Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Vaylen vs Pepti
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.
Vaylen
Shoppers who want a GLP-1-only clinic with oral and injectable options in all 50 states.
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Shoppers who want to see the price of every dose step before they start, with no membership fee on top.
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Vaylen and Pepti tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 80/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers, so choose on fit. Vaylen: Shoppers who want a GLP-1-only clinic with oral and injectable options in all 50 states. Pepti: Shoppers who want to see the price of every dose step before they start, with no membership fee on top.
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 Vaylen.
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 | Vaylen | Pepti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $179/moCompounded | $99/mo0.25 mg starting dose, compounded; $109–$199 at higher doses |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $239/moCompounded | $159/mo2.5 mg starting dose, compounded; $179–$319 at higher doses |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,148 | $1,28713 charges |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,868 | $2,06713 charges |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #35 | #38 |
Vaylen
80/100Where the value is
- Pure GLP-1 specialist — not a multi-category telehealth platform
- All 50 states coverage with licensed clinicians
- Both compounded and brand-name options (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound)
The tradeoffs
- Compounded semaglutide at $179/mo is mid-range (not the cheapest)
- Brand-name options at near-retail pricing ($997-$1,086/mo)
Pepti
80/100Where the value is
- Every dose has its own published price: semaglutide runs $99 to $199 and tirzepatide $159 to $319
- No membership fee; the medication price includes physician review, dose adjustments and free shipping
- Names a reviewing physician and a dispensing pharmacy, Olympia Pharmacy
The tradeoffs
- The price rises as your dose goes up, so the $99 starting figure covers only the first step of semaglutide
- It bills every 28 days rather than monthly, which adds up to 13 charges a year
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