Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
NuvaHealth vs Vital Edge
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.
NuvaHealth
Shoppers comfortable finding out the real recurring price only at checkout.
Visit NuvaHealthVital Edge
Shoppers who want compounded, oral and brand-name GLP-1 options from one practice, with prices listed up front.
Visit Vital EdgeThe verdict
NuvaHealth and Vital Edge tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 66/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. NuvaHealth: Shoppers comfortable finding out the real recurring price only at checkout. Vital Edge: Shoppers who want compounded, oral and brand-name GLP-1 options from one practice, with prices listed up front.
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 NuvaHealth.
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 | NuvaHealth | Vital Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 66/100 | 66/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $89/moStarting dose, first-month rate, compounded | $350/moCompounded injection, flat monthly fee at every dose; oral capsules $199/mo |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $139/moStarting dose, first-month rate, compounded | $450/moCompounded injection, flat monthly fee at every dose; oral capsules $269/mo |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,068 | $4,200 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,668 | $5,400 |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #186 | #193 |
NuvaHealth
66/100Where the value is
- LegitScript certified with a working verification badge
- Names four real pharmacy partners (Belmar, Strive, Epiq Scripts, Casa Pharma Rx) rather than one anonymous 'licensed pharmacy'
- All 50 states served per its own FAQ
The tradeoffs
- The headline $89/$139 prices are explicitly first-month-only per NuvaHealth's own FAQ — the real month-two-plus recurring price is not published anywhere and only appears at checkout after intake
- No named prescriber or medical director anywhere on the site
Vital Edge
66/100Where the value is
- Every program price is listed on the homepage, and each includes the consultation, medication and shipping
- Flat monthly fee with no upcharge as your dose rises
- Unusually wide menu: compounded injections, compounded oral semaglutide ($199) and tirzepatide ($269) capsules, and brand Ozempic ($705), Mounjaro ($835), Wegovy ($990) and Rybelsus ($645)
The tradeoffs
- Its Terms of Service and HIPAA Notice links lead to a page-not-found screen, and no cancellation or refund terms are published
- If you aren't prescribed medication, you're charged an $80 telehealth consult fee
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.