Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Care Bare Rx vs Pepti
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.
Care Bare Rx
People consolidating several telehealth needs on one verified platform who are willing to commit to a 12-month plan to get the cheapest per-month rate.
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Shoppers who want to see the price of every dose step before they start, with no membership fee on top.
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Care Bare Rx and Pepti tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 80/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. Care Bare Rx: People consolidating several telehealth needs on one verified platform who are willing to commit to a 12-month plan to get the cheapest per-month rate. Pepti: Shoppers who want to see the price of every dose step before they start, with no membership fee on top.
Worth knowing either way: CoreAge Rx is one of our partners and leads our leaderboard, where partners are listed first (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Care Bare Rx.
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 | Care Bare Rx | Pepti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $199/moMonth-to-month ($185/mo only on a 12-month prepay; the 3-month tier is dearer at $249/mo) | $99/mo0.25 mg starting dose, compounded; $109–$199 at higher doses |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $299/moMonth-to-month ($293/mo only on a 12-month prepay; the 3-month tier is dearer at $356/mo) | $159/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $179–$319 at higher doses |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $1,28713 charges |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $3,588 | $2,06713 charges |
| Coverage | All 50 states + Puerto Rico | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #33 | #38 |
Care Bare Rx
80/100Where the value is
- LegitScript-certified and HIPAA-compliant, with both oral (Rybelsus, oral tirzepatide) and injectable options
- Real brand-name Ozempic available (from ~$705/mo) for anyone who specifically wants the on-label pen
- Coverage across all 50 states plus Puerto Rico — wider than most compounded telehealth options
The tradeoffs
- The 3-month plan is a real pricing trap — it costs more per month ($249 semaglutide / $356 tirzepatide) than either month-to-month or the 6-month plan
- The cheapest per-month rate requires a 12-month prepay commitment ($2,218 semaglutide / $3,518 tirzepatide total)
Pepti
80/100Where the value is
- Every dose has its own published price: semaglutide runs $99 to $199 and tirzepatide $159 to $319
- No membership fee; the medication price includes physician review, dose adjustments and free shipping
- Names a reviewing physician and a dispensing pharmacy, Olympia Pharmacy
The tradeoffs
- The price rises as your dose goes up, so the $99 starting figure covers only the first step of semaglutide
- It bills every 28 days rather than monthly, which adds up to 13 charges a year
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.