Head-to-head · WeighScore
EllieMD vs MedLeanRx
The verdict
MedLeanRx takes it — 73.9/100 to 52.8/100.
MedLeanRx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. MedLeanRx is a physician-guided telehealth weight-loss clinic serving Texas only, based in Spring, TX.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | EllieMD | MedLeanRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 52.8/100 | 73.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #477 | #66 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (starting dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $269/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 1 state |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #477 · C
Strengths
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
Where it loses points
- Pricing not publicly disclosed
Graded #66 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide $149/mo in both weekly injection and daily oral tablet form
- Brand pathway for Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo (orforglipron) at a $99/mo fee plus medication cost
- Intro bundle: 2 months of compounded tirzepatide (2 mg weekly) for $325 — about $163/mo
- LegitScript seal displayed; named supervising physician (Dr. Johnson Uzor, MD)
- Free shipping, no hidden fees, and cancel-anytime plans per homepage trust chips
Where it loses points
- Texas only — not available in the other 49 states
- Compounded tirzepatide is $269/mo at standard pricing, above the ~$249 market median
- Strict no-refund policy: 'All sales are final' per Terms & Conditions
- Pharmacy partner not publicly named — a transparency gap for a compounding service
- Legal entity name and founding details not published on the site
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.