Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Livea vs TOM Weight Loss
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.
Livea
Cost-first shoppers who want mN/WI residents wanting in-person clinic access, or telehealth patients in MN, WI, IA, or FL.
Visit LiveaTOM Weight Loss
Cost-first shoppers who want texas or Utah residents who want the doctor visit and medication in one bundled monthly price.
Visit TOM Weight LossThe verdict
Livea and TOM Weight Loss tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 62/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Livea (ranked #208, a hair above #215) — Cost-first shoppers who want mN/WI residents wanting in-person clinic access, or telehealth patients in MN, WI, IA, or FL. But TOM Weight Loss 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 Livea.
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 | Livea | TOM Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 62/100 | 62/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $99/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $199/mo (all doses, bundle, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $249/mo (all doses, bundle, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,188 | $2,388 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $2,988 |
| Coverage | 4 states | 2 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #208 | #215 |
Livea
62/100Where the value is
- Hybrid model offers real in-person clinic locations (8 across MN & WI), not telehealth-only
- Low headline starting price for semaglutide ($99/mo)
- Broader wellness service menu (nutrition, hormone therapy, NAD+) beyond just GLP-1s
The tradeoffs
- Tirzepatide explicitly flagged 'when available,' implying inconsistent supply
- No named medical director or specific compounding pharmacy partner
TOM Weight Loss
62/100Where the value is
- Named, credentialed prescriber (Dr. Tran Le, MD, DABOM, NPI 1194212258) rather than an anonymous provider pool
- Flat pricing regardless of dose within a plan — no upcharge as you titrate up to 2.4mg or 15mg/week
- A genuine Medicare-eligible copay path ($50/month) is published, unusual among compounded-GLP-1 telehealth sites
The tradeoffs
- Only available in Texas and Utah — not a national provider despite the polished, generic-looking site
- The site lists a separate 'à la carte' $100/mo price that is medication-only with the doctor visit billed apart — a naive read could mistake this for a $100 all-in equivalent to the $199 Basic plan
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.