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Vea Health vs MDLive

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

Vea Health

Provider comparison

Shoppers comfortable completing a full intake before seeing any price, in exchange for a broader microdosing menu.

Semaglutide / month
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month
Not disclosed
Index 52/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

MDLive

Provider comparison

Patients who already use MDLIVE for primary care; it isn't built for comparing GLP-1 prices.

Semaglutide / month
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month
Not disclosed
Index 50/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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The comparison in brief

Vea Health has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 52/100 versus 50/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

Vea Health
All 50 states
MDLive
GLP-1 access restricted by state and health plan; confirm eligibility

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Vea Health

MDLive

Semaglutide / month
Vea Health: Not disclosed
MDLive: Not disclosed
Tirzepatide / month
Vea Health: Not disclosed
MDLive: Not disclosed
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Vea Health: —
MDLive: —
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Vea Health: —
MDLive: —
State availability
Vea Health: All 50 states
MDLive: GLP-1 access restricted by state and health plan; confirm eligibility
Oral / sublingual option listed
Vea Health: Yes
MDLive: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Vea Health: Not confirmed
MDLive: Yes
Provider facts checked
Vea Health: October 2026
MDLive: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Vea Health

Shoppers comfortable completing a full intake before seeing any price, in exchange for a broader microdosing menu.

Reasons to consider it

  • Verified LegitScript certification with a working checker link (seal ID 48955268)
  • Offers a genuine microdosing tier for both semaglutide and tirzepatide alongside the standard dose
  • Repeats the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer on every page, and states 'Provider approval required. Not all patients qualify' rather than implying automatic approval

What to weigh up

  • Medication prices appear after intake rather than on the public product pages
  • No dispensing pharmacy is named before a prescription is written
  • Medical care is delivered by Dr Telx, PLLC; individual prescribing clinicians are not named on the public plan pages

MDLive

Patients who already use MDLIVE for primary care; it isn't built for comparing GLP-1 prices.

Reasons to consider it

  • Established virtual primary-care service through participating health plans
  • Can prescribe FDA-approved Wegovy and Zepbound when clinically appropriate
  • Medication can be sent to your preferred pharmacy

What to weigh up

  • GLP-1s require a Primary Care Routine Care visit; urgent care and wellness screenings do not qualify
  • Medication-specific cash prices are not published
  • GLP-1 prescribing is unavailable in certain states; confirm current eligibility

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

Vea HealthMDLive
Normalized Cost/Month
Vea Health:
45/100
MDLive:
45/100
Price Transparency
Vea Health:
20/100
MDLive:
54/100
Nationwide Access
Vea Health:
86/100
MDLive:
24/100
Formulation Options
Vea Health:
51/100
MDLive:
53/100
Clinical Oversight
Vea Health:
66/100
MDLive:
85/100
Contract Flexibility
Vea Health:
55/100
MDLive:
55/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.