Male Excel
Provider comparison
Men who want GLP-1 weight care alongside testosterone or thyroid treatment from one physician-led team.
- Semaglutide / month
- Not disclosed
- Tirzepatide / month
- Not disclosed
Index 53/100 · Grade C
Male Excel vs CVS MinuteClinic
Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.
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CVS MinuteClinic
Provider comparison
Patients who want a retail-clinic or online weight-loss consultation and a brand-name prescription filled at their pharmacy.
- Semaglutide / month
- Not disclosed
- Tirzepatide / month
- Not disclosed
Index 52/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026
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The comparison in brief
Male Excel has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 53/100 versus 52/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.
Check the difference in state access
- Male Excel
- 39 states
- CVS MinuteClinic
- Coverage not published
The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.
How the comparison is scoredCosts & coverage
Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.
Male Excel
CVS MinuteClinic
- Semaglutide / month
- Male Excel: Not disclosed
- CVS MinuteClinic: Not disclosed
- Tirzepatide / month
- Male Excel: Not disclosed
- CVS MinuteClinic: Not disclosed
- Semaglutide / year (modeled)
- Male Excel: —
- CVS MinuteClinic: —
- Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
- Male Excel: —
- CVS MinuteClinic: —
- State availability
- Male Excel: 39 states
- CVS MinuteClinic: Coverage not published
- Oral / sublingual option listed
- Male Excel: Yes
- CVS MinuteClinic: Yes
- Brand-name access listed
- Male Excel: Not confirmed
- CVS MinuteClinic: Yes
- Provider facts checked
- Male Excel: See full review
- CVS MinuteClinic: October 2026
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Which program fits your priorities?
The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.
Male Excel
Men who want GLP-1 weight care alongside testosterone or thyroid treatment from one physician-led team.
Reasons to consider it
- Semaglutide injections, semaglutide pills and tirzepatide are all part of its program
- The $99 monthly membership covers unlimited provider access, check-ins every 60 days and blood work every six months
- No contract: you can cancel your treatment plan at any time
What to weigh up
- GLP-1 medication is billed on top of the $99 monthly membership, and its price isn't published
- Starting requires a $99 online consultation with an at-home lab kit
- Not available in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire or Rhode Island
CVS MinuteClinic
Patients who want a retail-clinic or online weight-loss consultation and a brand-name prescription filled at their pharmacy.
Reasons to consider it
- Backed by CVS's national retail pharmacy and insurance infrastructure
- Prescribes FDA-approved (non-compounded) GLP-1 products when appropriate
- Widespread physical locations plus some virtual visit options
What to weigh up
- The $29 eligibility consultation does not include laboratory work or the medication
- No compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide offered, where the rest of this comparison set does
- Medication and follow-up visits are separate costs; ask for the price under your insurance or cash-pay arrangement
Explore the six scoring factors
Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.
Male ExcelCVS MinuteClinic
- Normalized Cost/Month
- Male Excel: 45/100
- CVS MinuteClinic: 45/100
- Price Transparency
- Male Excel: 20/100
- CVS MinuteClinic: 54/100
- Nationwide Access
- Male Excel: 66/100
- CVS MinuteClinic: 24/100
- Formulation Options
- Male Excel: 51/100
- CVS MinuteClinic: 69/100
- Clinical Oversight
- Male Excel: 85/100
- CVS MinuteClinic: 77/100
- Contract Flexibility
- Male Excel: 73/100
- CVS MinuteClinic: 61/100
Before you sign up
- Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
- Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
- Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.