Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
WeightCare vs Gatlan
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.
WeightCare
Cost-first shoppers who want a genuine month-to-month plan covering the full dose range, without a multi-month prepay commitment.
Visit WeightCareGatlan
Cost-first shoppers who want named clinical leadership (Dr. Robert Lufkin) over transparent per-dose pricing, which the site does not publish.
Visit GatlanThe verdict
WeightCare and Gatlan tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 54/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with WeightCare (ranked #352, a hair above #354) — Cost-first shoppers who want a genuine month-to-month plan covering the full dose range, without a multi-month prepay commitment. But Gatlan is a genuine coin-flip alternative here.
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 WeightCare.
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 | WeightCare | Gatlan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 54/100 | 54/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $399/mo (all doses, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $499/mo (all doses, prepay plan, compounded) | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $4,788 | — |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $5,988 | $2,388 |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 44 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #352 | #354 |
WeightCare
54/100Where the value is
- True month-to-month plans exist with no prepay commitment, covering the full published dose range for both drugs
- PCAB-accredited, FDA-registered compounding pharmacies explicitly claimed (industry-recognized quality signal, though the specific pharmacy is not named)
- Cancellation requires only 7-day notice before renewal
The tradeoffs
- The cheapest advertised per-month prices ($215 sema, $275 tirz) require a full 6-month prepay ($1,290 / $1,650 up front) and cap you below the drug's top dose — going higher costs more via a separate High Dose plan
- No LegitScript certification found anywhere on the site
Regulatory note: the FDA issued a warning letter to Weightless Medical LLC dba WeightCare in February 2026. We still list and link to WeightCare; you should know the letter is on the public record before you decide.
Gatlan
54/100Where the value is
- Named Chief Medical Advisor with verifiable academic credentials — Dr. Robert Lufkin, UCLA/USC
- 44 states are listed by name in the footer, so coverage can be checked without starting sign-up
- A real 'From $199/mo' price point is published without requiring signup, even though it isn't broken out by drug or dose
The tradeoffs
- The '$199/mo' figure is a bare 'starting at' number — no dose, no named drug, and no indication of what happens to price at higher doses
- No LegitScript badge found on any page reached
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.