Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
The Virtual NP vs Gatlan
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.
The Virtual NP
Patients in its 6 served states who specifically want branded (not compounded) Wegovy/Zepbound with a low, flat provider fee.
Visit The Virtual NPGatlan
Cost-first shoppers who want named clinical leadership (Dr. Robert Lufkin) over transparent per-dose pricing, which the site does not publish.
Visit GatlanThe verdict
The Virtual NP takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 55 to 54. The Virtual NP, led by Sandra Jordan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Gatlan still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want named clinical leadership (Dr. Robert Lufkin) over transparent per-dose pricing, which the site does not publish.
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 The Virtual NP.
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 | The Virtual NP | Gatlan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 55/100 | 54/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide / mo | Not disclosed | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | — | — |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | — | $2,388 |
| Coverage | 7 states | 44 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #350 | #354 |
The Virtual NP
55/100Where the value is
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded medications (Wegovy/Zepbound) rather than compounded versions
- Named clinical founder (Sandra Jordan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C)
- Low, transparent provider fee ($99/visit or $75/month membership)
The tradeoffs
- No all-in monthly cost available -- medication price is separate and varies by pharmacy/insurance
- Narrow 6-state footprint (FL, NY, AZ, NV, NM, KS)
Gatlan
54/100Where the value is
- Named Chief Medical Advisor with verifiable academic credentials — Dr. Robert Lufkin, UCLA/USC
- 44 states are listed by name in the footer, so coverage can be checked without starting sign-up
- A real 'From $199/mo' price point is published without requiring signup, even though it isn't broken out by drug or dose
The tradeoffs
- The '$199/mo' figure is a bare 'starting at' number — no dose, no named drug, and no indication of what happens to price at higher doses
- No LegitScript badge found on any page reached
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