ElixaMD vs UR Meds
ElixaMD and UR Meds both sell semaglutide; this is how their prices, coverage and records differ.
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ElixaMD
Best for: seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions
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UR Meds
Best for: seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions
Visit UR Meds →If you are choosing between ElixaMD and UR Meds, price alone will not settle it. Both prescribe semaglutide, so moving from one to the other would not change your drug. ElixaMD leads our six-part score, 6.3 to 6.1.
ElixaMD vs UR Meds price
ElixaMD only publishes an introductory price, $179 for the first month, and does not say what month two costs. UR Meds lists $179 a month. Until ElixaMD posts a standing rate, the two numbers are not a like-for-like comparison.
Drug by drug: Semaglutide costs the same at both, $179 for the first month.
Medications and formats
Both sell semaglutide.
On format they match: each offers compounded injections.
Where each one treats patients
Neither ElixaMD nor UR Meds publishes the states it serves, so enter your state at the very start of each sign-up.
Pricing
ElixaMD
'$179 first month' intro/sale, no contract; ongoing/higher-dose tiers ~$249-$299; HSA/FSA eligible
UR Meds
What each price covers
Both prices cover the clinician visit and the medication itself.
ElixaMD's price also covers shipping, which UR Meds does not claim.
ElixaMD is silent on lab work and coaching.
UR Meds is silent on shipping, lab work and coaching.
ElixaMD
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
In the price
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Not stated
UR Meds
Covered by the monthly price
Medication
In the price
Clinician visits
In the price
Shipping
Not stated
Lab work
Not stated
Coaching
Not stated
Where each one scores higher
Overall, ElixaMD scores 6.3 and UR Meds 6.1 out of 10.
ElixaMD is stronger on support (7.0 vs 5.5).
Value, effectiveness, user experience, trust & safety and accessibility are within half a point.
ElixaMD
6.3/10
UR Meds
6.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
FDA warning letters
Neither ElixaMD nor UR Meds has an FDA warning letter on record with us.
Features & Coverage
| Feature | ElixaMD | UR Meds |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $179 first month | $179/mo |
| Features | 8 features | 8 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | ✓ Yes | — |
| FDA Warning Letters | None | None |
About ElixaMD
The $179 first-month figure for compounded semaglutide injections is an intro rate. No membership, no contract and no insurance are involved, and delivery costs nothing. Everything else folds in: a patient portal, 24/7 support, care coaching, dietician visits at no charge and 1:1 physician guidance. HSA/FSA money qualifies. ElixaMD does something rare and names its compounders, RedRock and Beaker, alongside a full legal suite, and it discloses that compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Semaglutide is the only molecule advertised, and no verifiable LegitScript seal is displayed.
Read our full ElixaMD review →About UR Meds
GLP-1 weight-loss care, provider-reviewed, starts at $179/mo, holds that price at every dose, and carries no membership. The molecule, the pharmacy partner and the state-availability list all go unnamed on the marketing site, though UR Meds says a licensed pharmacy compounds medication where appropriate. US-licensed providers work through the OpenLoop Health platform; the service is 100% online and needs no insurance. The multi-pillar menu spans weight loss, hair, longevity, peptides, and men's and women's health.
Read our full UR Meds review →Pros & Cons
ElixaMD
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- The monthly price includes the medication, clinician visits and shipping
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to ElixaMD
Watch-outs
- Confirm it serves your state before you start the intake
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide is compounded rather than FDA-approved, so it has not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
UR Meds
What we like
- Shows its price before the medical questionnaire, so you can compare it without handing over health information
- The monthly price stays the same as your dose goes up
- The monthly price includes the medication and clinician visits
- We found no FDA warning letters issued to UR Meds
Watch-outs
- Confirm it serves your state before you start the intake
- Ask which pharmacy fills the prescription before you pay, so you can check its license
- Its semaglutide is compounded rather than FDA-approved, so it has not been reviewed by the agency for safety, effectiveness or manufacturing quality
Our Verdict
ElixaMD wins this one, 6.3 to 6.1, above all for seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions. UR Meds fits better if seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions is your priority.
Choose ElixaMD if…
You want seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions.
Choose UR Meds if…
You want seeing what it charges before you answer any medical questions and an opening price near $179 a month.
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