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Zepbound vs EllieMD

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

Zepbound vs EllieMD: Overview

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

Zepbound focuses on tirzepatide at $450/month with a rating of 9.3/10. EllieMD also provides both semaglutide and tirzepatide at $229/month with a 7.2/10 rating.

The price difference of $221/month is significant - EllieMD is the more budget-friendly option, while Zepbound 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

$221/mo

Rating Difference

2.1

Winner

Zepbound

Best For

Quality

Zepbound

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Rating

9.3/10Better

Monthly Price

$450

Medications

tirzepatide

Pros

✓FDA-approved for chronic weight management
✓Weekly injection
✓Superior weight loss results (~21% average)
✓Same active ingredient as Mounjaro
✓Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist

Cons

✗Requires prescription and medical supervision
✗Can cause GI side effects
✗High cost without insurance coverage
✗Not available in all pharmacies

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EllieMD

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Rating

7.2/10

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	Zepbound	EllieMD
Monthly Price	$450	$229
Rating	9.3/10	7.2/10
Medications	tirzepatide	semaglutide, tirzepatide
Insurance Accepted	Yes	No
Support Hours	Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM ET	Company advertises 24/7 support from doctors and specialists, included in the plan
Live Chat	No	Available
Free Shipping	No	Yes
Shipping Speed	Varies by pharmacy	Typically 2-10 business days; no shipping fees
Mobile App	No	No
Dedicated Coach	Not included	Not included
Follow-up Frequency	As prescribed by physician	24/7 direct access to a provider included in the plan
Money-back Guarantee	Savings card available for eligible patients	Payment refunded if the medical provider determines you are not eligible
Cancellation Policy	Prescription-based, consult doctor	A refund and returns policy is published; multi-month programmes are billed as a total

Which should you choose?

Choose Zepbound if you:

→Prefer a higher-rated service (9.3/10 vs 7.2/10)
→Need insurance coverage for your treatment
→Value: fda-approved for chronic weight management

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Choose EllieMD if you:

→Want to save $221/month with a more affordable option
→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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EllieMD

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Our recommendation

Zepbound comes out ahead with a higher rating of 9.3/10.

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