Head-to-head · WeighScore
Elara MD vs FMmeds
The verdict
FMmeds takes it — 63.2/100 to 53.5/100.
FMmeds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. FMmeds is a Manhattan Beach-based DTC telehealth platform selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide co-formulated with vitamin B12, with no membership fee and a free initial visit billed only on approval.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Elara MD | FMmeds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 53.5/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #466 | #257 |
| Semaglutide | $249/mo (0.2 mg dose, compounded) | $225/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo (2.0 mg dose, compounded) | $265/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #466 · C
Strengths
- Dose-banded monthly pricing published on-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)
Where it loses points
- Molecules not named on-site (only 'Personalized GLP-1') — compounded status is inferred
- No FDA compounded-medication disclaimer published
- No named compounding pharmacy partner — prescriptions are patient-directed
- LegitScript certification, medical director, and full state list not disclosed
- Pricier than several compounded competitors
Graded #257 · C
Strengths
- All 50 states plus DC covered, stated in the Terms
- Operating LLC and full Manhattan Beach, CA address disclosed
- Named 503A pharmacy partner (Manifest Pharmacy, Greer SC)
- Aggressive 12-month pricing — semaglutide $95/mo and tirzepatide $145/mo, at the low end of the market
- Flat pricing across all dose strengths — no dose-escalation surcharge
Where it loses points
- Compounded only — no FDA-approved Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Zepbound
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer (medication is not FDA-approved)
- Clinical network not separately named
- LegitScript Certified, but the specific ID isn't shown
- FDA has issued this company a warning letter; the letter is public in FDA's warning-letter database
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.