Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Transparent Meds vs Red Mountain Weight Loss
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.
Transparent Meds
Cost-first shoppers who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded GLP-1 injections.
Visit Transparent MedsRed Mountain Weight Loss
People in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma or Florida who want GLP-1 medication inside a coached diet program with monthly provider visits.
Visit Red Mountain Weight LossThe verdict
Transparent Meds and Red Mountain Weight Loss tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 58/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. Transparent Meds: Cost-first shoppers who want transparent, upfront monthly pricing on compounded GLP-1 injections. Red Mountain Weight Loss: People in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma or Florida who want GLP-1 medication inside a coached diet program with monthly provider visits.
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 Transparent Meds.
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 | Transparent Meds | Red Mountain Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 58/100 | 58/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $229/moPromotional rate, compounded | $149/moStarting price for its GLP-1 program; dose not stated, and program and lab fees are extra |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $349/moCompounded | Not disclosed |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,748 | $1,788 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $4,188 | — |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 4 states (AZ, TX, OK, FL) |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #341 | #343 |
Transparent Meds
58/100Where the value is
- Transparent, upfront monthly pricing — intro $149/mo for compounded semaglutide and $249/mo for tirzepatide (regular $229 / $349)
- Clean, modern telehealth experience with a quick eligibility quiz and clinician review before any prescription
- HIPAA-compliant and displays a LegitScript-style verification seal
The tradeoffs
- Headline prices are intro first-month fees — the regular monthly cost is higher ($229 semaglutide, $349 tirzepatide)
- Connector model that pairs you with licensed providers; it doesn't name its compounding pharmacy
Red Mountain Weight Loss
58/100Where the value is
- Care starts with a one-on-one visit with a licensed provider, by video or at one of its Arizona clinics, and includes monthly consultations
- Its founder and chief medical officer is a physician board certified in obesity medicine
- Names its dispensing pharmacy, Nationwide Compounding, which ships medication to your home with free shipping for members
The tradeoffs
- Telemedicine is offered only in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Florida
- The "from $149" GLP-1 price doesn't say which drug or dose it buys; exact pricing is given only on a call or at your visit
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.