Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
Elara MD vs MedLeanRx
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
Elara MD
Cost-first shoppers who want semaglutide-range and tirzepatide-range GLP-1 plus wellness peptides.
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Cost-first shoppers who want texas residents who want a named supervising physician and a brand-medication pathway alongside compounded options.
Visit MedLeanRxThe verdict
Elara MD and MedLeanRx tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 58/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with Elara MD (ranked #285, a hair above #289) — Cost-first shoppers who want semaglutide-range and tirzepatide-range GLP-1 plus wellness peptides. But MedLeanRx is a genuine coin-flip alternative here.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the ranking). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs Elara MD.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | Elara MD | MedLeanRx |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 58/100 | 58/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $249/mo (0.2 mg dose, compounded) | $149/mo (compounded oral) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $349/mo (2.0 mg dose, compounded) | $269/mo (compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,988 | $1,788 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $4,188 | $3,228 |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 1 state |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #285 | #289 |
Elara MD
58/100Where the value is
- 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
The tradeoffs
- Molecules not named on-site (only 'Personalized GLP-1') — compounded status is inferred
- No FDA compounded-medication disclaimer published
MedLeanRx
58/100Where the value is
- Named supervising physician (Dr. Johnson Uzor, MD) publicly disclosed with a dedicated bio page
- Both compounded semaglutide (injectable and oral tablet) and a brand Wegovy/Zepbound/Foundayo pathway offered on one platform
- Flat pricing with no dose-tier escalation disclosed
The tradeoffs
- Texas only — not available in any other state
- Compounding pharmacy is never named anywhere on the site
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.