Head-to-head · WeighScore
ElixaMD vs HelloWellness
The verdict
ElixaMD takes it — 63.5/100 to 60.9/100.
ElixaMD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. ElixaMD is a doctor-guided online weight-loss telehealth offering compounded semaglutide injections from $179 the first month, with free shipping, no membership, no contract, and no insurance required.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | ElixaMD | HelloWellness |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 63.5/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #257 | #310 |
| Semaglutide | $179/mo (starting dose, first-month rate, compounded) | $133/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $166/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 #257 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $179 first month with free shipping, no membership, no contract, and no insurance required
- Genuinely all-inclusive: 1:1 physician guidance, free dietician visits and care coaching, 24/7 support, and an all-in-one patient portal
- Names its compounding pharmacies (RedRock Pharmacy, Beaker Pharmacy) — more transparent than most compounded sellers
- HSA/FSA eligible; full legal suite (Terms, Privacy, Privacy Practices, Refund, Medical Consent, California Bill of Rights)
Where it loses points
- $179 is a first-month/intro price — ongoing monthly cost is higher (tiers to ~$249-$299)
- Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved (the site discloses this) — not brand Wegovy or Ozempic
- Appears to offer compounded semaglutide only — tirzepatide is not advertised
- Displays a generic LegitScript Certified badge but no verifiable seal/listing; state-availability list not published
Graded #310 · C
Strengths
- $133/mo starting price for compounded semaglutide is among the cheapest in the US compounded market
- $166/mo starting price for compounded tirzepatide is competitive with established platforms
- Every shipment includes syringes, needles, and injection instructions
- Cancel anytime after the 3-month minimum, stated clearly
- Private Facebook community for patient support
Where it loses points
- 3-month minimum plan — you pay for all 3 months even if you stop early
- LegitScript seal is for a related domain (hellowellness.ai), not hellowellness.health — confirm it's the same entity
- Parent company / legal entity not disclosed
- States served not listed publicly
- Pharmacy partners not named
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.