.
🎯 The short answer
One direct, citable takeaway up front — no preamble, no "in this article we will."
📋 The evidence landscape
Every major trial or independent rating in one sourced table — not a paraphrase of a press release.
📊 Visualized comparisons
Charts that make the numbers scannable at a glance, not just a wall of percentages.
💬 Plain-language translation
What the data actually means for a real decision — including the caveats marketing usually leaves out.
🧭 A decision framework
Matched to what you personally care about, not a single one-size-fits-all verdict.
🔗 Full citations
Every claim traceable back to its primary source — journal, authors, year, and link.
Explore by category
Every major GLP-1 clinical trial — STEP, SURMOUNT, SURPASS, SELECT, SUSTAIN-6, ESSENCE, and more — synthesized into what it actually means for your choice of drug and provider.
- Weight-loss-by-trial comparison chart, active drug vs. placebo
- Decision framework matched to your priority — max weight loss, cardiovascular risk, sleep apnea, and more
- Evidence-tier mapping across all 14 ranked providers — branded, mixed, or compounded-primary
- 10 full citations back to NEJM, Lancet, and JAMA
More categories, same standard
Every new CitedRx research page gets the same treatment as Weight Loss above — primary-source data, visualized comparisons, and a decision framework, not just a rewritten paragraph. Categories are added as we finish researching them properly, not on a marketing schedule.
How we source it
- Primary sources first. We start from the published trial or the recognized independent rating for a category, not a provider's self-reported claims.
- Every figure checked before publishing. Numbers are verified against the primary source — the paper, the FDA label, the original dataset — before they go on the page.
- Dated and re-reviewed. Every research page shows when it was last reviewed, and we revisit it as new evidence or pricing changes warrant.
Ranking order is never for sale. CitedRx may earn a referral fee if you sign up with a provider through a link on this site — this does not affect ranking order or how evidence is characterized.