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ElleS vs Nova MD

ElleS
Graded #424

Lower grade

vs+10.599999999999994
Nova MD
Graded #187

Higher grade

The verdict

Nova MD takes it — 66.6/100 to 56/100.

Nova MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Nova MD is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on 1-month and 3-month plans, with an uncommon explicit microdose program for both molecules.

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Factor by factor

The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.

Cost valueNova MD +22
45
67
Dose & formulationNova MD +13
51
64
Clinical oversightNova MD +4
78
82
Labs & monitoringElleS +7
61
54
FulfillmentEven
68
68
Contract termsNova MD +35
20
55
ElleS · left barNova MD · right bar

The numbers

MetricElleSNova MD
WeighScore56/10066.6/100
GradeCC
Scorecard rank#424#187
SemaglutideNot disclosed$175/mo (compounded)
TirzepatideNot disclosed$225/mo (compounded)
CoverageCoverage not publishedCoverage not published
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyCompounded only
Oral / sublingualYesInjection only
ElleS

Graded #424 · C

Strengths

  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both injectable and oral-capsule forms, plus microdose options
  • Packages bundle the telehealth visit, medication, and shipping; Registered Dietitian support included
  • Full legal suite published — Terms, Privacy Policy, Privacy Practices, and Medical Consent
  • Broad menu: also TRT, HRT (estradiol), sexual health, hair loss, and longevity (sermorelin, NAD+)

Where it loses points

  • Pricing not shown publicly — products and costs appear only after the intake flow
  • Sold as 3- and 6-month packages rather than simple monthly plans
  • Compounding pharmacy partner not named ('made in licensed US facilities')
  • Not LegitScript-certified (no certification displayed)
Nova MD

Graded #187 · C

Strengths

  • On-page pricing published for all four SKUs (semaglutide and tirzepatide, 1- and 3-month)
  • $125/mo semaglutide and $199/mo tirzepatide 3-month plans rank among the cheapest in the market
  • $50 off first tirzepatide order shown publicly
  • Explicit microdose / low-dose program for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Broader menu (sermorelin, NAD+, glutathione, enclomiphene) for longevity alongside GLP-1

Where it loses points

  • Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
  • Compounding pharmacy not named — only 'accredited facilities'
  • LegitScript certification not confirmed (only 'Licensed US Providers' claims)
  • Per-state availability not listed
  • Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic

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.

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