Head-to-head for women
Curex vs Effecty
Curex and Effecty both offer GLP-1 telehealth to women, but they make different trade-offs on PCOS and hormonal suitability, clinical oversight, price and access. Here they are side-by-side on the Luna Fit Score — our women's-health rubric.
Curex
Ranked #12 for women · Grade B
Luna Fit
Best for: Women who want the freedom to choose or switch molecules at one flat price, with an oral option and accreditation.
Visit CurexEffecty
Higher scoreRanked #6 for women · Grade B+
Luna Fit
Best for: Women who want the flexibility of both compounded and FDA-approved brand medication from a LegitScript-accredited, nationwide provider.
Visit EffectyThe verdict for women
Effecty edges out Curex on the Luna Fit Score, 87 to 86 (B+ vs B). Women who want the flexibility of both compounded and FDA-approved brand medication from a LegitScript-accredited, nationwide provider.
Curex is still a genuine option — identical pricing on both molecules plus an oral option from an accredited platform — appealing if you want to switch between semaglutide and tirzepatide without a price penalty. Weigh the six women's-health factors below against your own priorities.
Side-by-side on the six factors
Both providers scored on the same women's-health rubric — the higher side on each factor is marked. See the methodology.
Price, access & features
| Detail | Curex | Effecty |
|---|---|---|
| Luna Fit Score | 86/100 · B | 87/100 · B+ |
| Overall rank | #12 | #6 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo | $160/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $199/mo | $240/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Luna Fit
Curex
Ranked #12 · Grade B
What we like
- Same price for semaglutide and tirzepatide — no penalty for choosing the molecule that suits insulin-resistant PCOS
- Offers an oral/sublingual form
- LegitScript-accredited and nationwide
The caveats
- Mid-market pricing rather than budget
- No FDA-approved brand access; general program
Luna Fit
Effecty
Ranked #6 · Grade B+
What we like
- FDA-approved brand access plus compounded, both molecules
- LegitScript-accredited — a meaningful oversight signal when hormones are involved
- Nationwide across all 50 states
The caveats
- No oral/sublingual form
- Not a hormone-specialty program; PCOS framing is general
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Luna Fit Score. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Luna Fit Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.
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