Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Invigor Medical vs Cabana
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.
Invigor Medical
Value shoppers who want competitive pricing on both molecules plus a wider wellness/hormone program on one account.
Visit Invigor MedicalCabana
Cost-first shoppers who want concierge-style compounded GLP-1 care (pricing shown after the online visit).
Visit CabanaThe verdict
Invigor Medical takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 88 to 40. Solid mid-market cost on both molecules from an established operator — good value if you also want a broader metabolic and hormone catalog. Cabana still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want concierge-style compounded GLP-1 care (pricing shown after the online visit).
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 Invigor Medical.
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 | Invigor Medical | Cabana |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 88/100 | 40/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $199/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $339/mo | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | — |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $4,068 | — |
| Coverage | Not disclosed | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank on the board | #8 | #479 |
Invigor Medical
88/100Where the value is
- Competitive mid-market pricing on both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Long-running operator with a broad catalog that can consolidate spend
- Both molecules published up front for easy cost modeling
The tradeoffs
- Does not publish an explicit states-served list, so access is a variable in the model
- Compounded only
Cabana
40/100Where the value is
- Compounded semaglutide (injection + oral tablet) and tirzepatide injection
- Membership includes the prescription, provider care, and free shipping — no insurance needed
- Concierge support model with a dedicated point of contact
The tradeoffs
- Pricing is not disclosed publicly — only shown after the online assessment
- Membership fee is non-refundable once paid
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.