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Care Clinics vs Transparent Meds

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

Care Clinics

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want a fixed program price, paid once, with medication and the visit included.

Semaglutide / month
$160/moEquivalent ($259 for a 7-week program at the beginner dose, medication and visit included, compounded; $299 for a 12-week program)
Tirzepatide / month
$329For a 4-week supply (2.5 mg program, medication and visit included, compounded; $399 for a 3-month program)
Index 68/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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Transparent Meds

Provider comparison

Cost-first shoppers who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded GLP-1 injections.

Semaglutide / month
$229/moRegular rate, compounded; $99 introductory offer
Tirzepatide / month
$349/moCompounded
Index 68/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Transparent Meds pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Both score 68/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Care Clinics
32 states
Transparent Meds
45 states

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Care Clinics

Transparent Meds

Semaglutide / month
Care Clinics: $160/moEquivalent ($259 for a 7-week program at the beginner dose, medication and visit included, compounded; $299 for a 12-week program)
Transparent Meds: $229/moRegular rate, compounded; $99 introductory offer
Tirzepatide / month
Care Clinics: $329For a 4-week supply (2.5 mg program, medication and visit included, compounded; $399 for a 3-month program)
Transparent Meds: $349/moCompounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Care Clinics: $1,920
Transparent Meds: $2,748
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Care Clinics: $4,27713 charges
Transparent Meds: $4,188
State availability
Care Clinics: 32 states
Transparent Meds: 45 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
Care Clinics: Not listed
Transparent Meds: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Care Clinics: Not confirmed
Transparent Meds: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Care Clinics: October 2026
Transparent Meds: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Care Clinics

Shoppers who want a fixed program price, paid once, with medication and the visit included.

Reasons to consider it

  • 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

What to weigh up

  • These are fixed programs, not monthly plans: semaglutide is $259 for 7 weeks, so the monthly figure here is an equivalent, not a charge
  • The homepage shows lower tirzepatide figures ($299 for 4 weeks, $349 for 3 months) than the tirzepatide page ($329 and $399), so check the price in the booking portal
  • No named prescriber or medical director — only generic 'our healthcare provider' language

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Care Clinics pricing Read the full Care Clinics review

Transparent Meds

Cost-first shoppers who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded GLP-1 injections.

Reasons to consider it

  • Published introductory $99/$199 and regular $229/$349 prices distinguish the ongoing bill
  • No separate consultation or membership fee; supplies and shipping included
  • Clinical care is provided by Locum Tele, an independent clinician network

What to weigh up

  • Confirm the introductory offer duration and dose-specific price before paying
  • The dispensing pharmacy is not named
  • Five states are absent from the published coverage list: Alaska, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire and New Mexico

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Transparent Meds pricing Read the full Transparent Meds review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

Care ClinicsTransparent Meds
Normalized Cost/Month
Care Clinics:
62/100
Transparent Meds:
53/100
Price Transparency
Care Clinics:
86/100
Transparent Meds:
86/100
Nationwide Access
Care Clinics:
66/100
Transparent Meds:
78/100
Formulation Options
Care Clinics:
66/100
Transparent Meds:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Care Clinics:
73/100
Transparent Meds:
79/100
Contract Flexibility
Care Clinics:
47/100
Transparent Meds:
41/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.