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Alternatives to ElixaMD

ElixaMD scores 67/100 on our Cost-Efficiency Index . Here are other programs to consider, each scored the same way. Partners are listed first.

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ElixaMD at a glance

Semaglutide
$199/moMonth to month, compounded, care and medication included; first month $99
Tirzepatide
Not disclosed
Coverage
Coverage not published
Brand-name GLP-1s
Yes
Oral option
Yes
Pricing verified
October 2026

6 of the 8 programs below list semaglutide for less than ElixaMD's $199 a month.

ElixaMD is a multi-specialty telehealth brand selling compounded semaglutide at $199 a month through the OpenLoop Health / CareGLP physician network, with three named compounding pharmacies and brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound on a separate membership.

Best for: Shoppers who also want skincare/hair-loss/men's-health services bundled with GLP-1 care.

What ElixaMD does well

  • Compounded semaglutide is $199 a month with care and medication included, no contract, and $99 for the first month
  • Brand-name Wegovy (injection or pill) and Zepbound are offered too
  • Three named, specific compounding pharmacy partners (unusually transparent)
  • Backed by an established multi-state physician network (OpenLoop Health)
  • Bundles multiple telehealth verticals beyond just weight loss

Why readers look for an alternative

  • No tirzepatide price is published
  • Brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound cost a $99 membership plus the medication, and the medication price isn't published
  • No single named medical director, just a network reference
  • No explicit states-served list published
  1. Partner
    01A

    CoreAge Rx

    CoreAge Rx charges one flat price at every dose, $99 a month for semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide, with no membership fee.

    Sema
    $99/mo
    Tirz
    $149/mo
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with ElixaMD: $100/mo less for semaglutide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit CoreAge Rx CoreAge Rx vs ElixaMD →
  2. 02C

    Collective

    Partner

    Collective sells compounded semaglutide at $59 and tirzepatide at $69 a month, both genuinely medication prices, on top of a $199 annual membership that is required, auto-renewing and not refundable.

    Sema
    $59/moFor the medication, plus a required $199/year membership billed separately
    Tirz
    $69/moFor the medication, plus the same required $199/year membership
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with ElixaMD: $140/mo less for semaglutide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit Collective Collective vs ElixaMD →
  3. 03C

    MadeMed

    MadeMed has no month-to-month plan: compounded semaglutide is $239 a month billed $717 every three months, tirzepatide $399 billed $1,197, and both drop to $199 and $369 on a six-month plan.

    Sema
    $239/moQuarterly plan, billed $717 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
    Tirz
    $399/moQuarterly plan, billed $1,197 every 3 months, same price at every dose, compounded
    Coverage
    23 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with ElixaMD: $40/mo more for semaglutide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s

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  4. 04C

    WeightWatchers Clinic

    WeightWatchers Clinic (Med+) is the medical arm of WeightWatchers, prescribing brand-name GLP-1s, including the Wegovy pill and pen, with self-pay prices published and a separate monthly membership on top.

    Sema
    $149/moBrand Wegovy pill, starting dose, plus the $74/mo Med+ membership
    Tirz
    Not disclosed
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with ElixaMD: $50/mo less for semaglutide

    Visit WeightWatchers Clinic WeightWatchers Clinic vs ElixaMD →
  5. 05C

    Basal Health

    Basal Health offers physician-supervised compounded tirzepatide with flat dose pricing and four-week billing.

    Sema
    Not disclosed
    Tirz
    $299Every 4 weeks (all doses, compounded; $149 introductory first cycle)
    Coverage
    All 50 states
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with ElixaMD: compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit Basal Health Basal Health vs ElixaMD →
  6. 06C

    CLYR Health

    CLYR Health sells dose-priced compounded injections in one-time supplies, plus brand-name oral Foundayo, with clinical services through MD Integrations.

    Sema
    $169Per 28 days (one-time 0.4 mg weekly vial, compounded)
    Tirz
    $249Per month supply (5 mg weekly; first 2.5 mg month $149, compounded)
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Yes

    Compared with ElixaMD: $30/mo less for semaglutide

    Visit CLYR Health CLYR Health vs ElixaMD →
  7. 07C

    Lumen Meds

    Lumen Meds offers flat monthly prices for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, including medical care and shipping, with a required three-month term.

    Sema
    $114.99/moAll doses, 3-month commitment, compounded
    Tirz
    $191.99/moAll doses, 3-month commitment, compounded
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with ElixaMD: $84.01/mo less for semaglutide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s · no oral option

    Visit Lumen Meds Lumen Meds vs ElixaMD →
  8. 08C

    Tablet Health

    Tablet Health sells compounded semaglutide at $139.99 a month and tirzepatide at $199.99 after a cheaper first month, as weekly injections or daily pills, with lower per-month prices on 3- and 6-month plans.

    Sema
    $139.99/moMonth-to-month after an $89.99 first month; $349.99 for 3 months, compounded
    Tirz
    $199.99/moMonth-to-month after a $129.99 first month; $499.99 for 3 months, compounded
    Coverage
    Multi-state
    Brand
    Compounded

    Compared with ElixaMD: $59.01/mo less for semaglutide · compounded only, no brand-name GLP-1s

    Visit Tablet Health Tablet Health vs ElixaMD →

Assume any provider we list may compensate us — it never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing and coverage reflect public disclosures at last review; confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.

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