Head-to-head · Value Score
Precision Telemed vs Calibrate Health
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Precision Telemed lands a Value Score of 89, Calibrate Health a 69. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
Precision Telemed
#10 · Grade A · Great Deal
Est. first month
$149/mo
Save ~89% vs brand-nameCalibrate Health
#255 · Grade C · Watch List
Est. first month
From $199/mo (starting dose, 3-month plan, medication billed separately, brand-name)
The verdict
Precision Telemed takes it on Value Score, 89 to 69 — an est. $149/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Calibrate Health isn't out of it: Shoppers who want year-long coaching wrap around insured branded GLP-1s.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Precision Telemed | Calibrate Health |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 89 (A) | 69 (C) |
| Est. first month | $149/mo | From $199/mo (starting dose, 3-month plan, medication billed separately, brand-name) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~89% | — |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $199/mo (starting dose, 3-month plan, medication billed separately, brand-name) |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo | Not disclosed |
| Both molecules | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Watch |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Precision Telemed
A LegitScript-certified, all-50-state program with an honest $149 / $199 flat price on both molecules.
Why it's a deal
- LegitScript-certified and available in all 50 states
- Flat $149 semaglutide / $199 tirzepatide — no step-up
- Both molecules priced up front
The fine print
- Not the rock-bottom sticker — sub-$100 sema tiers exist
- No brand-name or oral option
Calibrate Health
Calibrate Health is a year-long metabolic-reset program pairing branded GLP-1 medication (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Foundayo) with 1:1 video coaching and dietitian support — a deeper clinical wrap than…
Why it's a deal
- Year-long program with 1:1 video coaching, dietitian support, and behavior-change curriculum — a deeper clinical wrap than transactional telehealth
- $199/month program fee is competitive; medication co-pay can drop to ~$25/month with insurance and a manufacturer savings card
- Branded GLP-1s only (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Foundayo) — no compounded products
- Insurance navigation team works to maximize coverage and reportedly accepts most major commercial plans
- Money-back guarantee tied to a 10% weight-loss outcome over the program year
The fine print
- Medication cost is on top of the $199/month fee; cash-pay patients face full manufacturer pricing
- Insurance navigation only helps if your plan actually covers branded GLP-1s for weight loss — many don't
- Meaningfully more expensive than compounded telehealth if your insurance denies coverage
- Distinct from 'Oxford's Medical Weight Loss (The Calibrate Clinic)' — don't confuse the two
- Initial 3-month commitment required ($597 total, billed as $199/mo) before it renews month-to-month — more lock-in than month-to-month rivals
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Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores Precision Telemed is ranked on the Precision Telemed alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Calibrate Health.
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Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.