Elara Health and Wellness vs Mint Med
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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Mint Med
Best for: flat $159 all-doses compounded GLP-1 with no membership
Visit Mint Med →Elara Health and Wellness and Mint Med 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, both start around $117/mo, and Elara Health and Wellness edges ahead overall (8.2 vs 7.6 out of 10). 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
Mint Med
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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
Mint Med
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Not disclosed
Shipping
Not disclosed
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Not disclosed
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
Mint Med
7.6/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | Elara Health and Wellness | Mint Med |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $117/mo | $117/mo |
| Features | 6 features | ✓7 features |
| States Available | ✓51 | 36 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | ✓ Yes |
| 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 Mint Med
Mint Med is a national, no-membership compounded-GLP-1 telehealth platform offering semaglutide and tirzepatide on a flat "all doses" price — avoiding the per-tier escalation common as patients titrate up. It's LegitScript Certified, HSA/FSA eligible, and cancelable anytime with 48 hours' notice. Pricing is $159/mo across 36 states, with a 175NOW promo bringing the first six weeks to $175. (Distinct from the Utah-only Mint Medical Clinic.)
Read our full Mint Med 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
Mint Med
What we like
- $159 flat 'all doses' pricing — no per-tier escalation as you titrate up, unlike competitors that start cheap then jump past $200
- No membership — pay-as-you-go monthly, cancel anytime with 48-hour notice
- LegitScript Certified with a verifiable ID
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
- 36 states listed explicitly — strong coverage
- HSA/FSA eligible (uncommon for compounded GLP-1)
- Asynchronous telehealth in eligible states for faster intake; intro promo (175NOW) ≈ $117/mo for the first six weeks
Watch-outs
- Easily confused with Mint Medical Clinic (a separate Utah-only med spa)
- 503A/503B pharmacy partner not named, and the compounding designation isn't specified
- Named medical director / clinical leadership not disclosed
- Corporate legal entity not disclosed
- Governing law, arbitration venue, and physical address not disclosed
- Marketing says 35 states but lists 36 — minor inconsistency
- Asynchronous model means limited live-provider interaction in eligible states
Our Verdict
Elara Health and Wellness edges out Mint Med with a higher overall score of 8.2/10 and is particularly strong for bundled-care GLP-1 with labs and coaching from four named pharmacies. Mint Med remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for flat $159 all-doses compounded GLP-1 with no membership.
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 Mint Med if…
You want flat $159 all-doses compounded GLP-1 with no membership and a starting price around $117/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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