Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Potere Health MD vs TeleCareSpot
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 MDTeleCareSpot
Shoppers comparing headline monthly rates who are willing to call/email for the real dose-tier breakdown.
Visit TeleCareSpotThe verdict
Potere Health MD and TeleCareSpot tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 59/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Potere Health MD (ranked #276, a hair above #277) — Cost-first shoppers who want low-cost, physician-led GLP-1 weight loss without a subscription. But TeleCareSpot 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 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 | TeleCareSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 59/100 | 59/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $80/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $299/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $135/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $399/mo (compounded oral) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $960 | $3,588 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,620 | $4,788 |
| Coverage | 1 state | 48 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #276 | #277 |
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
TeleCareSpot
59/100Where the value is
- LegitScript verification badge displayed on-site
- Offers both injectable and oral tirzepatide options
- Serves nearly all US states (only AK, MS, NJ excluded)
The tradeoffs
- 'From' pricing with no dose-tier breakdown -- real cost at your prescribed dose is unclear upfront
- No medical director named anywhere 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.