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Actin vs iThriveMD

Compare the prices, treatment options and tradeoffs that matter before you choose a GLP-1 program.

By The WeighLab Bench. Provider verification dates appear below.

Actin

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide at a price shown before the questionnaire, with weight, hormone and longevity care on one account.

Semaglutide / month
$169/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $143/mo on a 3-month plan, $116/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
Tirzepatide / month
$269/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $209/mo on a 3-month plan, $166/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
Index 67/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

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iThriveMD

Provider comparison

Patients in California or Arizona who want clinic access, laboratory testing and ongoing coaching alongside their prescription.

Semaglutide / month
$299 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $199
Tirzepatide / month
$399 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $299
Index 66/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check iThriveMD pricing Read review

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The comparison in brief

Actin has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 67/100 versus 66/100. That is a value comparison under our published methodology, not a measure of medical suitability or a guarantee of results.

Check the difference in state access

Actin
Coverage not published
iThriveMD
2 states (CA, AZ)

The better fit depends on what is included in your quote. A lower advertised price can require prepayment, apply to a starting dose or leave out a separate fee.

How the comparison is scored

Costs & coverage

Published prices with their terms intact. Annual estimates account for billing frequency and known fixed required fees; they are not a treatment quote.

Actin

iThriveMD

Semaglutide / month
Actin: $169/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $143/mo on a 3-month plan, $116/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
iThriveMD: $299 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $199
Tirzepatide / month
Actin: $269/moMonth-to-month (compounded; $209/mo on a 3-month plan, $166/mo on a 6-month plan; no membership fee)
iThriveMD: $399 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $299
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Actin: $2,028
iThriveMD: $3,88713 charges
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Actin: $3,228
iThriveMD: $5,18713 charges
State availability
Actin: Coverage not published
iThriveMD: 2 states (CA, AZ)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Actin: Not listed
iThriveMD: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Actin: Not confirmed
iThriveMD: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Actin: October 2026
iThriveMD: October 2026

Comparing different billing plans? See what a GLP-1 monthly price can leave out, or calculate the monthly cost.

Which program fits your priorities?

The strengths and limitations behind each provider's score. Read the full review before deciding.

Actin

Shoppers who want compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide at a price shown before the questionnaire, with weight, hormone and longevity care on one account.

Reasons to consider it

  • Prices published on each product page before you start: semaglutide $169/mo month-to-month, tirzepatide $269/mo
  • No membership fee; supplies, dose adjustments and shipping are included
  • Names its pharmacies (The Pharmacy Hub, GreenwichRX, Hallandale Pharmacy) and its medical group (Beluga Health, P.A.)

What to weigh up

  • The 'starting at' prices ($116 and $166) are six-month plan rates
  • All compounded; no brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound
  • All sales are final and fees aren't refunded

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check Actin pricing Read the full Actin review

iThriveMD

Patients in California or Arizona who want clinic access, laboratory testing and ongoing coaching alongside their prescription.

Reasons to consider it

  • Names physician founder Samir Damani, MD, and its clinical team
  • Publishes the same price at every dose for each injection program
  • Offers a monthly option without a long-term commitment

What to weigh up

  • Standing charges are $299/$399 every 28 days after the $199/$299 first-cycle promotion; continuous treatment has 13 billing cycles a year
  • Optional discounted longer plans require paying for 12, 24 or 48 weeks up front
  • No dispensing pharmacy is named behind the certified-facility claim

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Understand the medication options.

Check iThriveMD pricing Read the full iThriveMD review

Explore the six scoring factors

Scores run from 0 to 100. A higher factor score reflects our published value criteria; it is not a clinical endorsement.

ActiniThriveMD
Normalized Cost/Month
Actin:
72/100
iThriveMD:
45/100
Price Transparency
Actin:
92/100
iThriveMD:
94/100
Nationwide Access
Actin:
24/100
iThriveMD:
42/100
Formulation Options
Actin:
66/100
iThriveMD:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Actin:
79/100
iThriveMD:
95/100
Contract Flexibility
Actin:
67/100
iThriveMD:
67/100

Before you sign up

  • Confirm your totalAsk about dose changes, membership, labs, shipping and cancellation terms.
  • Check treatment accessState coverage and medical eligibility can differ by medication and formulation.
  • Understand the medicationCompare compounded and brand-name options. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

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Provider information reflects public disclosures at the verification dates shown. Prices and availability change; confirm current terms before paying. This comparison is for information, not medical advice. A licensed clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate.