Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Levity vs AlyveRx
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.
Levity
Cost-first shoppers who want all-inclusive branded GLP-1 pens with named clinical leadership, for shoppers willing to pay premium cash prices.
Visit LevityAlyveRx
Shoppers who specifically want a needle-free sublingual GLP-1 option alongside standard injections on the same platform.
Visit AlyveRxThe verdict
Levity and AlyveRx tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 64/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Levity (ranked #172, a hair above #173) — Cost-first shoppers who want all-inclusive branded GLP-1 pens with named clinical leadership, for shoppers willing to pay premium cash prices. But AlyveRx 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 Levity.
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 | Levity | AlyveRx |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $1,199/mo (brand Ozempic) | $183/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $1,299/mo (brand Mounjaro) | $283/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $14,388 | $2,196 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $15,588 | $3,396 |
| Coverage | 36 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Rank here | #172 | #173 |
Levity
64/100Where the value is
- FDA-approved branded medications only (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy), with named clinical leadership (a licensed PharmD and a board-certified MD, both with license/NPI numbers shown)
- All-inclusive pricing covers consultation, prescription, medication and shipping in one recurring charge
- LegitScript-certified with a visible seal number
The tradeoffs
- Premium pricing: $1,199-$1,599/mo standing, among the most expensive options in the category
- Not a 50-state service — California and 14 other states are not on the published list
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Levity Inc. dba Levity in February 2026. We still list and link to Levity; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
AlyveRx
64/100Where the value is
- Offers a genuinely needle-free sublingual delivery option (PermeAct) for both semaglutide and tirzepatide, not just injections
- Also carries brand-name Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro for patients who want an FDA-approved product
- All four price points (injection and drops, both drugs) are published upfront on the homepage before intake
The tradeoffs
- The dataset's previous $249/mo tirzepatide figure is the SUBLINGUAL DROPS price, not the standard injection ($283/mo) — confirm which form a quoted price refers to
- Sublingual PermeAct absorption relies on the company's own proprietary technology claims and is not FDA-reviewed for weight-loss efficacy
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.