Head-to-head · WeighScore
CVS MinuteClinic vs Elara Health and Wellness
The verdict
Elara Health and Wellness takes it — 82.1/100 to 61.7/100.
Elara Health and Wellness grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Low-ish both-molecule pricing ($117/$196), nationwide — but unverified.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | CVS MinuteClinic | Elara Health and Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 61.7/100 | 82.1/100 |
| Grade | C | B− |
| Scorecard rank | #287 | #33 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $117/mo |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $196/mo |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #287 · C
Strengths
- Brand-name GLP-1s (Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda) — no compounded products prescribed
- Walk-in clinic visits; no appointment necessary at MinuteClinic locations
- Insurance accepted; GLP-1 copay as low as $25 with coverage
- $49 virtual visit to start — no subscription or monthly fee
- Board-certified providers with follow-up care, nutritional counseling, injection training
Where it loses points
- Brand-name only — compounded GLP-1 not available at MinuteClinic
- GLP-1 prescribing not available in all states
- Medication cost billed separately at pharmacy; cash-pay GLP-1 from $149/month with coupon
- Requires in-person clinic visit or virtual consult — not home-delivery telehealth
Graded #33 · B−
Strengths
- $117 semaglutide
- All 50 states
- Both molecules
Where it loses points
- Not LegitScript-verified
- Tirzepatide $196
- Monitoring detail sparse
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.