Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Tyde Wellness vs Vital Edge
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.
Tyde Wellness
Shoppers who want a named, LegitScript-certified five-pharmacy compounded-GLP-1 network with no long-term commitment.
Visit Tyde WellnessVital Edge
Shoppers who want compounded, oral and brand-name GLP-1 options from one practice, with prices listed up front.
Visit Vital EdgeThe verdict
Tyde Wellness and Vital Edge tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 66/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. Tyde Wellness: Shoppers who want a named, LegitScript-certified five-pharmacy compounded-GLP-1 network with no long-term commitment. Vital Edge: Shoppers who want compounded, oral and brand-name GLP-1 options from one practice, with prices listed up front.
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 Tyde Wellness.
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 | Tyde Wellness | Vital Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 66/100 | 66/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $149/moMicrodose tier, starting dose, compounded | $350/moCompounded injection, flat monthly fee at every dose; oral capsules $199/mo |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $249/moMicrodose tier, starting dose, compounded | $450/moCompounded injection, flat monthly fee at every dose; oral capsules $269/mo |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,788 | $4,200 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,988 | $5,400 |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not published |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #190 | #193 |
Tyde Wellness
66/100Where the value is
- All 50 states served, per the site's own full state list
- Five named 503A pharmacy partners with cities — unusually specific for this market
- LegitScript certified, with a verification badge displayed
The tradeoffs
- No per-dose price ladder: $149/$249 are 'starting at' figures, so ask what a higher dose costs before you commit
- No visit or membership fee is disclosed either way — it's unclear whether $149/$249 is genuinely all-in or medication-only
Vital Edge
66/100Where the value is
- Every program price is listed on the homepage, and each includes the consultation, medication and shipping
- Flat monthly fee with no upcharge as your dose rises
- Unusually wide menu: compounded injections, compounded oral semaglutide ($199) and tirzepatide ($269) capsules, and brand Ozempic ($705), Mounjaro ($835), Wegovy ($990) and Rybelsus ($645)
The tradeoffs
- Its Terms of Service and HIPAA Notice links lead to a page-not-found screen, and no cancellation or refund terms are published
- If you aren't prescribed medication, you're charged an $80 telehealth consult fee
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.