Alternatives
Alternatives to Optimized Health
Optimized Health scores 66/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.
Optimized Health at a glance
- Semaglutide
- $200/moStarting dose, compounded
- Tirzepatide
- $250/moStarting dose, bundle, compounded
- Coverage
- 5 states
- Brand-name GLP-1s
- Yes
- Oral option
- Yes
- Pricing verified
- October 2026
7 of the 8 programs below list semaglutide for less than Optimized Health's $200 a month. 5 of the 8 list tirzepatide for less than its $250 a month.
Optimized Health offers Joplin clinic visits and telehealth in five states. Compounded semaglutide starts at $200 monthly and tirzepatide at $250; branded prescribing has separate visit and pharmacy charges.
Best for: Shoppers who want a simple, all-inclusive starting price with no separate visit or membership fee, in one of five served states.
What Optimized Health does well
- Publishes compounded GLP-1 starting prices including medication, monitoring and provider care
- Offers branded Wegovy or Zepbound prescribing, with medication billed separately by the pharmacy
- Names Mathew Hammons, PA-C as lead prescriber
- Lists its five telehealth states and Joplin office
- No contracts; HSA/FSA accepted
Why readers look for an alternative
- Telehealth is limited to Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Utah and Washington
- Higher-dose compounded prices are not published; confirm your protocol-specific bill
- Labs and retesting are billed separately when ordered
- Branded and oral medication care costs $100 initially and $59 per follow-up, plus the pharmacy charge
- The dispensing compounding pharmacy is not named
- Partner01A94/ 100Index
CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.
- Sema
- $99/mo
- Tirz
- $149/mo
- Coverage
- All 50 states
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with Optimized Health: $101/mo less for semaglutide · $101/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option
- 02C67/ 100Index
Lighter You
Lighter You lists compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections starting at $169 a month and GLP-1 tablets from $249, but its "start for just $99" banner matches no plan it lists.
- Sema
- $169/moStarting price, compounded
- Tirz
- $169/moStarting price, compounded
- Coverage
- Not published
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with Optimized Health: $31/mo less for semaglutide · $81/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s
- 03C66/ 100Index
BiltRx
BiltRx is a US health-optimization telehealth platform spanning men's health, women's health, aesthetics and weight loss that offers compounded and brand-name GLP-1 medications.
- Sema
- $81/mo+ $9.99/mo required membership (compounded; consultation and shipping extra)
- Tirz
- $129/mo+ $9.99/mo required membership (compounded; consultation and shipping extra)
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Yes
Compared with Optimized Health: $119/mo less for semaglutide · $121/mo less for tirzepatide · no oral option
- 04C66/ 100Index
RxPros
RxPros advertises annual-plan monthly averages of $99.99 for semaglutide and $144.97 for tirzepatide. GLP-1 programs require at least three months, with early cancellation charges for the remaining commitment.
- Sema
- $99.99/moAdvertised annual-plan average (all doses, compounded; minimum term and total to confirm)
- Tirz
- $144.97/moAdvertised annual-plan average (all doses, compounded; minimum term and total to confirm)
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with Optimized Health: $100.01/mo less for semaglutide · $105.03/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option
- 05C66/ 100Index
Factor Health MD
Factor Health MD is a compounded-GLP-1 and general telehealth clinic (LegitScript-certified per its footer badge, based in St. Petersburg, FL) offering semaglutide and tirzepatide.
- Sema
- $99.99/moAll doses, monthly plan with a 3-month minimum, compounded; $79.99/mo on a 12-month plan
- Tirz
- $189.99/moAll doses, monthly plan with a 3-month minimum, compounded; $149.99/mo on a 12-month plan
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with Optimized Health: $100.01/mo less for semaglutide · $60.01/mo less for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option
- 06C66/ 100Index
iThriveMD
iThriveMD offers compounded GLP-1 care through clinics and telehealth in California and Arizona, with all-dose prices billed every 28 days and separate prepaid options.
- Sema
- $299 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $199
- Tirz
- $399 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $299
- Coverage
- 2 states (CA, AZ)
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with Optimized Health: $99/mo more for semaglutide · $149/mo more for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option
- 07C66/ 100Index
Southern Vitality and Weight Loss
Southern Vitality offers Valdosta clinic visits and telehealth with Dr. Igor Ancor. One-month compounded packages cost $199 semaglutide or $299 tirzepatide; longer prepaid packages and fixed-payment plans are also listed.
- Sema
- $199/moCompounded
- Tirz
- $299/moCompounded
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with Optimized Health: $1/mo less for semaglutide · $49/mo more for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option
- 08C66/ 100Index
LeanDose
LeanDose is a compounded-GLP-1 telehealth service with a named compounding pharmacy partner (Striker Pharmacy) and a real LegitScript certification, serving a specific 17-state list.
- Sema
- $159For the first month (starting dose, compounded; refill price not published)
- Tirz
- $279For the first month (starting dose, compounded; refill price not published)
- Coverage
- Multi-state
- Brand
- Compounded
Compared with Optimized Health: $41/mo less for semaglutide · $29/mo more for tirzepatide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — it never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing and coverage reflect public disclosures at last review; confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.