Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Care Bare Rx vs Vivanta Care
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.
Visit Care Bare RxVivanta Care
People starting a GLP-1 at a low dose who want a cheap first few months and can see what the higher doses will cost before they sign up.
Visit Vivanta CareThe verdict
Care Bare Rx and Vivanta Care 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. Vivanta Care: People starting a GLP-1 at a low dose who want a cheap first few months and can see what the higher doses will cost before they sign up.
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 | Vivanta Care |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $79/moStarting dose; $169, $229 and $299 at higher dose stages, compounded |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $299/moMonth-to-month ($293/mo only on a 12-month prepay; the 3-month tier is dearer at $356/mo) | $99/moStarting dose; $139, $249 and $329 at higher dose stages, compounded |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $948 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $3,588 | $1,188 |
| Coverage | All 50 states + Puerto Rico | All 50 states and D.C. |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #33 | #37 |
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)
Vivanta Care
80/100Where the value is
- All four dose-stage prices for each drug appear on the first screen of its quiz, before you answer any health questions
- Each plan covers the medical visit, the medication and shipping, with no separate membership fee
- Names its pharmacy (DiRx in Fort Lauderdale) and its clinician network (MD Integrations)
The tradeoffs
- The $79 and $99 prices cover only the starting dose; at the higher stages semaglutide reaches $299 and tirzepatide $329
- Its FAQ says pricing "stays the same at every dose", which doesn't match the dose-stage prices in the quiz
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.