Head-to-head · WeighScore
CoraDoc vs ElixaMD
The verdict
CoraDoc takes it — 76.8/100 to 63.5/100.
CoraDoc grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. CoraDoc is a nationwide (all 50 states) doctor-prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide (from $99/mo) and tirzepatide (from $165/mo) as flat, no-subscription programs.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | CoraDoc | ElixaMD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 76.8/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #49 | #257 |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (all doses, compounded) | $179/mo (starting dose, first-month rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $165/mo (all doses, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #49 · C
Strengths
- Low flat pricing — compounded semaglutide from $99/mo, tirzepatide from $165/mo, no subscription
- Triple Free Promise: free provider visit, free 2-day shipping, and free supplies included
- Available in all 50 states; HSA/FSA plus Afterpay/Klarna/Affirm; full refund if not approved
- Full legal suite published (Terms, Privacy, Refund Policy); board-certified providers
Where it loses points
- Lowest $99 price is the longest-commitment tier (programs range about $99-$199/mo)
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- 'LegitScript Certified' is stated prominently but was not independently verified here
- Operating legal entity not clearly named on the site
Graded #257 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $179 first month with free shipping, no membership, no contract, and no insurance required
- Genuinely all-inclusive: 1:1 physician guidance, free dietician visits and care coaching, 24/7 support, and an all-in-one patient portal
- Names its compounding pharmacies (RedRock Pharmacy, Beaker Pharmacy) — more transparent than most compounded sellers
- HSA/FSA eligible; full legal suite (Terms, Privacy, Privacy Practices, Refund, Medical Consent, California Bill of Rights)
Where it loses points
- $179 is a first-month/intro price — ongoing monthly cost is higher (tiers to ~$249-$299)
- Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved (the site discloses this) — not brand Wegovy or Ozempic
- Appears to offer compounded semaglutide only — tirzepatide is not advertised
- Displays a generic LegitScript Certified badge but no verifiable seal/listing; state-availability list not published
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.