Head-to-head comparison
Elara Health and Wellness vs Nova MD
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Elara Health and Wellness is a physician-guided weight-loss platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections across all 50 states plus DC.
$183/mo sema · $267/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: LegitScript certification status not disclosed
Desk Score
Nova MD is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on 1-month and 3-month plans, with an uncommon explicit microdose program for both molecules.
$175/mo sema · $225/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
FDAWarning letter issued to Try Nova in September 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Elara Health and Wellness takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 83/100 (B) against 65/100 (C) for Nova MD. Nova MD still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Elara Health and Wellness
83/100
B
Nova MD
65/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Elara Health and Wellness | Nova MD |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $183/mo$183/mo (compounded) | $175/mo$175/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $267/mo$267/mo (compounded) | $225/mo$225/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not listed on Nova MD's site (checked July 2026) |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Bundled-care GLP-1 with labs and coaching from four named pharmacies. | Lowest 3-month compounded pricing with an explicit microdose program. |
| Desk Score | 83/100B | 65/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Elara Health and WellnessElara Health and Wellness takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 83/100 (B) against 65/100 (C) for Nova MD. Nova MD still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Elara Health and Wellness if…
Bundled-care GLP-1 with labs and coaching from four named pharmacies.
$183/mo sema · $267/mo tirz · All 50 states
Choose Nova MD if…
Lowest 3-month compounded pricing with an explicit microdose program.
$175/mo sema · $225/mo tirz
FDAWarning letter issued to Try Nova in September 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you, and what we write about a provider reads the same either way. Read full breakdowns: Elara Health and Wellness · Nova MD.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.