Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Levity vs Cost Plus Drugs
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 LevityCost Plus Drugs
Cost-first shoppers who want the cheapest transparent-pricing brand-name Ozempic channel.
Visit Cost Plus DrugsThe verdict
Levity and Cost Plus Drugs 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 #177) — Cost-first shoppers who want all-inclusive branded GLP-1 pens with named clinical leadership, for shoppers willing to pay premium cash prices. But Cost Plus Drugs 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 | Cost Plus Drugs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $1,199/mo (brand Ozempic) | $279/mo (brand Ozempic) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $1,299/mo (brand Mounjaro) | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $14,388 | $3,348 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $15,588 | — |
| Coverage | 36 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Rank here | #172 | #177 |
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.
Cost Plus Drugs
64/100Where the value is
- Transparent pricing: wholesale cost + 15% markup + $5 pharmacy fee, the same for everyone
- Around $279/mo for branded Ozempic — well below typical retail list prices
- Mark Cuban's PBM-disrupting pharmacy, praised by Forbes Health, Wired, and KFF Health News
The tradeoffs
- Fulfillment only — no telehealth intake; you need a prescription from an outside clinician
- Ozempic is FDA-indicated for type 2 diabetes, not weight management — weight-loss use is off-label
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.