Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
The Virtual NP vs Joey Med
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 NPJoey Med
Shoppers who want to pick a molecule-agnostic 'Core / Plus Core' tier and pay per 4, 8, or 12 weeks rather than a recurring monthly subscription.
Visit Joey MedThe 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. Joey Med still earns a C — Shoppers who want to pick a molecule-agnostic 'Core / Plus Core' tier and pay per 4, 8, or 12 weeks rather than a recurring monthly subscription.
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 | Joey Med |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 55/100 | 54/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | Not disclosed | $199/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | Not disclosed | $275/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | — | $2,388 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | — | $3,300 |
| Coverage | 7 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #350 | #356 |
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)
Joey Med
54/100Where the value is
- The site's own embedded pricing data is fully itemized by tier (4/8/12 weeks) for all three products
- Molecule names are disclosed on the category page even though individual product pages use branded tier names
- Legal entity is disclosed via the site's own structured data: MD Telehealth Platform LLC DBA Joey Med
The tradeoffs
- The current roster's prices were stale: $279 was the crossed-out list price for semaglutide (actual: $199), and $399 belonged to the High Dose tirzepatide tier, not the standard $275 entry tier
- Drug names are buried under branded tier names on the product pages themselves
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.