Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
CeliaRx vs Nucore Health
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.
CeliaRx
Cost-first shoppers who want peptide-experienced buyers wanting a la carte purchases rather than a structured monthly weight-loss program.
Visit CeliaRxNucore Health
Shoppers who want a single flat monthly price regardless of dose and don't need tirzepatide.
Visit Nucore HealthThe verdict
CeliaRx and Nucore Health tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 55/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with CeliaRx (ranked #337, a hair above #341) — Cost-first shoppers who want peptide-experienced buyers wanting a la carte purchases rather than a structured monthly weight-loss program. But Nucore Health 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 CeliaRx.
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 | CeliaRx | Nucore Health |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 55/100 | 55/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $299/mo (2 mg dose, compounded oral) | $299/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $699/mo (34 mg dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $3,588 | $3,588 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $8,388 | — |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #337 | #341 |
CeliaRx
55/100Where the value is
- LegitScript seal displayed
- Offers both injectable and oral-dissolving-tablet formats
- Multiple dose tiers available for both drugs
The tradeoffs
- Not primarily positioned as a weight-loss clinic -- broader peptide/longevity focus dilutes clinical weight-loss framing
- No disclosed supply duration per SKU, so real monthly cost can't be confirmed from the site
Nucore Health
55/100Where the value is
- Flat $299/month price for semaglutide regardless of dose tier, easy to budget
- LegitScript certification badge displayed
- Claims nationwide coverage across all 50 states
The tradeoffs
- No tirzepatide pricing found
- Named pharmacy partner (Fullscript) is atypical for compounded injectables, unclear who actually fulfills the semaglutide prescription
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.