Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) vs Bon Health
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.
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)
Shoppers inside its 10 served states who want primary care bundled with the prescription and will price the membership in.
Visit Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)Bon Health
Cost-first shoppers who want transparent, no-membership GLP-1 with physician-titrated dosing.
Visit Bon HealthThe verdict
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) and Bon Health tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 65/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) (ranked #156, a hair above #158) — Shoppers inside its 10 served states who want primary care bundled with the prescription and will price the membership in. But Bon Health 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 Primary Clinic (Direct GLP).
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 | Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) | Bon Health |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 65/100 | 65/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $85/mo (0.25-0.75 mg band, membership required, compounded) | $120/mo (12-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $133/mo (1.25-2.5 mg band, membership required, compounded) | $170/mo (12-month plan, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,020 | $1,440 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,596 | $2,040 |
| Coverage | WA, NM, AZ, UT, FL, DC, KS, OK, VA, GA | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #156 | #158 |
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)
65/100Where the value is
- Both molecules are priced, as dose bands, so the cost of titrating up is visible rather than hidden
- The $89 membership buys unlimited primary care, direct text access and same-day appointments, not just a prescription
- Real per-dose pricing rather than one headline rate
The tradeoffs
- The medication price is on top of an $89/mo membership, which the FAQ states does not include the drug — all-in is about $174/mo semaglutide and $222/mo tirzepatide
- Prices are published as dose BANDS, and the cheapest tirzepatide band starts at 1.25 mg, below the 2.5 mg labeled starting dose
Bon Health
65/100Where the value is
- Transparent commitment-tier pricing from $170/mo (annual) for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide; $0 membership fee, cancel anytime
- Physician-led: comprehensive medical review and physician-titrated dosing, not a 2-minute quiz
- 24/7 physician support included free with your order; 1-3 day rapid dispatch
The tradeoffs
- The advertised rates need a full year paid up front; billed monthly, semaglutide is $230 and the annual figure nearly doubles
- The brand-name pages are marketing, not products — every Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro CTA reads 'Coming Soon' and points back to the compounded version
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.