Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
AmberHealth vs Blue Haven RX
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
AmberHealth
Cost-first shoppers who want not applicable -- this is an OTC supplement brand, not a GLP-1 prescribing telehealth service.
Visit AmberHealthBlue Haven RX
Shoppers who read the FAQ carefully before trusting the homepage price.
Visit Blue Haven RXThe verdict
AmberHealth and Blue Haven RX tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 61/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with AmberHealth (ranked #222, a hair above #225) — Cost-first shoppers who want not applicable -- this is an OTC supplement brand, not a GLP-1 prescribing telehealth service. But Blue Haven RX is a genuine coin-flip alternative here.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the ranking). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs AmberHealth.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | AmberHealth | Blue Haven RX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 61/100 | 61/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | Not disclosed | $149/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | Not disclosed | $179/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | — | $1,788 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | — | $2,148 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #222 | #225 |
AmberHealth
61/100Where the value is
- No prescription or clinical intake required to purchase
- Transparent ingredient list disclosed on the product page
- Lower price point than prescription GLP-1 programs (as an OTC supplement)
The tradeoffs
- Does not contain or dispense actual semaglutide or tirzepatide -- a botanical supplement, not a GLP-1 drug
- Carries the standard FDA 'not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease' disclaimer
Blue Haven RX
61/100Where the value is
- Claims flat, dose-independent pricing ('no price increases' regardless of dose)
- Routes to established physician networks (Wasef Health, Beluga Health) rather than an unknown in-house provider
- Payments held until doctor approval, per site copy, reducing risk of paying for a declined prescription
The tradeoffs
- Internal pricing contradiction: homepage says tirzepatide is $179/month, FAQ says $259/month
- No named medical director
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.