Compounded tirzepatide
EllieMD review
EllieMD sells its GLP-1/GIP injection, a compounded tirzepatide, as a 12-week supply: $897 every 12 weeks, which works out to $325 a month. The $299 per 4-week cycle on the product page is the first dose level, where new patients begin. Higher doses cost more, and the first three months are a minimum commitment.
Who it suits
Good fit if
- You like the idea of three months of medication and supplies arriving in one box.
- You want to pick an add-on, with B12, L-carnitine and glycine versions of the injection on offer.
- You'd value a community with weekly virtual sessions and in-person events.
Look elsewhere if
- You want to try tirzepatide for a single month first. The shortest plan is 12 weeks, and it's a minimum.
- You might change your mind right after ordering. Canceling before the prescription goes out still costs an administrative fee.
What you get
Each order is a 12-week supply: one vial meant to cover the whole period, plus insulin needles, alcohol swabs and instructions. EllieMD says there are no hidden membership, shipping or consultation fees. Two-day shipping is included.
Price follows the dose level your provider sets. Patients not already on a GLP-1 medication start at the lowest level, and the highest works out to $466 a month. You can switch dose level or product every 12 weeks after a reassessment.
A state-licensed MD, DO or other qualified provider reviews the intake, by secure message or video depending on your state. Prescriptions go to Cloverx, which EllieMD calls its dedicated 503A compounding pharmacy. The same formula also comes as twice-weekly oral drops.
How it works
- Build your formula on the personalize page by choosing injection or drops, GLP-1/GIP, and an add-on.
- Create an account, answer the medical questionnaire and pay for the 12-week supply.
- A licensed provider reviews your history, and a phone call may be needed. If you're not eligible, the product payment is refunded.
- Once prescribed, the medication ships to your home, typically within 2 to 10 business days.
- At 12 weeks you complete a reassessment. The subscription renews unless you cancel at least 48 hours ahead.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One EllieMD order covers 12 weeks, with needles, swabs and two-day shipping included.
- Payment for the medication is refunded in full if an EllieMD provider finds you ineligible.
- First orders ship with a welcome kit from EllieMD: a digital guide, a progress journal and a measuring tape.
Cons
- The shortest EllieMD plan is 12 weeks, charged $897 up front unless you pay a 6% fee to split it.
- Canceling before the prescription reaches the pharmacy still costs an administrative fee under the Refund and Return Policy.
- The GLP-1/GIP product page never uses the word tirzepatide, so confirm the active ingredient with your provider.
Check before you pay
- The three-month minimum
- EllieMD's weight management services carry an initial three-month minimum. Whether you pay in full or in installments, you owe the whole period even if you stop early.
- Renewal timing
- Each 12-week supply renews automatically. Cancel under Manage Subscription at least 48 hours before the renewal date, or the next period is charged.
- Where you live
- The product page says all 50 states, while the FAQ says most states plus the District of Columbia. Confirm yours before paying. PO boxes and military addresses can't receive orders.
Price
EllieMD costs $325 a month for compounded tirzepatide. It advertises $299. The card is charged $897 every 12 weeks. That is the starting dose; it rises to $466 at the top of its range.
How we got $325
The arithmeticOne month = 30.4375 days
EllieMD advertises
Read on EllieMD's own site
$299.00
The card is charged $897.00, not $299.00
The advertised figure is not the amount that leaves the account.
+ $598.00
And it is charged every 12 weeks, not every month
4.35 charges a year, not twelve.
− $571.97
A real month$325.03
A real month costs $26.03 more than the figure advertised.
The price above is the starting dose, and it rises as your dose does. At the top of the range this seller publishes, a month costs $466.
Where it sits, and what costs less
$86median $269$434+
262 cheaper · 72%96 dearer · 26%
The most expensive 10 sellers charge between $434 and $649 a month.
- Collective$86
- Teleios Health$99
- Valhalla Vitalitystarting dose$99
- RxPepsDirectstarting dose$100
- WeightRxstarting dose$125
- EllieMD$325
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What else this seller sells
The same seller appears in our data for one other medication.
- semaglutide — $325 a month
Each figure is a real month for that medication, and none of it is part of the compounded tirzepatide price above. How the two molecules compare at every seller that sells both: compounded tirzepatide vs compounded semaglutide.
EllieMD questions
- Is EllieMD legit?
- EllieMD LLC runs a telehealth platform. State-licensed providers write the prescriptions, and a 503A compounding pharmacy fills them. EllieMD discloses that some testimonials on its pages come from Independent Brand Partners who earn compensation. The GLP-1/GIP injection is compounded and not FDA-approved.
- How much is EllieMD tirzepatide per month?
- At the starting dose, $325 a month, charged as $897 every 12 weeks. The product page shows that as $299 per 4-week cycle. Higher doses raise it to as much as $466 a month. Shipping and the consultation are included.
- Can you cancel EllieMD?
- You can stop renewals from Manage Subscription in your account, at least 48 hours before the renewal date. The first three months are a minimum commitment, and dispensed medication isn't refunded.
- Can you pay for EllieMD monthly?
- Only through the Ellie Payment Plan, which splits the 12-week cost into three monthly payments. It adds a flat fee of 6% of the cart. Canceling doesn't end the remaining installments.