Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
TeleSlim Clinic vs Youth & Soul
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 ClinicYouth & Soul
Shoppers who want a named compounding pharmacy and nationwide shipping with both compounded and branded GLP-1 options in one place.
Visit Youth & SoulThe verdict
TeleSlim Clinic and Youth & Soul tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 61/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with TeleSlim Clinic (ranked #237, a hair above #239) — Cost-first shoppers who want illinois-area patients wanting a named physician team and a disclosed (if unclear) membership structure. But Youth & Soul 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 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 | Youth & Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 61/100 | 61/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | Not disclosed | $149/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $99/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) | $149/mo (compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | — | $1,788 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $1,188 | $1,788 |
| Coverage | 6 states | Coverage not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #237 | #239 |
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
Youth & Soul
61/100Where the value is
- Named, verifiable compounding pharmacy partner (Procompounding Pharmacy) plus a named fulfillment partner (The Pharmacy Hub)
- Claims all-50-state shipping
- LegitScript seal displayed
The tradeoffs
- Primary marketing domain (youthandsoul.com) simply redirects to a differently-spelled live site, which could confuse shoppers
- 'From $149/mo' headline price isn't broken out by exact dose, and the referenced 'Level 1-3' tier structure isn't fully published
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.