Head-to-head · WeighScore
ElixaMD vs Sesame Care
The verdict
Sesame Care takes it — 87.8/100 to 63.7/100.
Sesame Care grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. An established national telehealth marketplace with the widest real brand-name GLP-1 access in the ranking — Wegovy (pen and pill), Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro — plus provider-by-provider price transparency.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | ElixaMD | Sesame Care |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 63.7/100 | 87.8/100 |
| Grade | C | B+ |
| Site position | #280 | #2 |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo (first month; $199/mo refills, compounded) | Brand Wegovy pill from $149/mo at 1.5 and 4 mg only, $299/mo at 9 and 25 mg — plus Sesame care: $59/mo only on the 12-month prepay, otherwise $99 billed every 28 days (13 charges a year) |
| Tirzepatide | Zepbound: $99 membership + medication (total not disclosed) | Brand Zepbound vial $299/mo (2.5 mg), $399 (5 mg), $449 (7.5–15 mg); KwikPen $299 / $399 / $499 / $699 (10–15 mg) — plus Sesame care: $59/mo on the 12-month prepay, otherwise $99 per 28 days |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Nationwide marketplace |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Yes |
Site position #280 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide offer states $99 for the first month and $199 for refills, including medication and shipping
- Advertises a care portal, physician guidance and ongoing support
- Names Triad Rx, RedRock Pharmacy and Beaker Pharmacy & Compounding
- Advertises Wegovy pill, Wegovy injection and Zepbound options with a separate membership charge
Where it loses points
- Branded medication costs are additional to the $99 membership; injection availability is qualified
- Free dietitian visits depend on insurance and copay eligibility at the visit
- Cancellation requires at least 72 hours before renewal; refund provisions have conditions
- A complete public state-availability list was not established in this review
Site position #2 · B+
Strengths
- Real FDA-approved brand-name access — Wegovy pen and pill, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro and Rybelsus
- Established platform (operating since 2018) with LegitScript, BBB accreditation and large third-party review volume
- You choose the provider and see the price up front — genuine marketplace transparency
- Oral routes available (Wegovy pill, Rybelsus)
Where it loses points
- A generalist marketplace, not a dedicated weight-loss program — lighter ongoing hand-holding than a specialist desk
- Two-part cost (a platform subscription plus the medication) makes the true monthly total harder to compare
- Brand-name cash prices can run high without insurance
Featured provider
Sesame Care
Sesame Care scores 87.8/100 (B+). An established national telehealth marketplace with the widest real brand-name GLP-1 access in the ranking — Wegovy (pen and pill), Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro — plus provider-by-provider price transparency.
Commercial relationships affect this placement. The score comparison above is separate.
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.