Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
PepHaūs vs Alan Meds
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.
PepHaūs
People who want a verified all-50 program with both molecules disclosed and will pay mid-market for the peace of mind.
Visit PepHaūsAlan Meds
Budget-first shoppers who want the lowest sema price plus an oral route nationwide.
Visit Alan MedsThe verdict
PepHaūs takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 85 to 84. Mid-market $152/$246 pricing on both molecules, all-50 and LegitScript-verified — a clean, verified nationwide option that trades rock-bottom cost for a dependable pharmacy. Alan Meds still earns a B — Budget-first shoppers who want the lowest sema price plus an oral route nationwide.
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 PepHaūs.
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 | PepHaūs | Alan Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 85/100 | 84/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $152/mo | $99/mo |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $246/mo | $145/mo |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,824 | $1,188 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,952 | $1,740 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #18 | #19 |
PepHaūs
85/100Where the value is
- Both molecules disclosed at flat prices with nationwide all-50 access
- LegitScript-certified pharmacy behind the program
- Predictable pricing that's straightforward to model for a year
The tradeoffs
- $152/$246 is mid-market — undercut on raw cost by several verified all-50 rivals
- Compounded only — no brand-name or oral option
Alan Meds
84/100Where the value is
- $99 semaglutide and $145 tirzepatide — among the cheapest disclosed in the ranking
- Nationwide all-50 access with an oral/sublingual option
- Both molecules published for straightforward cost modeling
The tradeoffs
- Not LegitScript-certified — oversight harder to verify
- Compounded only — no brand-name access
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Alan Health Technologies Inc. dba Alan in February 2026. We still list and link to Alan Meds; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
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