Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Found vs ShedRx (Shed)
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.
Found
Insured shoppers willing to prepay 12 months upfront to reach the lowest advertised rate, who also want behavior-change coaching bundled in.
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People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option, and who will commit to twelve months to reach the lowest price.
Visit ShedRx (Shed)The verdict
Found takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 88 to 87. A real insurance-billing pathway on both molecules — but the widely-quoted $99/mo headline requires an insurance plan AND a full year prepaid upfront; the true no-commitment rate is $199-289/mo. ShedRx (Shed) still earns a B+ — People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option, and who will commit to twelve months to reach the lowest price.
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 Found.
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 | Found | ShedRx (Shed) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 88/100 | 87/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $199/mo (insurance-linked) | $199/mo ($159 on a 12-month plan) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $199/mo (insurance-linked) | $299/mo ($239 on a 12-month plan) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $2,388 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $3,588 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #2 | #4 |
Found
88/100Where the value is
- Genuine insurance-billing pathway, unlike most cash-only compounded competitors — most members reportedly pay under $30/visit
- Nationwide
- Strong behavior-change program adds value
The tradeoffs
- The advertised '$99/mo' headline requires BOTH an insurance-linked plan AND a 12-month prepay at once — the real month-to-month rate is $199/mo (insured) or $289/mo (cash-pay), 2-3x the headline
- Coaching subscription can't be unbundled, which reduces contract flexibility
ShedRx (Shed)
87/100Where the value is
- Four routes to a GLP-1 — injection, liquid drops, lozenges and a daily oral pill
- Brand Zepbound and Wegovy available alongside the compounded line
- Available in all 50 states, with health coaching included and a published 120-day weight-loss guarantee
The tradeoffs
- The advertised "as low as" prices ($159 semaglutide, $239 tirzepatide) require a TWELVE-MONTH commitment — month-to-month is $199 and $299
- Compounded medication is not FDA-approved the way brand Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound are
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.