Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Found vs Transparent Meds
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
Cost-first shoppers who also want behavior-change coaching bundled with the medication.
Visit FoundTransparent Meds
People who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide injections.
Visit Transparent MedsThe verdict
Found takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 88 to 58. The cheapest identical price on both molecules nationwide — unbeatable raw cost-per-month, capped only by a coaching subscription you can't fully unbundle. Transparent Meds still earns a C — People who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide injections.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the board). 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 | Transparent Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 88/100 | 58/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $129/mo | $229/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $129/mo | $349/mo (compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,548 | $2,748 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,548 | $4,188 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank on the board | #7 | #266 |
Found
88/100Where the value is
- Lowest cost-per-month on the board — identical $129 on both molecules
- Nationwide
- Strong behavior-change program adds value
The tradeoffs
- Coaching subscription can't be unbundled, which reduces contract flexibility
- Compounded only
Transparent Meds
58/100Where the value is
- Transparent, upfront monthly pricing — intro $149/mo for compounded semaglutide and $249/mo for tirzepatide (regular $229 / $349)
- Clean, modern telehealth experience with a quick eligibility quiz and clinician review before any prescription
- HIPAA-compliant and displays a LegitScript-style verification seal
The tradeoffs
- Headline prices are intro first-month fees — the regular monthly cost is higher ($229 semaglutide, $349 tirzepatide)
- Connector model that pairs you with licensed providers; it doesn't name its compounding pharmacy
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.