Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Potere Health MD vs MaxLife
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.
Potere Health MD
Cost-first shoppers who want low-cost, physician-led GLP-1 weight loss without a subscription.
Visit Potere Health MDMaxLife
Cost-first shoppers who want new patients specifically chasing the current limited-time promo, not for shoppers wanting stable published pricing.
Visit MaxLifeThe verdict
Potere Health MD takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 59 to 58. Potere Health MD is a Utah-based, physician-led weight loss clinic offering semaglutide and tirzepatide in both FDA-approved and compounded forms via telehealth and in-person visits. MaxLife still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want new patients specifically chasing the current limited-time promo, not for shoppers wanting stable published pricing.
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 Potere Health 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 | Potere Health MD | MaxLife |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 59/100 | 58/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $80/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $169/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $135/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $169/mo (compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $960 | $2,028 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,620 | $2,028 |
| Coverage | 1 state | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #276 | #280 |
Potere Health MD
59/100Where the value is
- Low starting pricing (about $80-$135/month) with no subscription lock-in
- Physician-led by a named MD, not automated messaging
- Third-party COA and LegitScript-certified pharmacy
The tradeoffs
- Available in Utah only — a St George clinic offering telehealth within the state, not a national service
- The per-vial price is fixed, so the monthly cost rises steeply with the dose: the provider's own table runs about $20/mo at 0.25 mg, $80/mo at 1.0 mg and about $199/mo at 2.5 mg
MaxLife
58/100Where the value is
- Low advertised entry price ($169) plus a free first week for new clients
- Clear phone and email contact information for direct follow-up
- Simple, straightforward homepage messaging
The tradeoffs
- Headline price is explicitly a rotating seasonal promo ('March special'), not a stable rate
- No ongoing/renewal price disclosed anywhere after the promo period
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to MaxLife Technologies Inc. dba Maxlife in February 2026. We still list and link to MaxLife; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
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