Head-to-head · Value Score
Care Clinics vs ElitePhysiqMD
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. Care Clinics lands a Value Score of 89, ElitePhysiqMD a 72. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
Care Clinics
#12 · Grade A · Great Deal
Est. first month
$100/mo
Save ~93% vs brand-nameElitePhysiqMD
#192 · Grade C · Watch List
Est. first month
From $145/mo (starting dose, compounded)
Save ~89% vs brand-nameThe verdict
Care Clinics takes it on Value Score, 89 to 72 — an est. $100/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. ElitePhysiqMD isn't out of it: Shoppers who want adults wanting compounded GLP-1 from $145/mo with peptide therapy options and HSA/FSA eligibility.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | Care Clinics | ElitePhysiqMD |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 89 (A) | 72 (C) |
| Est. first month | $100/mo | From $145/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~93% | ~89% |
| Semaglutide | $100/mo | From $145/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $133/mo | From $315/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Watch |
| Coverage | TX, FL, CA, OK, LA, AR, AL, GA, AZ, MA, PA, CO, NM, ID, WY, IL, OH, MN, MI, CT, DC, MS, NH, NJ, WA, NY, HI, TN, DE, IN, KY, WI | Coverage not published |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Care Clinics
Cheap on both molecules — $100 sema, $133 tirz — from a LegitScript-certified pharmacy across 32 states.
Why it's a deal
- Low $100 semaglutide and a class-cheap $133 tirzepatide
- LegitScript-certified pharmacy
- Both molecules priced up front — no teaser step-up
The fine print
- Covers 32 states, not the full 50
- Compounded only — no brand-name or oral route
ElitePhysiqMD
ElitePhysiqMD is a physician-led telehealth platform prescribing compounded semaglutide (from $145/mo) and tirzepatide (from $315/mo subscription) to patients in all 50 states.
Why it's a deal
- Compounded semaglutide from $145/mo subscription with no video calls and cancel-anytime policy
- LegitScript certified, HIPAA-compliant; prescriptions from board-certified physicians via 5-min online assessment
- Medications from US-licensed 503A/503B compounding pharmacies, shipped discreetly in 5–7 business days
- HSA/FSA eligible; accepts all 50 states with no insurance required
- Peptide therapy also available: NAD+, sermorelin, CJC-1295/ipamorelin, GHK-Cu, and glutathione
The fine print
- Required $49 telehealth visit is added to every order, increasing effective monthly cost above the headline price
- No labs disclosed; medication plans don't appear to include bloodwork or baseline testing
- No dietitian, coaching, or nutrition support mentioned; program is medication-only
- Tirzepatide subscription price ($315/mo) is above the mid-range for compounded tirzepatide
- Newer platform (founded late 2025); no Trustpilot rating or public patient reviews found
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Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores Care Clinics is ranked on the Care Clinics alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to ElitePhysiqMD.
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Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.