Head-to-head · WeighScore
ElixaMD vs Lumen Meds
The verdict
Lumen Meds takes it — 64.4/100 to 63.5/100, but only just.
Lumen Meds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Lumen Meds (lumenmeds.com) is a Delaware-incorporated compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform (Lumen Meds LLC, 128 Sunset Blvd #1214, New Castle, DE 19720). ElixaMD 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 | ElixaMD | Lumen Meds |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 63.5/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #258 | #244 |
| Semaglutide | $179/mo (starting dose, first-month rate, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $196/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #258 · 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 #244 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Certified
- Free expedited cold shipping — important for GLP-1 cold-chain integrity
- Lifestyle coaching included, not just medication dispensing
- Orders labs when needed
- Named legal entity (Lumen Meds LLC, Delaware) with a physical address
Where it loses points
- $0 first-month promo — verify recurring billing and cancellation terms before committing
- Standard ongoing semaglutide price not shown (only the first-month promo)
- Per-state availability not listed
- Pharmacy partners not named
- Health quiz required before you see final per-patient pricing
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.