Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
JumpstartMD vs RxPros
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 JumpstartMDRxPros
Shoppers who want the lowest ongoing per-month compounded rate and don't mind a higher-priced first order.
Visit RxProsThe verdict
JumpstartMD and RxPros 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 #120) — 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 RxPros 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 | RxPros |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $107/mo (starting dose, brand-name) | $100/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $173/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, brand-name) | $145/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,284 | $1,200 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,076 | $1,740 |
| Coverage | 1 state | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #118 | #120 |
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
RxPros
68/100Where the value is
- Flat recurring price of $99.97/mo (sema) and $144.97/mo (tirz) — no per-mg price increase as you titrate up doses
- No membership fee and no mandatory commitment despite an annual-prepay discount option — 'Cancel Subscription Anytime' stated directly
- Ships a 3-month supply per order rather than monthly reshipments
The tradeoffs
- The advertised $99.97/mo (sema) and $144.97/mo (tirz) rates are NOT what a first-time buyer pays — the actual first order is $149 and $249 respectively, 49-72% higher than the headline
- Specific pharmacy partner is not named — a proprietary system routes among unnamed 503A pharmacies and 'cannot guarantee' which one fills any given order
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.