Head-to-head · WeighScore
Elara Health and Wellness vs TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss
The verdict
Elara Health and Wellness takes it — 82.1/100 to 61.8/100.
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 | TD Tele-Doc Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 82.1/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Grade | B− | C |
| Scorecard rank | #33 | #286 |
| Semaglutide | $117/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $196/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 2 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #33 · B−
Strengths
- $117 semaglutide
- All 50 states
- Both molecules
Where it loses points
- Not LegitScript-verified
- Tirzepatide $196
- Monitoring detail sparse
Graded #286 · C
Strengths
- Brand Wegovy/Zepbound AND compounded sema available; prescribing based on medical history and coverage
- 100% virtual — weekly appointments with board-certified MDs from home; no travel required
- Remote Patient Monitoring Starter Box: biometric scale + blood pressure cuff sync to care team in real time
- In-network with most commercial insurance plans; may cover visits and monitoring equipment
- Physician-led by Dr. Peter Wilbanks MD (30-yr OB/GYN, VCU) and Dr. Michael Perini MD (ABIM board-certified)
Where it loses points
- No public cash pricing; cost entirely depends on insurance coverage — not viable for uninsured patients
- Telehealth available only in Virginia and Maryland; no national reach confirmed
- No Medicare or Medicaid accepted; limited to commercial insurance plans only
- No LegitScript certification found; compounded availability and specific pricing undisclosed on site
- Tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) availability less prominent in MD pages; semaglutide is primary focus
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.