Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Ondra Health vs California Trim Clinic
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.
Ondra Health
Value shoppers who want one of the lowest disclosed prices on both molecules without giving up nationwide access or pharmacy verification.
Visit Ondra HealthCalifornia Trim Clinic
Cost-first shoppers who want women in perimenopause seeking compounded GLP-1 microdosing via 100% virtual telehealth.
Visit California Trim ClinicThe verdict
Ondra Health takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 90 to 37. A rare combination — near-rock-bottom pricing on both molecules, all-50 access, brand-name availability, and a LegitScript-verified pharmacy behind it. California Trim Clinic still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want women in perimenopause seeking compounded GLP-1 microdosing via 100% virtual telehealth.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the board). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Ondra Health.
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 | Ondra Health | California Trim Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 90/100 | 37/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $93/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $166/mo | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,116 | — |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,992 | — |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank on the board | #2 | #492 |
Ondra Health
90/100Where the value is
- Among the lowest disclosed prices on the board — $93 semaglutide and $166 tirzepatide
- Available in all 50 states with both molecules published for clean cost modeling
- LegitScript-certified, and offers FDA-approved brand-name access alongside compounded
The tradeoffs
- A newer, lower-profile operator without CoreAge's long flat-price track record
- No oral/sublingual route
California Trim Clinic
37/100Where the value is
- Women's microdosing program specifically designed for perimenopause/menopause weight management
- 100% virtual nationwide telehealth; medications shipped discreetly to patients' homes
- 503A state-licensed compounding pharmacies with patient-specific prescription preparation
The tradeoffs
- Ongoing medication pricing not publicly disclosed — revealed only after $199 intake and provider approval
- No LegitScript certification or any other third-party accreditation visible 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.