Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
ShedRx (Shed) vs Invigor Medical
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.
ShedRx (Shed)
People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option, and who will commit to twelve months to reach the lowest price.
Visit ShedRx (Shed)Invigor Medical
Value shoppers who want competitive pricing on both molecules plus a wider wellness/hormone program on one account.
Visit Invigor MedicalThe verdict
Invigor Medical takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 88 to 87. Solid mid-market cost on both molecules from an established operator — good value if you also want a broader metabolic and hormone catalog. ShedRx (Shed) still earns a B+ — People who want a needle-free route or a brand-name option, and who will commit to twelve months to reach the lowest price.
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 Invigor Medical.
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 | ShedRx (Shed) | Invigor Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 87/100 | 88/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $199/mo ($159 on a 12-month plan) | $225/mo (starting dose) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $299/mo ($239 on a 12-month plan) | $350/mo (starting dose) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,388 | $2,700 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $3,588 | $4,200 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #4 | #8 |
ShedRx (Shed)
87/100Where the value is
- Four routes to a GLP-1 — injection, liquid drops, lozenges and a daily oral pill
- Brand Zepbound and Wegovy available alongside the compounded line
- Available in all 50 states, with health coaching included and a published 120-day weight-loss guarantee
The tradeoffs
- The advertised "as low as" prices ($159 semaglutide, $239 tirzepatide) require a TWELVE-MONTH commitment — month-to-month is $199 and $299
- Compounded medication is not FDA-approved the way brand Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound are
Invigor Medical
88/100Where the value is
- Competitive mid-market 'starting at' pricing on both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Licensed in all 50 states, with a named Medical Director (Dr. Hamilton) and five named partner compounding pharmacies
- Both molecules published up front for easy cost modeling
The tradeoffs
- Both prices are floors — no dose-tier breakdown is published, so the real cost at a typical maintenance dose is unknown until intake
- The site names five partner pharmacies but never discloses which one fills a given order
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.