Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Maves vs AJ Peptide
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.
Maves
Shoppers drawn to aggressive low intro pricing on semaglutide who will confirm the exact charge before checkout.
Visit MavesAJ Peptide
Shoppers who want to know exactly which pharmacy compounds their GLP-1 and which doctor's group prescribes it, and who will confirm the renewal price before paying.
Visit AJ PeptideThe verdict
Maves and AJ Peptide tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 76/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. Maves: Shoppers drawn to aggressive low intro pricing on semaglutide who will confirm the exact charge before checkout. AJ Peptide: Shoppers who want to know exactly which pharmacy compounds their GLP-1 and which doctor's group prescribes it, and who will confirm the renewal price before paying.
Worth knowing either way: CoreAge Rx is one of our partners and leads our leaderboard, where partners are listed first (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Maves.
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 | Maves | AJ Peptide |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $89/moStarting dose, compounded | $195/moCompounded; $95 with a $100-off code, and the page doesn't say the code covers more than one charge |
| Tirzepatide / mo | Not disclosed | $285/moCompounded; $185 with a $100-off code |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,068 | $2,340 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | — | $3,420 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #63 | #66 |
Maves
76/100Where the value is
- LegitScript badge displayed on the site
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- Low advertised semaglutide entry price ($89-99/mo range)
The tradeoffs
- The homepage shows two different numbers for the same starting semaglutide tier ($89/month vs $99 first month), so confirm the ongoing price before you pay
- Tirzepatide is listed as an offering, but no tirzepatide price is published on the site
AJ Peptide
76/100Where the value is
- Names its 503A pharmacy (The Pharmacy Hub in Miami) and its prescribing group (Arora Health & Aesthetics, with the supervising physician's NPI) in its FAQ
- Prices for every product are on the product cards before you start a visit
- Prescription-only: every order requires a licensed provider's evaluation, and the site says it publishes certificates of analysis covering sterility, endotoxin and potency testing
The tradeoffs
- The headline $95 and $185 prices depend on a coupon code, and the site doesn't say whether the discount applies only to the first charge
- Charges already processed are non-refundable, and refunds are offered only for billing errors
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.