Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
TeleSlim Clinic vs FORM
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.
TeleSlim Clinic
Cost-first shoppers who want illinois-area patients wanting a named physician team and a disclosed (if unclear) membership structure.
Visit TeleSlim ClinicFORM
Shoppers who want compounded GLP-1, a branded option, and adjacent longevity or hair-loss products in one place, and will confirm the branded drug's real cost before enrolling.
Visit FORMThe verdict
TeleSlim Clinic takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 61 to 60. TeleSlim Clinic is a physician-led (Drs. Kudsi, Alatassi, Rosenfeld) telehealth weight-loss membership based in Illinois with multi-state coverage (TX, CO, MI, PA, AZ) and a named compounding pharmacy (Rush Pharmacy, Oviedo, FL). FORM still earns a C — Shoppers who want compounded GLP-1, a branded option, and adjacent longevity or hair-loss products in one place, and will confirm the branded drug's real cost before enrolling.
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 TeleSlim Clinic.
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 | TeleSlim Clinic | FORM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 61/100 | 60/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | Not disclosed | $299/mo (compounded, no dose tiers shown) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $99/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | — | $3,588 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,188 | — |
| Coverage | 6 states | 48 states + Washington, D.C. — excludes Alaska and Mississippi |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #237 | #242 |
TeleSlim Clinic
61/100Where the value is
- Three named, credentialed physicians listed
- Named compounding pharmacy (Rush Pharmacy, Oviedo, FL)
- Multi-month prepay discount is disclosed transparently, not hidden
The tradeoffs
- Site never explicitly names 'semaglutide' or 'tirzepatide' -- only generic 'GLP-1 and GIP medications'
- Unclear whether medication cost is bundled into the membership fee or billed separately
FORM
60/100Where the value is
- Both compounded AND branded (Wegovy/Zepbound) pathways on one account, plus NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione and a hair-loss line
- LegitScript and HIPAA-compliance badges both displayed
- Specific, named state exclusions (Alaska, Mississippi) rather than a vague coverage claim
The tradeoffs
- The advertised '$95/mo' Wegovy price is a MEMBERSHIP FEE ONLY — the drug itself is billed separately and its cost is not disclosed anywhere on the site
- No tirzepatide, Zepbound, NAD+, sermorelin, or hair-loss pricing published anywhere reachable
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.