Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Nova MD vs YourHealthRx
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.
Nova MD
Shoppers who want an explicit tirzepatide dose-titration schedule alongside tiered pricing.
Visit Nova MDYourHealthRx
Cost-first shoppers who want science-forward GLP-1 and peptide care, flat-rate dosing, built-in follow-up.
Visit YourHealthRxThe verdict
Nova MD and YourHealthRx tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 60/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Nova MD (ranked #254, a hair above #260) — Shoppers who want an explicit tirzepatide dose-titration schedule alongside tiered pricing. But YourHealthRx 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 Nova MD.
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 | Nova MD | YourHealthRx |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 60/100 | 60/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $175/mo (compounded) | $170/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $199/mo (compounded) | $210/mo (compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,100 | $2,040 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $2,520 |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #254 | #260 |
Nova MD
60/100Where the value is
- Full 1/3/6/12-month tirzepatide pricing ladder disclosed, down to $149/mo on the annual plan
- Explicit monthly dose-titration schedule published for tirzepatide (2.5mg to 15mg over 6 months) — more clinical detail than most competitors in this set show
- LegitScript verification badge present with a working link to legitscript.com
The tradeoffs
- No compounding pharmacy is named — only 'Licensed U.S. Pharmacy'
- No state-coverage list is published anywhere on the public site (checked homepage, medical-disclaimers, and refund-policy pages)
YourHealthRx
60/100Where the value is
- Available in all 50 states and DC through a multi-state (IMLC) licensed clinician network
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in two formats - weekly injectable (with B12) or daily oral dissolving tablet
- Flat subscription price that doesn't change as your dose increases (no titration penalty)
The tradeoffs
- Eligibility and prescribing run through partner clinical workflows - YourHealthRx is the platform, not the prescriber or pharmacy
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved - not brand Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
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.