Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
T2D.com vs Male Excel
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.
T2D.com
Shoppers who already have a semaglutide prescription from an outside provider and just want a cheap fill-and-ship pharmacy.
Visit T2D.comMale Excel
Men who want GLP-1 weight care alongside testosterone or thyroid treatment from one physician-led team.
Visit Male ExcelThe verdict
T2D.com and Male Excel tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 53/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. T2D.com: Shoppers who already have a semaglutide prescription from an outside provider and just want a cheap fill-and-ship pharmacy. Male Excel: Men who want GLP-1 weight care alongside testosterone or thyroid treatment from one physician-led team.
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 T2D.com.
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 | T2D.com | Male Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $99/mo0.25 mg dose, compounded | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide / mo | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,188 | — |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | — | — |
| Coverage | 1 state | 39 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #437 | #439 |
T2D.com
53/100Where the value is
- $170/mo all-inclusive full-service price (prescriber + medication) is meaningfully below many compounded-GLP-1 competitors
- $99/mo BYOP option is a genuine discount for patients who already hold a valid outside prescription
- No-contract, cancel-anytime billing stated explicitly on the pricing page
The tradeoffs
- No published tirzepatide price anywhere on the site despite tirzepatide being advertised — pricing parity with semaglutide is assumed, not confirmed
- State availability isn't published, so you can't check eligibility before signing up
Male Excel
53/100Where the value is
- Semaglutide injections, semaglutide pills and tirzepatide are all part of its program
- The $99 monthly membership covers unlimited provider access, check-ins every 60 days and blood work every six months
- No contract: you can cancel your treatment plan at any time
The tradeoffs
- GLP-1 medication is billed on top of the $99 monthly membership, and its price isn't published
- Starting requires a $99 online consultation with an at-home lab kit
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.