Juniper (Australia only) 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
- Juniper (Australia only): serves Australia rather than the United States, and its price is set in local currency rather than US dollars.
Juniper (Australia only) vs EllieMD: Overview
Choosing between Juniper (Australia only) and EllieMD for GLP-1 weight loss medication? Both are popular providers, but they differ in pricing, medication options, and service features.
Juniper (Australia only) offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $349/month with a rating of 6/10. EllieMD also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $229/month with a 7.2/10 rating.
The price difference of $120/month is significant - EllieMD is the more budget-friendly option, while Juniper (Australia only) 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.
At a glance
Price Difference
$120/mo
Rating Difference
1.2
Winner
EllieMD
Best For
Budget
Juniper (Australia only)
View full Juniper (Australia only) review →Rating
6/10
Monthly Price
$349
Medications
semaglutidetirzepatide
Pros
- ✓Efficacy claims are footnoted to published, citable research rather than internal data - two DOIs are given directly on the homepage
- ✓Reports an average of 14% body weight loss over four months in a studied patient group
- ✓Offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on the programme
- ✓The programme is genuinely comprehensive: medical treatment, virtual clinical care, dietitian-led meal plans, tracking tools and a patient community
- ✓Backed by Eucalyptus, an established digital health operator, rather than an anonymous brand
Cons
- ✗This service is not available in the United States. Juniper operates in Australia, prices are in Australian dollars, weights are in kilograms and payment options are Australian. If you are reading this from the US, you cannot use it - see the US providers reviewed elsewhere on this site
- ✗Pricing shown (from A$349) is in Australian dollars and does not convert to a meaningful US figure
- ✗Australian regulatory oversight (TGA, AHPRA) is different from the US FDA framework, so US regulatory comparisons do not carry across
- ✗Because the audience for this site is US-based, we have rated it low for usefulness here rather than for quality of care - the clinic itself appears well run
EllieMD
View full EllieMD review →Rating
7.2/10Better
Monthly Price
$229Cheaper
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 | Juniper (Australia only) | EllieMD |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $349 | $229 |
| Rating | 6/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Medications | semaglutide, tirzepatide | semaglutide, tirzepatide |
| Insurance Accepted | No | No |
| Support Hours | Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM AEST | Company advertises 24/7 support from doctors and specialists, included in the plan |
| Live Chat | Available | Available |
| Free Shipping | Yes | Yes |
| Shipping Speed | 3-5 days | Typically 2-10 business days; no shipping fees |
| Mobile App | Available | No |
| Dedicated Coach | Included | Not included |
| Follow-up Frequency | Monthly check-ins | 24/7 direct access to a provider included in the plan |
| Money-back Guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee (Australian customers) | Payment refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible |
| Cancellation Policy | Cancel anytime, full refund within 30 days | A refund and returns policy is published; multi-month programmes are billed as a total |
Which should you choose?
Choose Juniper (Australia only) if you:
- →Want personalized coaching support included
- →Value: efficacy claims are footnoted to published, citable research rather than internal data - two dois are given directly on the homepage
Choose EllieMD if you:
- →Want to save $120/month with a more affordable option
- →Prefer a higher-rated service (7.2/10 vs 6/10)
- →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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Juniper (Australia only)
EllieMD
Our recommendation
EllieMD comes out ahead with a higher rating of 7.2/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.
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