Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Gimme Care vs Effecty
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.
Gimme Care
Budget-conscious shoppers who want both molecules disclosed, nationwide access, and pharmacy verification without a premium.
Visit Gimme CareEffecty
People who want competitive compounded pricing but also the option to step up to brand-name, verified and nationwide.
Visit EffectyThe verdict
Gimme Care takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 87 to 86. Low, fully-disclosed pricing on both molecules nationwide from a LegitScript-verified operator — strong dollar-for-dollar value. Effecty still earns a B — People who want competitive compounded pricing but also the option to step up to brand-name, verified and nationwide.
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 Gimme Care.
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 | Gimme Care | Effecty |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 87/100 | 86/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $130/mo | $160/mo |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $163/mo | $240/mo |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,956 | $2,880 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank on the board | #7 | #10 |
Gimme Care
87/100Where the value is
- Low published prices on both molecules — $130 semaglutide / $163 tirzepatide
- Nationwide all-50 availability with both molecules disclosed
- LegitScript-certified pharmacy behind the program
The tradeoffs
- Compounded only — no brand-name or oral options
- Lower-profile brand with a thinner public track record
Effecty
86/100Where the value is
- Both molecules disclosed at competitive prices with all-50 access
- Offers FDA-approved brand-name access alongside compounded
- LegitScript-certified pharmacy
The tradeoffs
- Per-month cost is mid-market, not budget-tier
- No oral/sublingual option
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.