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Midi Health vs EllieMD

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

Midi Health vs EllieMD: Overview

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

Midi Health offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $164/month with a rating of 8.6/10. EllieMD also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $229/month with a 7.2/10 rating.

The price difference of $65/month is significant - Midi Health 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

$65/mo

Rating Difference

1.4

Winner

Midi Health

Best For

Budget

Midi Health

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Rating

8.6/10Better

Monthly Price

$164Cheaper

Medications

compounded GLP-1compounded GLP-1/GIPbrand-name GLP-1s

Pros

✓The GLP-1 pricing page is the most transparent we have seen anywhere in this category: a dose-by-dose table for four different products, with shipping and supplies included in every figure (checked July 28, 2026)
✓Compounded GLP-1 injectable runs $165.90 for the lowest doses, $270.90 in the mid range and $355.00 at the top; the dual-action GLP-1/GIP injectable runs $210.00 to $434.00, all for a 4-week supply
✓Sublingual options are offered as well, from $164.00 for GLP-1 and $209.00 for dual-action GLP-1/GIP, for people who will not inject
✓Its partner compounding pharmacies are 503B-accredited. 503B outsourcing facilities register with the FDA, are subject to current good manufacturing practice requirements and are FDA-inspected - a materially higher standard than the 503A pharmacies most competitors use
✓There is no membership fee. You pay for care and medication only
✓Visits are insurance-covered for qualifying patients, and HSA/FSA funds can be used for copays and services
✓Midi will also prescribe brand-name GLP-1s sent to a pharmacy of your choice, so you are not locked into compounded product if you would rather have the approved drug
✓The efficacy claim is the best-sourced in this category. Midi reports patients lost an average of 16 lbs after six or more months, and footnotes it to a retrospective analysis of 6,958 patients who completed two or more weight management visits between 1 May 2025 and 30 April 2026, while stating plainly that weight data were self-reported and results are not guaranteed
✓Care is genuinely whole-person for midlife women - perimenopause, menopause, weight, mood and memory, sexual wellness, hair and skin, sleep, and cancer survivorship - with lab orders and lifestyle support included where appropriate
✓Available in all 50 states

Cons

✗The compounded products are still not FDA-approved. 503B accreditation raises the manufacturing standard considerably but does not mean the FDA has reviewed these preparations for safety or efficacy
✗Midi never names the active drug anywhere in its pricing. Everything is labelled 'GLP-1' or 'GLP-1/GIP'. The dose ladders shown - 0.25 through 2.5 mg, and 2.5 through 15 mg - match the standard semaglutide and tirzepatide titrations exactly, but you should confirm with the clinician what you are actually being prescribed
✗Microdosing is offered from $34 a week for eligible patients. Microdosing is not an evidence-based protocol - the trials behind these drugs used full therapeutic doses, and the 16 lb outcome figure covers patients on 'a range of treatments', not microdosing specifically
✗Medicaid and Medi-Cal patients cannot be treated at all, even if they offer to pay cash
✗Medicare does not cover Midi, and beneficiaries cannot submit claims for visits, medications or associated services
✗Prices rise steeply as you titrate up. Injectable GLP-1 more than doubles from $165.90 to $355.00, and the dual-action sublingual runs from $209.00 to $460.00, so the entry price is not what you will pay long term
✗The 16 lb average comes from self-reported weights in a retrospective chart review with no control group - well documented, but not a controlled trial
✗GLP-1 medications are not suitable for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2, or during pregnancy. Pancreatitis and gallbladder disease are recognised risks

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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	Midi Health	EllieMD
Monthly Price	$164	$229
Rating	8.6/10	7.2/10
Medications	compounded GLP-1, compounded GLP-1/GIP, brand-name GLP-1s	semaglutide, tirzepatide
Insurance Accepted	Yes	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	Discreet shipping included in every quoted medication price	Typically 2-10 business days; no shipping fees
Mobile App	No	No
Dedicated Coach	Not included	Not included
Follow-up Frequency	Continued care visits with the same clinician, covered by insurance for qualifying patients	24/7 direct access to a provider included in the plan
Money-back Guarantee	None published	Payment refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible
Cancellation Policy	No membership fee and no subscription lock-in; you pay for care and medication only	A refund and returns policy is published; multi-month programmes are billed as a total

Which should you choose?

Choose Midi Health if you:

→Want to save $65/month with a more affordable option
→Prefer a higher-rated service (8.6/10 vs 7.2/10)
→Want more medication options to choose from
→Need insurance coverage for your treatment
→Value: the glp-1 pricing page is the most transparent we have seen anywhere in this category: a dose-by-dose table for four different products, with shipping and supplies included in every figure (checked july 28, 2026)

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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)

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EllieMD

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Our recommendation

Midi Health comes out ahead with a higher rating of 8.6/10. It also provides multiple medication options including both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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