Head-to-head · WeighScore
Effecty vs GoodRx
By GLP-1 ScorecardUpdated
Score comparison
Effecty has the higher recorded score — 83.7/100 to 69.6/100.
Effecty grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Mid-market pricing offset by brand-name access and LegitScript verification, all 50 states.
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These are recorded editorial marks, not a measure of clinical outcomes. Current prices and terms may differ from those used in the marks. See the methodology.
The numbers
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| Metric | Effecty | GoodRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 83.7/100 | 69.6/100 |
| Grade | B | C |
| Site position | #21 | #132 |
| Semaglutide | $160/mo | Wegovy pill from $149 at 1.5 mg; injection $199 for two qualifying fills then $349. Separate $39/mo care fee if subscribed; dose/offer conditions apply. |
| Tirzepatide | $240/mo | Zepbound KwikPen advertised from $299; dose-specific and 28-day supply/refill conditions apply. Separate $39/mo care fee if subscribed; confirm pharmacy quote. |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Prescription savings at participating U.S. pharmacies; Care Direct weight-loss prescribing excludes Alabama and Louisiana. Confirm the specific treatment and pharmacy. |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Not confirmed | Yes |
Site position #21 · B
Strengths
- Brand-name access
- LegitScript-verified, all 50 states
- Both molecules
What to consider
- Higher pricing ($160/$240)
- Injection-only
- Not a value leader
Site position #132 · C
Strengths
- Free prescription discounts can be used without purchasing the weight-loss care subscription
- Current Care Direct menu names oral Wegovy, injectable Wegovy/HD, Foundayo tablets and Zepbound KwikPen
- Publishes a separate $39 monthly care fee rather than presenting it as the medication price
- Official terms name possible medical groups and dispensing pharmacies; the guide explains pharmacy selection
What to consider
- Medication is extra; dose offers do not establish continuing cost. Foundayo and Zepbound self-pay card savings end December 31, 2026
- The Zepbound page has an inconsistent 10 mg lowest-dose label; confirm device, strength and selected quote
- Support and terms differ on the initial care-charge trigger; renewals are automatic and cancellation requires at least one day’s notice
- Care Direct weight-loss treatment excludes Alabama and Louisiana, and the guide says no insurance prior-authorization submissions
- Actual dispensing branch, lab costs and refill timing still require confirmation; canceling does not guarantee a refund
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Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.