QuickMD vs Elara Health and Wellness
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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QuickMD
Best for: Cost-conscious patients wanting same-day compounded or brand GLP-1 access
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Elara Health and Wellness
Best for: bundled-care GLP-1 with labs and coaching from four named pharmacies
Visit Elara Health and Wellness →QuickMD and Elara Health and Wellness 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 $279/mo, and Elara Health and Wellness edges ahead overall (8.2 vs 7.4 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
QuickMD
Elara Health and Wellness
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What’s included
QuickMD
Inclusions not disclosed.
Elara Health and Wellness
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Not disclosed
Lab work
Included
Coaching
Included
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
QuickMD
7.4/10
Elara Health and Wellness
8.2/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | QuickMD | Elara Health and Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $279/mo | ✓$117/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 51 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About QuickMD
QuickMD is a high-volume telemedicine platform (over 1 million visits) offering same-day online weight-management care. It provides compounded semaglutide for about $279 per month and can prescribe brand-name GLP-1s including Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro and oral Rybelsus, with medication costs varying by pharmacy. Visits are conducted entirely online by phone or video with licensed clinicians, available 365 days a year in 45-plus states. QuickMD uses transparent cash-pay pricing and does not bill insurance, though it provides visit summaries for possible reimbursement.
Read our full QuickMD review →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 →Pros & Cons
QuickMD
What we like
- Compounded semaglutide around $279/mo plus brand-name GLP-1 options
- Same-day, 365-day-a-year online visits
- Large established platform with over 1 million completed visits
- Transparent cash-pay pricing with reimbursement summaries
- Can prescribe Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus
Watch-outs
- Does not accept insurance
- Available in 45+ states, not all 50
- Medication cost varies by pharmacy, not fully bundled
- No named board-certified physicians listed publicly
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
Our Verdict
Elara Health and Wellness edges out QuickMD 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. QuickMD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Cost-conscious patients wanting same-day compounded or brand GLP-1 access.
Choose QuickMD if…
You want Cost-conscious patients wanting same-day compounded or brand GLP-1 access and a starting price around $279/mo.
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.
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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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