Elara MD Review: Price, Pros & Cons
Elara MD is a weight-loss and wellness telehealth platform offering weekly injectable GLP-1 therapy alongside a peptide menu (NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione).
In this review
Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Treatment requires a clinician's assessment. Understand compounded GLP-1 treatment.
Prices at a glance
- Semaglutide
- $249/mo0.2 mg dose, compounded
- Tirzepatide
- $349/mo2.0 mg dose, compounded
- Coverage
- Coverage not published
- Brand-name
- Not confirmed
Semaglutide · estimated annual cost
$2,988
Tirzepatide · estimated annual cost
$4,188
Who Elara MD may suit
Shoppers who want weekly semaglutide or tirzepatide injections plus wellness peptides like NAD+ and sermorelin from one platform.
Where the value is
- Dose-banded monthly pricing published on its 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
- Broad reach claimed (over 40 states)
- Names its pharmacy, Strive Pharmacy in Gilbert, Arizona, and its prescriber network, Beluga Health
The tradeoffs
- Doesn't name the molecules (only 'Personalized GLP-1'), so ask whether you're getting compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide
- No FDA compounded-medication disclaimer published
- LegitScript certification, medical director, and full state list not disclosed
- Pricier than several compounded competitors
Elara MD's prices, dose by dose
Elara MD lists a monthly price for every dose of its two weight-loss injections. It calls them "Personalized GLP-1" and "Personalized GLP-1/GIP + B12" rather than naming the drugs, so ask your provider to confirm in writing which medication you're getting. The GLP-1/GIP blend includes B12.
| GLP-1 dose (weekly) | Monthly price |
|---|---|
| 0.2 mg (starting dose) | $249 |
| 0.4 mg | $249 |
| 0.9 mg | $349 |
| 1.5 mg | $349 |
| 2.2 mg | $349 |
| GLP-1/GIP + B12 dose (weekly) | Monthly price |
|---|---|
| 2.0 mg (starting dose) | $349 |
| 4.0 mg | $349 |
| 7.0 mg | $449 |
| 9.0 mg | $549 |
| 12.0 mg | $649 |
| 14.0 mg | $649 |
The price rises with the dose, so your monthly cost will likely climb as your provider moves you up. Each order is a 30-day supply, and shipping is free. There's also a microdosing plan, advertised from $199 a month. Elara doesn't take insurance.
Considering Elara MD?
Check the plan total, billing period and cancellation terms before you enroll. A clinician decides whether treatment is appropriate.
How you get a prescription
You pick a treatment and answer a medical questionnaire. A licensed provider reviews it within 24 hours and prescribes if it's appropriate. Some states require a video visit or secure chat first. You'll need to upload a photo ID and a selfie, and you must be 18 or older.
Elara's FAQ names its provider network as Beluga Health and its pharmacy as Strive Pharmacy in Gilbert, Arizona. Medication ships in one to four days once prescribed, by no-contact delivery with no signature needed.
The homepage says Elara serves patients in over 40 states. It doesn't publish a list, so contact support before you start if you're unsure about yours.
How refills and billing work
Refills aren't automatic. Each month you get a reminder, your provider reviews how you're doing, and you choose whether to continue. You're charged only when you process the payment, and billing happens when the medication ships.
That makes it easy to stop. If you don't want another month, don't renew.
No changes once you order
Elara's FAQ is firm on this. Orders start processing as soon as they're placed, so they can't be changed, canceled or exchanged afterward. Medication can't be returned, and all sales are final. Double-check your dose and address before you pay.
Other things to know
- Elara also sells NAD+, sermorelin injections and troches, and glutathione from the same account.
- Compounded GLP-1 medications aren't FDA-approved.
- Support is by phone or email, or through a ticket on its contact page.
The Index scorecard
Elara MD scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. See the methodology.
The bottom line
Elara MD is a weight-loss and wellness telehealth platform offering weekly injectable GLP-1 therapy alongside a peptide menu (NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione).
Compare the total cost of other GLP-1 programs and alternatives to Elara MD before deciding. A clinician should help you choose the right treatment.
Other programs to compare with Elara MD
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CollectivePartner
Semaglutide modeled $75.58/mo · Tirzepatide modeled $85.58/mo
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.
LttlPartner
Semaglutide modeled $107.25/mo · Tirzepatide modeled $161.42/mo
Lttl charges $99 every four weeks for compounded semaglutide and $149 for tirzepatide on a cancel-anytime auto-refill, with small discounts for longer supplies.
RNK HealthPartner
Semaglutide modeled $197/mo · Tirzepatide modeled $297/mo
Compounded semaglutide from $197 a month and tirzepatide from $297, with the doctor visit, medication, supplies and shipping in one monthly price you can cancel.
Compare with other providers
The providers whose Cost-Efficiency Index scores sit closest to Elara MD's. See the alternatives to Elara MD.
- Better MedSpa— Better MedSpa is a Chicago-based, statewide-Illinois med spa and telehealth practice under medical director Dr. Brett Brechner, DO, offering semaglutide and tirzepatide with an in-person location in Lincoln Park, Chicago.59/100
- eMed— eMed, the at-home testing company, sells individuals a brand-name Wegovy program: a $49 screening blood test, a $149.99 monthly membership, and the pill or pen from $149.99 a month.59/100
- System Labs— System Labs is a peptide and longevity telehealth service selling NAD+, glutathione, sermorelin and a MIC+B12 injection; it doesn't sell semaglutide, tirzepatide or any GLP-1 medication.59/100
- Mixx Health & Wellness— Mixx Health & Wellness offers a compounded GLP-1/GIP program through Elevis Medical Group, with a named medical director and Promise Pharmacy listed as a dispensing partner.58/100
- Bon Health— Bon Health is a physician-led GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth service selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on commitment tiers.58/100
- Spry— Spry offers weekly GLP-1 injections with four-week refills and online provider review. Its advertised starting prices are $199 for semaglutide and $299 for tirzepatide; confirm the price at your prescribed dose.58/100
Pricing, states and verification reflect Elara MD's public disclosures at last review; the Cost-Efficiency Index is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on Elara MD's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.