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24hrDoc vs EllieMD

Compare pricing, features, and medications to find the best GLP-1 provider for your weight loss journey

These two prices are not directly comparable

24hrDoc: the $40 figure is a per-visit consultation fee, not a month of treatment - the medication is billed separately.

24hrDoc vs EllieMD: Overview

Choosing between 24hrDoc and EllieMD for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are popular providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.

24hrDoc offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $40/month with a rating of 7.7/10. EllieMD also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $229/month with a 7.2/10 rating.

The price difference of $189/month is significant - 24hrDoc is the more budget-friendly option, while EllieMD positions itself as a premium service.

Our recommended brand

After reviewing all 148 providers on this platform, we've identified CoreAge Rx as offering the most transparent pricing model. At just $99/month — the same price every month, every dose — there are no surprise charges or hidden fees. Combined with exceptional service quality, personalized support, and access to both semaglutide and tirzepatide, it represents the best value without compromising on care.

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At a glance

Price Difference

$189/mo

Rating Difference

0.5

Winner

24hrDoc

Best For

Budget

24hrDoc

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Rating

7.7/10Better

Monthly Price

$40Cheaper

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

✓A cheap, published entry point: "Talk to a real doctor today for as low as $39.99. No copays. No hidden fees. No insurance needed"
✓First-time users get $100 off the first month of the weight-loss programme
✓Publishes conventional eligibility criteria - BMI of 27 or above with a related condition such as type 2 diabetes
✓Both oral and injectable treatment options are offered
✓Fast, free shipping with no shipping fees on fulfilled prescriptions
✓Explicit that the provider will adjust your medication or dose if side effects become a problem
✓States 12,000+ patients nationwide
✓It takes tracking seriously on health pages: optional advertising, retargeting and heatmap technologies are stated as not used in diagnosis workflows, intake forms, checkout or patient dashboards - a privacy posture almost no competitor bothers to publish
✓A published support email, support@24hrdoc.com, and a refund policy page

Cons

✗The site contradicts itself on fulfilment. One section promises free shipping to your door, while an asterisked note states "24hrdoc is not a pharmacy. We do not carry or ship medicines. Online Doctor Prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy" - you need to ask which applies to your order
✗The $39.99 is a consultation price, not a monthly medication price, so the real cost of treatment is not published
✗It does not state whether the GLP-1 prescribed is brand-name or compounded
✗Insurance is not accepted
✗The "$100 off" framing means the advertised first-month price is a promotional figure rather than the ongoing rate
✗Outcome claims are based on self-reported customer feedback from provider check-ins, which the site discloses but which is weak evidence
✗No phone number is published
✗State availability is raised as an FAQ but not answered with a list

EllieMD

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Rating

7.2/10

Monthly Price

$229

Medications

semaglutidetirzepatide

Pros

✓Published pricing for both microdose programmes: $229/month for the single-agonist GLP-1 ($687 total) and $239/month for the dual-agonist ($717 total)
✓No hidden membership, shipping or consultation fees, stated as a headline on the microdose page
✓Available in all 50 states
✓The partner pharmacy is named - Clover Pharmacy - and described as dispensing from 503A-compliant, state-licensed facilities
✓Payment is refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible for an EllieMD programme
✓24/7 access to a provider is included in the plan rather than sold as an upgrade
✓A state-licensed, board-certified MD, DO or qualified medical provider reviews your intake, and a phone call may be required rather than everything being asynchronous
✓The compounding disclaimer is explicit: compounded medications are not FDA-approved and the FDA does not review them for safety, efficacy or quality
✓It discloses that vial appearance, contents and dosage may vary based on your personalised prescription
✓Offers a paid 15-minute consultation with a wellness expert that comes with a $25 credit toward your next order

Cons

✗The whole proposition is microdosing, which has no controlled trial evidence behind it. Every published GLP-1 outcome - the 15% and 20% figures the category is built on - comes from full therapeutic doses
✗Both prices are quoted per month but billed as a multi-month total ($687 and $717), so the real commitment is three months up front
✗Compounded medication, not FDA-approved
✗The catalogue mixes prescription GLP-1s with Thymosin Alpha-1, hormone therapy, protein supplements and skincare, which blurs the line between medicine and wellness retail
✗The claim that "community support can double weight loss efficacy" is footnoted to a 2015 Northwestern citation and used to market a product that citation did not test
✗No phone number, support email or business address is published
✗No insurance billing and no HSA/FSA information
✗It is not clear from the site whether full therapeutic dosing is available at all, or only microdoses

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	24hrDoc	EllieMD
Monthly Price	$40	$229
Rating	7.7/10	7.2/10
Medications	semaglutide, tirzepatide	semaglutide, tirzepatide
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Support Hours	Not published	Company advertises 24/7 support from doctors and specialists, included in the plan
Live Chat	No	Available
Free Shipping	Yes	Yes
Shipping Speed	Fast, free shipping with no shipping fees where the prescription is fulfilled by a partner pharmacy	Typically 2-10 business days; no shipping fees
Mobile App	No	No
Dedicated Coach	Not included	Not included
Follow-up Frequency	Ongoing provider support with dose adjustment when side effects occur	24/7 direct access to a provider included in the plan
Money-back Guarantee	A refund policy is published on the site	Payment refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible
Cancellation Policy	Not published on the weight-loss page	A refund and returns policy is published; multi-month programmes are billed as a total

Which should you choose?

Choose 24hrDoc if you:

→Want to save $189/month with a more affordable option
→Prefer a higher-rated service (7.7/10 vs 7.2/10)
→Value: a cheap, published entry point: "talk to a real doctor today for as low as $39.99. no copays. no hidden fees. no insurance needed"

Get started with 24hrDoc

Choose EllieMD if you:

→Value: published pricing for both microdose programmes: $229/month for the single-agonist glp-1 ($687 total) and $239/month for the dual-agonist ($717 total)

Get started with EllieMD

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24hrDoc website

EllieMD

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Our recommendation

24hrDoc comes out ahead with a higher rating of 7.7/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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