Head-to-head · WeighScore
Effecty vs GoodRx
The verdict
Effecty takes it — 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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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Effecty | GoodRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 83.7/100 | 69.6/100 |
| Grade | B | C |
| Scorecard rank | #29 | #125 |
| Semaglutide | $160/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $240/mo | $299/mo (brand Zepbound) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #29 · B
Strengths
- Brand-name access
- LegitScript-verified, all 50 states
- Both molecules
Where it loses points
- Higher pricing ($160/$240)
- Injection-only
- Not a value leader
Graded #125 · C
Strengths
- $149/month self-pay for brand-name Foundayo (orforglipron) — matches the lowest cash price at launch, far below typical retail
- $299/month self-pay for Zepbound KwikPen — well under Lilly's typical cash list price
- Honored at 70,000+ US pharmacies — the largest retail redemption network of any GLP-1 channel we cover
- No membership fee — bring your own prescription and present the discount card at the pharmacy counter
- Brand-name FDA-approved medication, not compounded
Where it loses points
- Requires a valid prescription — GoodRx is a discount card, not a prescriber; you still need a clinician to write the script
- Self-pay only — does not apply toward insurance benefits or deductibles
- Headline price applies to the lowest Foundayo dose; higher doses may cost more
- No compounded GLP-1 options — not the channel for compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide
- Pricing can change as Lilly's manufacturer coupon program evolves
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
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.