Elara Health and Wellness vs MEDVi
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Elara Health and Wellness
Best for: bundled-care GLP-1 with labs and coaching from four named pharmacies
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MEDVi
Best for: patients who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider
Visit MEDVi →Elara Health and Wellness and MEDVi are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, Elara Health and Wellness starts lower at $117/mo versus $249/mo, and MEDVi is the option we'd start with for most patients. Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
Elara Health and Wellness
MEDVi
$299 is the locked-in refill price; $179 first-month 'SUMMER Sale' on the main and affiliate-landing funnels; a $149 first-month variant runs on the ?page=multi3 funnel. Affiliate landing (?page=multi) shows $179.
Flat 'Starting at $249' — no intro discount shown.
$99 Membership + Medication Cost — medication cost not published (varies/insurance may reimburse). 'Availability is subject to change.'
$99 Membership + Medication Cost — medication cost not published. COMPOUNDED tirzepatide ($349 in our current entry) is no longer published anywhere on glp1.medvi.org, home.medvi.org, or the intake flow (0 mentions) — treat as discontinued/not published, do not carry the $349 row forward.
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What’s included
Elara Health and Wellness
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Not disclosed
Lab work
Included
Coaching
Included
MEDVi
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Included
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
Elara Health and Wellness
8.2/10
MEDVi
7.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Elara Health and Wellness | MEDVi |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$117/mo | $249/mo |
| Features | 6 features | ✓7 features |
| States Available | ✓51 | 48 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | ✓ Yes |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About Elara Health and Wellness
Elara Health and Wellness is a physician-guided weight-loss platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections across all 50 states plus DC. Its differentiator is a bundled care-team model — pricing includes medication, quarterly labs, physician visits, coaching, and 24/7 messaging, with four named 503A pharmacy partners disclosed. Semaglutide is $183/mo and tirzepatide $267/mo, with annual plans cutting cost further.
Read our full Elara Health and Wellness review →About MEDVi
MEDVi is a telehealth weight-loss platform offering compounded GLP-1 injections and tablets (semaglutide) as well as brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound through licensed US pharmacies. Medical treatment is delivered by OpenLoop Health clinicians and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s.
Read our full MEDVi review →Pros & Cons
Elara Health and Wellness
What we like
- Corporate parent disclosed (JTE Medical, LLC) — rare transparency for a DTC GLP-1 platform
- Four named 503A pharmacy partners with city/state — among the most pharmacy-transparent providers we've reviewed
- Bundled care model: quarterly labs, physician visits, coaching, and 24/7 messaging without a membership fee
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- All 50 states plus DC, with explicit coverage language
- Substantial annual-plan savings ($792/yr semaglutide, $858/yr tirzepatide)
- Self-service cancellation on monthly and quarterly plans
Watch-outs
- LegitScript certification status not disclosed
- No named medical director or physician leadership
- Annual plan requires a 12-month commitment; early-cancellation terms not detailed
- Governing law / arbitration venue not disclosed
- 503A patient-specific compounding only — no 503B option
MEDVi
What we like
- Both compounded and brand-name (Wegovy, Zepbound) GLP-1 options in one platform
- Oral tablet and injectable formats
- Named US pharmacy partners (Triad Rx, Precision Medicine, RedRock Pharmacy, Beaker Pharmacy & Compounding)
- Clinical oversight through OpenLoop Health provider network and CareGLP Affiliated P.C.s
- Direct-to-home shipping with 24/7 support
Watch-outs
- Refill price for compounded GLP-1 injection ($299) steps up significantly from $179 first-month offer
- Not available in Mississippi or North Dakota (telehealth regulation constraints)
- Alabama and California patients can only receive injectable formats, not tablets, per state law
- Kansas, Indiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and West Virginia require a synchronous provider visit before prescribing
- No LegitScript or PCAB certification disclosed on the site
Our Verdict
MEDVi is our recommended choice here, particularly for patients who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider. Elara Health and Wellness is a solid alternative, especially if you want bundled-care GLP-1 with labs and coaching from four named pharmacies — compare the six-dimension breakdown and pricing below to weigh them for your situation.
Choose Elara Health and Wellness if…
You want bundled-care GLP-1 with labs and coaching from four named pharmacies and a starting price around $117/mo.
Choose MEDVi if…
You want patients who want the option to switch between compounded and brand-name GLP-1 through one provider and a starting price around $249/mo.
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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