Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Found vs Vita Bella
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 FoundVita Bella
Cost-first shoppers who want adults wanting compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide inside a broader hormone and wellness membership.
Visit Vita BellaThe verdict
Found takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 88 to 51. The cheapest identical price on both molecules nationwide — unbeatable raw cost-per-month, capped only by a coaching subscription you can't fully unbundle. Vita Bella still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want adults wanting compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide inside a broader hormone and wellness membership.
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 | Vita Bella |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 88/100 | 51/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $129/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $129/mo | $159/mo (2.5 mg dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,548 | — |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,548 | $1,908 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 46 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank on the board | #7 | #365 |
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
Vita Bella
51/100Where the value is
- Offers both compounded semaglutide (from $109/mo) and tirzepatide (from $159/mo) at member pricing, with supplies and a B-6 add-in included
- Genuine LegitScript-certified website (seal #4395819) and a clearly disclosed legal entity, Vita Bella Health, LLC (Nevada)
- Broad access: care published for 46 states plus Washington, D.C., and HSA cards are accepted
The tradeoffs
- Advertised $109-$159 medication prices require a separate $129/mo membership plus a one-time $99 consult, pushing true cost to ~$238-288/mo
- Three-month minimum commitment before it renews month-to-month; no refunds on medications and all sales are final
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.