Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Care Clinics vs GobyMeds
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 Clinics
Shoppers who want a fixed program price and are comfortable confirming at checkout whether it's a one-time or recurring charge.
Visit Care ClinicsGobyMeds
Shoppers comfortable prepaying a 3-month bundle upfront to get the lowest advertised compounded GLP-1 rate.
Visit GobyMedsThe verdict
Care Clinics and GobyMeds tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 62/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Care Clinics (ranked #205, a hair above #207) — Shoppers who want a fixed program price and are comfortable confirming at checkout whether it's a one-time or recurring charge. But GobyMeds 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 Care Clinics.
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 Clinics | GobyMeds |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 62/100 | 62/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $259/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) | $99/mo (starting dose, 3-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $329/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) | $133/mo (starting dose, 3-month plan, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $3,108 | $1,188 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $3,948 | $1,596 |
| Coverage | 32 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #205 | #207 |
Care Clinics
62/100Where the value is
- Corporate entity (Care Clinics PLLC) and a named 503A pharmacy (Partell Pharmacy) disclosed
- LegitScript certified
- Explicit 31-state list published in the FAQ, not vague 'most states' language
The tradeoffs
- The advertised '$148/mo' semaglutide figure used elsewhere appears to be an average of the $259 total 7-week program cost, not a confirmed recurring $148 monthly charge — billing frequency could not be verified at checkout today
- No named prescriber or medical director — only generic 'our healthcare provider' language
GobyMeds
62/100Where the value is
- Available in all 50 states per the site's own copy
- No membership fees, free shipping, and HSA/FSA accepted
- Transparent tiered pricing published before intake, including how bundle cost rises with dose reached
The tradeoffs
- The $99/$133 headline requires prepaying the full 3-month bundle ($299/$399); paying monthly costs $169/$299 instead — 71% to 125% more
- Compounding pharmacy is not named, only described as 'GobyMeds' 503A or 503B pharmacy partner'
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.