Head-to-head · WeighScore
Elara MD vs TRT Nation
The verdict
TRT Nation takes it — 62.9/100 to 53.5/100.
TRT Nation grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. TRT Nation is a men's telehealth platform focused primarily on testosterone replacement therapy, with compounded GLP-1 weight loss as a secondary vertical.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Elara MD | TRT Nation |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 53.5/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #467 | #266 |
| Semaglutide | $249/mo (0.2 mg dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo (2.0 mg dose, compounded) | $219/mo |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #467 · 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 #266 · C
Strengths
- Flat $219/mo tirzepatide regardless of dose escalation
- Tirzepatide compounded with B12 to reduce nausea
- Flat plan includes unlimited virtual provider visits
- Fully online intake-to-delivery process
- Compounded from licensed US pharmacies
Where it loses points
- Weight loss is secondary to core TRT business
- Specific pharmacy partner and 503A status not disclosed
- Compounded only; not FDA-approved formulations
- State licensing list not published
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.