Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
RestorLife Med vs Vital Step
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.
RestorLife Med
Shoppers who want GLP-1 care from a named, board-certified physician, with microdosing options.
Visit RestorLife MedVital Step
Shoppers who want a GLP-1 tablet option in any state and are willing to finish the intake to see the real monthly price before paying.
Visit Vital StepThe verdict
RestorLife Med and Vital Step tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 65/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. RestorLife Med: Shoppers who want GLP-1 care from a named, board-certified physician, with microdosing options. Vital Step: Shoppers who want a GLP-1 tablet option in any state and are willing to finish the intake to see the real monthly price before paying.
Worth knowing either way: CoreAge Rx is one of our partners and leads our leaderboard, where partners are listed first (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs RestorLife Med.
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 | RestorLife Med | Vital Step |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 65/100 | 65/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $199/mo6-month plan, compounded | $161/moLowest advertised rate, compounded; the plan behind it and the regular monthly price appear only after the intake |
| Tirzepatide / mo | Not disclosed | $198/moLowest advertised rate, compounded; the regular monthly price appears only after the intake |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $1,932 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | — | $2,376 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #207 | #212 |
RestorLife Med
65/100Where the value is
- Named board-certified physician (Dr. Michael Wasef, MD) licensed in all 50 states
- Full GLP-1 lineup: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, plus gentler microdose entry options
- Generous support — unlimited care-team messaging, monthly check-ins, dosage adjustments, and 1 free blood test per quarter on the GLP-1 protocols
The tradeoffs
- The advertised $299 is a struck-through anchor price, not a starting point: the real month-to-month rate is $299, a first month runs $149 at 50% off, and the $199 rate needs six months
- The page states its pricing is 'introductory and subject to change', so none of these figures is committed to
Vital Step
65/100Where the value is
- Semaglutide and tirzepatide both come as weekly injections or daily dissolving tablets
- Publishes a list of all 50 states it ships to
- Free expedited delivery and round-the-clock support, with side-effect questions and dose adjustments included
The tradeoffs
- Only "as low as" figures are published; the plan length behind $161 and $198 and the regular month-to-month price are shown only after the intake
- No refunds at all: the refund policy says all fees and charges are non-refundable, in whole or in part
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.