Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Invigor Medical vs Klinic
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 MedicalKlinic
Cost-first shoppers who want brand-name Wegovy & Zepbound through insurance (Medicare/Medicaid OK) or self-pay, all 50 states.
Visit KlinicThe verdict
Invigor Medical takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 88 to 50. Solid mid-market cost on both molecules from an established operator — good value if you also want a broader metabolic and hormone catalog. Klinic still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want brand-name Wegovy & Zepbound through insurance (Medicare/Medicaid OK) or self-pay, all 50 states.
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 | Klinic |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 88/100 | 50/100 |
| 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 | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank on the board | #8 | #375 |
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
Klinic
50/100Where the value is
- LegitScript certified, licensed in all 50 states, DEA registered, HIPAA/SOC 2 Type II compliant
- Broad insurance acceptance including Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, and Humana
- Klinic handles all prior authorization—patient never manages PA paperwork
The tradeoffs
- Brand-name meds are costly self-pay: Wegovy ~$499/month, Zepbound ~$299/month (med cost alone; consult extra)
- No compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide option for patients seeking lower-cost alternatives
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.