Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Carocare Wellness vs Potere Health MD
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.
Carocare Wellness
Cost-first shoppers who want houston-area patients comfortable with a titrating dose schedule and direct clinic contact rather than a national telehealth app.
Visit Carocare WellnessPotere Health MD
Cost-first shoppers who want low-cost, physician-led GLP-1 weight loss without a subscription.
Visit Potere Health MDThe verdict
Carocare Wellness and Potere Health MD tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 59/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Carocare Wellness (ranked #270, a hair above #276) — Cost-first shoppers who want houston-area patients comfortable with a titrating dose schedule and direct clinic contact rather than a national telehealth app. But Potere Health MD 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 Carocare Wellness.
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 | Carocare Wellness | Potere Health MD |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 59/100 | 59/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $150/mo (0.25 mg dose, compounded) | $80/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) | $135/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,800 | $960 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,400 | $1,620 |
| Coverage | 1 state | 1 state |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #270 | #276 |
Carocare Wellness
59/100Where the value is
- Transparent, itemized month-by-month price ladder rather than a vague 'starting at' teaser
- 3-month bundle pricing available for modest savings
- Offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide
The tradeoffs
- No named medical director or compounding pharmacy disclosed
- No LegitScript certification found on site
Potere Health MD
59/100Where the value is
- Low starting pricing (about $80-$135/month) with no subscription lock-in
- Physician-led by a named MD, not automated messaging
- Third-party COA and LegitScript-certified pharmacy
The tradeoffs
- Available in Utah only — a St George clinic offering telehealth within the state, not a national service
- The per-vial price is fixed, so the monthly cost rises steeply with the dose: the provider's own table runs about $20/mo at 0.25 mg, $80/mo at 1.0 mg and about $199/mo at 2.5 mg
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