Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Independent Wellness vs JumpstartMD
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.
Independent Wellness
Shoppers who want included lab testing from a single named FNP-C, PENDING re-verification of price and state count.
Visit Independent WellnessJumpstartMD
Cost-first shoppers who want california residents who want an established in-person clinic option with telehealth backup, prescribing brand-name (not compounded) GLP-1s.
Visit JumpstartMDThe verdict
Independent Wellness and JumpstartMD tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 68/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Independent Wellness (ranked #117, a hair above #118) — Shoppers who want included lab testing from a single named FNP-C, PENDING re-verification of price and state count. But JumpstartMD is a genuine coin-flip alternative here.
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 Independent Wellness.
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 | Independent Wellness | JumpstartMD |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $249/mo (compounded) | $107/mo (starting dose, brand-name) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $379/mo (compounded) | $173/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, brand-name) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,988 | $1,284 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $4,548 | $2,076 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 1 state |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #117 | #118 |
Independent Wellness
68/100Where the value is
- Named provider (Bonnie Lea Davis, FNP-C) rather than an anonymous clinician pool
- Lab testing (Quest Labs) stated as included at no extra cost, per indexed content
- Oral sublingual option available in addition to injectables
The tradeoffs
- Site returned 403 Forbidden to every direct access attempt today — nothing here was independently confirmed live, only reconstructed from search snippets
- Search-indexed state coverage (~20 states) conflicts with the current dataset's 'All 50 states' claim — this needs resolving before either number is trusted
JumpstartMD
68/100Where the value is
- Long-established, well-known clinic chain with real physical locations, not just a telehealth storefront
- Prescribes FDA-approved BRANDED medications rather than compounded versions
- LegitScript seal confirmed in footer
The tradeoffs
- Geographically limited -- essentially California/Bay-Area only for in-person care
- Combined membership + medication pricing structure makes true cost comparison harder
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.