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Annual Cost Calculator

Build your year-one budget. Adjust inputs to see how practice model and lab intensity move the total.

Practice Model

Cash-pay is the default. Insurance-billed practitioners are rare but do exist.

Follow-up Visits per Year

Most patients have 3-6 follow-ups in year one.

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Lab Testing Intensity

Year-one totals before any reorders.

Supplement Protocol

The hidden line item. Many patients underestimate this 5x.

Year-One Estimate
$6,410
vs market norm $4,000-$5,000+42%
Intake visit$500
4 follow-ups$1,050
Specialty labs$1,500
Supplements$3,360
Total$6,410
Where the money goes: Supplements are your biggest line item at $3,360. Many practitioners mark up Fullscript orders 20-30% — buy direct or use the patient-direct pricing tier when available.
Disclaimer: Estimates only. Actual costs vary by region, practitioner, and clinical complexity. This tool is not financial or medical advice. Last updated: April 2026.

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