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Live Vital vs EllieMD

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

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Live Vital

Provider comparison

Patients who want a named physician and are comfortable purchasing a ten-week starter protocol.

Semaglutide / month
$299For a 10-week starter protocol (compounded; ongoing price not published)
Tirzepatide / month
$549For a 10-week starter protocol (compounded; ongoing price not published)
Index 71/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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The comparison in brief

Both score 71/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

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.

Live Vital

EllieMD

Semaglutide / month
Live Vital: $299For a 10-week starter protocol (compounded; ongoing price not published)
EllieMD: $239 per 4 weeksAll doses, $717 for 12 weeks prepaid, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
Live Vital: $549For a 10-week starter protocol (compounded; ongoing price not published)
EllieMD: $299 per 4 weeksAll doses, $897 for 12 weeks prepaid, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Live Vital: —
EllieMD: $3,10713 charges
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Live Vital: —
EllieMD: $3,88713 charges
State availability
Live Vital: All 50 states
EllieMD: All 50 states
Oral / sublingual option listed
Live Vital: Not listed
EllieMD: Yes
Brand-name access listed
Live Vital: Not confirmed
EllieMD: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Live Vital: October 2026
EllieMD: October 2026

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Which program fits your priorities?

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

Live Vital

Patients who want a named physician and are comfortable purchasing a ten-week starter protocol.

Reasons to consider it

  • Dr. Patrick Taylor is named with training and practice information
  • Current page enumerates all 50 treatment states
  • Full ten-week starter charges are public

What to weigh up

  • The advertised $99 and $183 monthly figures divide ten weeks by three, understating the calendar-month equivalent
  • Later protocol prices are not published
  • No dispensing pharmacy is named

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

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.

Live VitalEllieMD
Normalized Cost/Month
Live Vital:
45/100
EllieMD:
50/100
Price Transparency
Live Vital:
78/100
EllieMD:
97/100
Nationwide Access
Live Vital:
95/100
EllieMD:
86/100
Formulation Options
Live Vital:
76/100
EllieMD:
77/100
Clinical Oversight
Live Vital:
74/100
EllieMD:
78/100
Contract Flexibility
Live Vital:
62/100
EllieMD:
25/100

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.