Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
JumpstartMD vs Wholesome Clinic
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 JumpstartMDWholesome Clinic
Patients in TX/CO/NM/OK/LA/AR/OR who want GLP-1 weight loss bundled with psychiatric/whole-person care from one provider, and who value transparent dose-tiered pricing.
Visit Wholesome ClinicThe verdict
JumpstartMD and Wholesome Clinic 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 #123) — 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 Wholesome Clinic 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 | Wholesome Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $107/mo (starting dose, brand-name) | $149/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $173/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, brand-name) | $349/mo (5.0 mg dose, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,284 | $1,788 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,076 | $4,188 |
| Coverage | 1 state | 7 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #118 | #123 |
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
Wholesome Clinic
68/100Where the value is
- Real, named, dual-certified prescriber (Stephanie Ukoha, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC)
- Transparent dose-tiered pricing for both injectable and oral GLP-1 options, with no evident promo bait-and-switch
- Oral ODT alternatives offer a notably cheaper entry point ($109/mo semaglutide, $249/mo tirzepatide)
The tradeoffs
- Weight loss is a secondary service line to the clinic's core psychiatry focus, not its specialty
- Only licensed in seven states -- far narrower than most national GLP-1 telehealth competitors
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.