Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
JumpstartMD vs Revel RX
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.
JumpstartMD
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 JumpstartMDRevel RX
Cost-first shoppers who want flat, dose-independent compounded GLP-1 pricing with no membership fee.
Visit Revel RXThe verdict
JumpstartMD and Revel RX tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 68/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with JumpstartMD (ranked #118, a hair above #119) — 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. But Revel RX 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 JumpstartMD.
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 | JumpstartMD | Revel RX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $107/mo (starting dose, brand-name) | $89/mo (all doses, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $173/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, brand-name) | $155/mo |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,284 | $1,068 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,076 | $1,860 |
| Coverage | 1 state | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #118 | #119 |
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
Revel RX
68/100Where the value is
- Genuinely flat pricing confirmed on-site — $89/mo semaglutide and $155/mo tirzepatide at every dose, not just a 'starting at' floor
- Consultation and 2-day shipping are folded into the quoted price with no separate membership fee
- LegitScript verification seal is live and checkable for revelrx.com
The tradeoffs
- State coverage is genuinely unpublished — the site's own FAQ poses the question 'Where does Revel RX offer service?' and never answers it
- No individual medical director or prescriber is named, only the reviewing group (MD Integrations)
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.