Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
ElleS vs GoodRx
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.
ElleS
Shoppers who want GLP-1 bundled with a broader menu of hormone/hair/longevity telehealth services.
Visit ElleSGoodRx
Cost-first shoppers who want self-pay access to brand-name Zepbound without a compounded product.
Visit GoodRxThe verdict
ElleS and GoodRx tie on the Cost-Efficiency Index at 56/100, so neither wins outright on the numbers. For most shoppers we'd start with ElleS (ranked #322, a hair above #323) — Shoppers who want GLP-1 bundled with a broader menu of hormone/hair/longevity telehealth services. But GoodRx 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 ElleS.
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 | ElleS | GoodRx |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 56/100 | 56/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $179/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $179/mo (compounded) | $299/mo (brand Zepbound, contract term) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $2,148 | — |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,148 | $3,588 |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | No |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Rank here | #322 | #323 |
ElleS
56/100Where the value is
- Advertises dose-independent 'Guaranteed Pricing' as a stated policy
- Multi-specialty platform beyond just weight loss
- Free initial consultation
The tradeoffs
- Real domain is hard to find independently -- neither elles.com nor obvious variants exist
- $179 figure is not broken out by drug, so true semaglutide/tirzepatide cost is unverified
GoodRx
56/100Where the value is
- Real FDA-approved brand medication, not compounded
- 70,000+ pharmacy redemption network under the Lilly self-pay partnership
- No membership fee — bring a prescription and use the card/program at the pharmacy counter
The tradeoffs
- Direct verification of goodrx.com was blocked in this research session (403 on every fetch) — the figure above is corroborated via indexed snippets and GoodRx's own press release, not a page personally read live; a follow-up direct check is advisable
- GoodRx is a discount/self-pay card, not a prescriber — a clinician visit is still required separately
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.