Head-to-head · WeighScore
Elara MD vs Harbor
The verdict
Harbor takes it — 72/100 to 53.5/100.
Harbor grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Harbor is a physician-led telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide (from $99/mo) and compounded tirzepatide (from $149/mo) — among the lowest headline prices in the market.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Elara MD | Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 53.5/100 | 72/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #466 | #86 |
| Semaglutide | $249/mo (0.2 mg dose, compounded) | $99/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo (2.0 mg dose, compounded) | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| 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 #86 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $99/mo and tirzepatide from $149/mo — among the lowest headline prices in the market
- LegitScript certified with 4.7-star rating, 94.6% success rate, and 10,000+ verified members
- 24/7 physician access with ongoing consultations, dosage adjustments, and free discreet shipping
- 12-Month Money Back Guarantee if you don't reach your weight-loss goal
- HSA/FSA eligible; no hidden fees, no insurance billed
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved; compounding pharmacy names not publicly disclosed
- Dietitian support offered only post-program (maintenance phase), not during active treatment
- State-specific consultation types vary; nationwide availability unconfirmed for all states
- No labs disclosed; patient portal is a third-party platform (mdintegrations), not native
- Newer brand; success rate and member counts are on-site claims, not third-party verified
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.