What this calculator measures

See how price, COGS, churn, and patient acquisition cost combine into per-patient LTV and the LTV:PAC ratio that decides whether acquisition pays back.

Who it is for

Operators comparing retention and pricing scenarios for a GLP-1 / peptide membership program.

Primary audience: Nurse-led and med-spa operators measuring GLP-1 retention economics

Methodology

LTV = monthly contribution (price − med − provider − labs) × tenure (1 ÷ monthly churn). LTV:PAC = LTV ÷ acquisition cost.

• Monthly contribution is price minus med COGS, provider time, and labs per patient per month.
• A healthy GLP-1 program targets LTV:PAC of 3:1 or higher.
• Defaults are publicly-reported industry estimates (est.) — replace with your numbers.
• Educational estimate only — not tax, legal, billing, or compliance advice. Verify rates and payer rules with your accountant or biller.
• Models business economics only. Does not recommend, prescribe, or evaluate any peptide, dose, or treatment. ClinicWarden does not endorse or assess the legality of any specific peptide, compound, or program. Verify all clinical, pharmacy, and regulatory requirements with your counsel and state board.

Worked example

Defaults loaded: $299/mo, $60 med, 10% churn, $150 PAC. LTV:PAC shows whether your acquisition pays back — target ≥ 3:1.

How to interpret results

If LTV:PAC is below 3:1, improve retention or lower PAC before spending more on acquisition.

Limitations

• Does not assess the legal or regulatory permissibility of any peptide program in your jurisdiction.
• Does not provide dosing, protocol, or clinical guidance.
• Industry figures shown are publicly reported ranges — verify independently; they are not ClinicWarden claims or recommendations.

FAQ

What churn rate should I use?

Publicly-reported GLP-1 churn runs 10–15% typical, 6–9% well-managed (est.). Replace with your own trailing figure — ClinicWarden does not assert your churn.

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