Head-to-head · WeighScore
Elara Health and Wellness vs NowPatient
The verdict
Elara Health and Wellness takes it — 82.1/100 to 65.5/100.
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 | Elara Health and Wellness | NowPatient |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 82.1/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Grade | B− | C |
| Scorecard rank | #33 | #217 |
| Semaglutide | $117/mo | $1,349/mo (brand Wegovy) |
| Tirzepatide | $196/mo | $1,069/mo (brand Mounjaro, promotional rate) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #33 · B−
Strengths
- $117 semaglutide
- All 50 states
- Both molecules
Where it loses points
- Not LegitScript-verified
- Tirzepatide $196
- Monitoring detail sparse
Graded #217 · C
Strengths
- Free telehealth consultation — you only pay for the medication
- Brand-name Mounjaro, Wegovy injection, Wegovy oral tablet, and Saxenda all available
- One of the few platforms offering Wegovy in both injection and oral pill form
- No compounded options — every drug is FDA-approved brand-name
Where it loses points
- Cash-pay pricing tracks full brand list price (~$1,000–$1,350/mo)
- No compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide (usually the cheaper route)
- State availability determined during intake, not shown upfront
- Does not offer Foundayo (orforglipron)
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.