Desk Score
Elara MD
Elara MD is a weight-loss and wellness telehealth platform offering weekly injectable GLP-1 therapy alongside a peptide menu (NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione).
- Semaglutide
- $249/mo (0.2 mg dose, compounded)
- Tirzepatide
- $349/mo (2.0 mg dose, compounded)
- Coverage
- Coverage not published
- Brand-name
- Compounded only
Weigh Elara MD against the full ranked field on the best semaglutide providers board, or line it up against its closest alternatives. Or go one-on-one: Elara MD vs CoreAge Rx. Because Elara MD dispenses compounded medication, it’s worth understanding whether compounded GLP-1 is legit and safe.
Desk Score breakdown
Each of the six scored dimensions. See the methodology.
What the Desk likes
- Dose-banded monthly pricing published on-site ($249–$649/mo across tiers)
- Both a semaglutide-range and a tirzepatide-range (GLP-1/GIP) option, plus microdosing
- Medication included in the monthly price with free fast shipping when prescribed
- Broad reach claimed (over 40 states)
Where points come off
- Molecules not named on-site (only 'Personalized GLP-1') — compounded status is inferred
- No FDA compounded-medication disclaimer published
- No named compounding pharmacy partner — prescriptions are patient-directed
- LegitScript certification, medical director, and full state list not disclosed
- Pricier than several compounded competitors
The Desk's briefing — C
Best for: Readers who want semaglutide-range and tirzepatide-range GLP-1 plus wellness peptides.
Elara MD ranks #303 of 498 providers scored — see #1, CoreAge Rx on the board.
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Pricing and verification reflect Elara MD's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on Elara MD's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.