Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Medsol RX vs Teleios Health
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.
Medsol RX
Shoppers who will actually commit to a 12-month prepay and want the lowest possible locked-in monthly rate.
Visit Medsol RXTeleios Health
Shoppers comfortable calling or messaging before committing, since public pricing detail is minimal.
Visit Teleios HealthThe verdict
Medsol RX and Teleios Health tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 65/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Medsol RX (ranked #165, a hair above #170) — Shoppers who will actually commit to a 12-month prepay and want the lowest possible locked-in monthly rate. But Teleios Health 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 Medsol RX.
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 | Medsol RX | Teleios Health |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 65/100 | 65/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $199/mo (compounded) | $99/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $259/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $1,188 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $3,108 | — |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #165 | #170 |
Medsol RX
65/100Where the value is
- Every commitment tier bundles a dedicated care coach, custom treatment plan, and medical oversight at no extra charge
- Genuine month-to-month option exists with no long-term lock-in, unlike some peers that require prepay
- HSA/FSA eligible with Klarna financing offered
The tradeoffs
- The eye-catching $129/$199 headline prices require a full 12-month prepay ($1,548-$2,388 charged upfront) — the flexible month-to-month rate is $199/$259, notably higher
- No compounding pharmacy is named — only a generic 'certified U.S. pharmacies' claim
Teleios Health
65/100Where the value is
- Advertises a low $99/mo headline starting price, undercutting most compounded-GLP-1 competitors on paper
- Explicitly brands itself as 'physician-led,' setting an expectation of clinician oversight
- Discloses the standard compounded-medication FDA disclaimer up front rather than burying it
The tradeoffs
- No dose amount, drug, or inclusion breakdown is published for the $99/mo figure
- No visit fee, membership fee, or shipping fee disclosure could be found anywhere on the site
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.