Head-to-head · WeighScore
Elara MD vs VigorMeds
The verdict
Elara MD takes it — 53.5/100 to 51.7/100, but only just.
Elara MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Elara MD is a weight-loss and wellness telehealth platform offering weekly injectable GLP-1 therapy alongside a peptide menu (NAD+, sermorelin, glutathione). VigorMeds is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Elara MD | VigorMeds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 53.5/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #466 | #483 |
| Semaglutide | $249/mo (0.2 mg dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo (2.0 mg dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| 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 #483 · C
Strengths
- Provider-guided GLP-1 weight management via a telehealth consultation, not a pure async questionnaire
- Care delivered by named, experienced clinicians (Dr. Anthony Kane, Dr. Kevin Kargman, Stephanie Kowatch FNP-C)
- No-questions-asked 30-day satisfaction guarantee
- Multi-vertical platform — also offers anti-aging/wellness, ED, and hair-loss treatment
- Personalized treatment plan with ongoing follow-up and support
Where it loses points
- Pricing not shown until you create an account and complete the intake
- Specific GLP-1 medications and forms are not named on the public site
- States served are not listed on an accessible page
- Vigormeds LLC is a patient-management platform; prescribing is via OLA Health LLC and independent providers
- No LegitScript certification or pharmacy-partner details 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.