EllieMD vs Kina

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

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EllieMD

Provider comparison

Readers comparing compounded injection and oral-drop plans who can pay for at least twelve weeks and will confirm their medication and renewal terms.

Semaglutide / month: $239 per 4 weeksAll doses, $717 for 12 weeks prepaid, compounded
Tirzepatide / month: $299 per 4 weeksAll doses, $897 for 12 weeks prepaid, compounded

Index 71/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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Kina

Provider comparison

Women in perimenopause or menopause who want GLP-1 weight care bundled with HRT and menopause care under one named clinical lead.

Semaglutide / month: $199/moFlex Dose injection, same price at every dose, compounded; first month $169; dissolving tablet $279/mo
Tirzepatide / month: $249/moInjection, same price at every dose, compounded; first month $169; sublingual drops $229/mo

Index 70/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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The comparison in brief

EllieMD has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 71/100 versus 70/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

EllieMD: All 50 states
Kina: Coverage not published

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

EllieMD

Kina

Semaglutide / month: EllieMD: $239 per 4 weeksAll doses, $717 for 12 weeks prepaid, compounded; Kina: $199/moFlex Dose injection, same price at every dose, compounded; first month $169; dissolving tablet $279/mo

Tirzepatide / month: EllieMD: $299 per 4 weeksAll doses, $897 for 12 weeks prepaid, compounded; Kina: $249/moInjection, same price at every dose, compounded; first month $169; sublingual drops $229/mo

Semaglutide / year (modeled): EllieMD: $3,10713 charges; Kina: $2,388

Tirzepatide / year (modeled): EllieMD: $3,88713 charges; Kina: $2,988

State availability: EllieMD: All 50 states; Kina: Coverage not published

Oral / sublingual option listed: EllieMD: Yes; Kina: Yes

Brand-name access listed: EllieMD: Not confirmed; Kina: Not confirmed

Provider facts checked: EllieMD: October 2026; Kina: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

EllieMD

Readers comparing compounded injection and oral-drop plans who can pay for at least twelve weeks and will confirm their medication and renewal terms.

Reasons to consider it

Names CLOVERx as its dispensing pharmacy
Standard weight-management plans have public prices alongside microdose pricing
No separate membership, shipping or consultation fee

What to weigh up

Lowest advertised averages require longer plans paid upfront; standard twelve-week injection plans cost $717 for semaglutide or $897 for tirzepatide
The selector calls forty-eight weeks twelve months; compare the actual weeks of supply
Microdose programs use lower doses and are marketed for longevity rather than standard weight treatment

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check EllieMD pricing Read the full EllieMD review

Kina

Women in perimenopause or menopause who want GLP-1 weight care bundled with HRT and menopause care under one named clinical lead.

Reasons to consider it

Names an actual clinical lead (Dr. Shannon Arora, PharmD) tied to a real affiliated practice with an address
LegitScript badge with a working verification link
Consultation/physician-review fee is bundled into the price rather than charged separately

What to weigh up

The $169 'starting at' price is the first month only; ongoing prices run $199 to $279 a month depending on the form
Not a dedicated GLP-1 company -- weight/GLP-1 is one of six categories on a menopause-focused platform
No named compounding pharmacy partner

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Kina pricing Read the full Kina review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

EllieMDKina

Normalized Cost/Month: EllieMD:
50/100; Kina:
73/100

Price Transparency: EllieMD:
97/100; Kina:
94/100

Nationwide Access: EllieMD:
86/100; Kina:
24/100

Formulation Options: EllieMD:
77/100; Kina:
77/100

Clinical Oversight: EllieMD:
78/100; Kina:
88/100

Contract Flexibility: EllieMD:
25/100; Kina:
61/100

Before you sign up

Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.