Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Heally vs GOAL.MD
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.
Heally
Patients who want to pay per order with no recurring membership charge, across a broad GLP-1 menu (compounded or brand).
Visit HeallyGOAL.MD
Shoppers comparing a named physician-led practice, who won't mistake the $149 ad price for the ongoing rate.
Visit GOAL.MDThe verdict
Heally takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 72 to 71. Heally is a per-order (not subscription) telehealth platform for GLP-1 prescriptions, care delivered by HLY Medical Group PA, with semaglutide starting at $149/mo and tirzepatide at $299/mo. GOAL.MD still earns a C — Shoppers comparing a named physician-led practice, who won't mistake the $149 ad price for the ongoing rate.
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 Heally.
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 | Heally | GOAL.MD |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 72/100 | 71/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $149/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) | $199/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $299/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,788 | $2,388 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $3,588 | $3,588 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Rank here | #76 | #81 |
Heally
72/100Where the value is
- No membership or subscription — pay only when you order, with flexible refills
- Broad GLP-1 menu: compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide plus a brand-Wegovy self-pay route
- LegitScript verified; care delivered by a named medical entity, HLY Medical Group PA
The tradeoffs
- No compounding pharmacy is named on either drug's page
- No per-dose price ladder published — only a single 'starting at' figure before consultation
GOAL.MD
71/100Where the value is
- Named Chief Physician (Dr. Michael Mimlitz, MD) rather than an anonymous provider network
- Multiple product tiers (standard, micro-dose, combination 'Synergy') for different budgets and needs
- 3-month bundle discount available on the combination product ($547/mo vs. $597/mo single-month)
The tradeoffs
- The widely advertised '$149' price is a first-month-only discount; the standing rate is $199/mo semaglutide and $299/mo tirzepatide — more than double the headline for tirzepatide
- No named compounding pharmacy — only generic '503A & 503B licensed U.S. pharmacies' language
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.