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EllieMD vs TRT Nation

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

EllieMD vs TRT Nation: Overview

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

EllieMD offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $229/month with a rating of 7.2/10. TRT Nation offers tirzepatide at $219/month with a 7.5/10 rating.

With only a $10/month price difference, your choice will likely come down to features, support quality, and medication options.

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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

$10/mo

Rating Difference

0.3

Winner

TRT Nation

Best For

Budget

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

TRT Nation

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Rating

7.5/10Better

Monthly Price

$219Cheaper

Medications

tirzepatide

Pros

✓Flat pricing that does not punish titration: $219/month for tirzepatide with "Same Price at Any Dose — No Tiered Price Hikes"
✓Everything needed to inject is included - syringes, needles and step-by-step instructions - which sounds small until you have to source them yourself
✓Free, discreet shipping direct to your door
✓A published phone number, 813-413-1000, and stated support hours of Monday to Friday 10am-5pm EST
✓Provider-led care with ongoing medical consultations included rather than charged per visit
✓Weight-loss claims are footnoted to the actual trial - SURMOUNT-1, 72 weeks - with the caveat that individual results vary and are not guaranteed
✓An established men's health clinic with adjacent testosterone, anti-aging and sexual-health services and in-house lab ordering

Cons

✗A three-month minimum purchase, so $219/month is really a $657 commitment before you know how you tolerate the medication
✗The medication is compounded, not FDA-approved
✗Support hours are narrow: Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm EST only, with nothing at evenings or weekends
✗Marketing claims are large and unverifiable from the page: "Trusted by 350,000+ Men" and "4.9★ (2,000+ Reviews)" are presented without linking to the source of either figure
✗Tirzepatide only - no semaglutide option within the weight-loss line
✗Framed entirely around men, so it is not the right starting point if you are not one
✗No insurance billing, and HSA/FSA acceptance is not stated
✗The scrolling marquee of claims across the top of the page is closer to advertising than disclosure

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Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature	EllieMD	TRT Nation
Monthly Price	$229	$219
Rating	7.2/10	7.5/10
Medications	semaglutide, tirzepatide	tirzepatide
Insurance Accepted	No	No
Support Hours	Company advertises 24/7 support from doctors and specialists, included in the plan	Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm EST
Live Chat	Available	No
Free Shipping	Yes	Yes
Shipping Speed	Typically 2-10 business days; no shipping fees	Free, discreet shipping direct to your door
Mobile App	No	No
Dedicated Coach	Not included	Not included
Follow-up Frequency	24/7 direct access to a provider included in the plan	Ongoing medical consultations and provider check-ins included
Money-back Guarantee	Payment refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible	None published
Cancellation Policy	A refund and returns policy is published; multi-month programmes are billed as a total	Three-month minimum purchase on the tirzepatide programme

Which should you choose?

Choose EllieMD if you:

→Want more medication options to choose from
→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)

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Choose TRT Nation if you:

→Want to save $10/month with a more affordable option
→Prefer a higher-rated service (7.5/10 vs 7.2/10)
→Value: flat pricing that does not punish titration: $219/month for tirzepatide with "same price at any dose — no tiered price hikes"

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Our recommendation

TRT Nation comes out ahead with a higher rating of 7.5/10.

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