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Cielo 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.

Cielo

Provider comparison

Shoppers who want one price at every dose and can choose between a monthly plan and cheaper 3-, 6- or 12-month plans.

Semaglutide / month
$139/moAll doses, monthly plan, compounded; $99/mo on a 3-month plan, $89/mo on 6 months, $84/mo on 12 months
Tirzepatide / month
$189/moAll doses, monthly plan, compounded; $149/mo on a 3-month plan, $129/mo on 6 months, $119/mo on 12 months
Index 66/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check Cielo pricing Read review

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

Both score 66/100 on the Cost-Efficiency Index. There is no score winner; compare the treatment you need, billing terms and state availability.

Check the difference in state access

Cielo
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.

Cielo

iThriveMD

Semaglutide / month
Cielo: $139/moAll doses, monthly plan, compounded; $99/mo on a 3-month plan, $89/mo on 6 months, $84/mo on 12 months
iThriveMD: $299 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $199
Tirzepatide / month
Cielo: $189/moAll doses, monthly plan, compounded; $149/mo on a 3-month plan, $129/mo on 6 months, $119/mo on 12 months
iThriveMD: $399 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $299
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Cielo: $1,668
iThriveMD: $3,88713 charges
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Cielo: $2,268
iThriveMD: $5,18713 charges
State availability
Cielo: Coverage not published
iThriveMD: 2 states (CA, AZ)
Oral / sublingual option listed
Cielo: Not listed
iThriveMD: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
Cielo: Not confirmed
iThriveMD: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
Cielo: 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.

Cielo

Shoppers who want one price at every dose and can choose between a monthly plan and cheaper 3-, 6- or 12-month plans.

Reasons to consider it

  • Flat pricing regardless of dose for both semaglutide and tirzepatide, avoiding per-mg price escalation during titration
  • Free physician consult and free shipping stated as included
  • Claims 'Every batch tested', at least asserting quality-control testing exists

What to weigh up

  • The 3-, 6- and 12-month plans don't say whether they're paid up front or billed monthly, so ask before you pick one
  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only, with no brand-name option
  • The site doesn't name its pharmacy, medical director or prescribers

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

Check Cielo pricing Read the full Cielo 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.

CieloiThriveMD
Normalized Cost/Month
Cielo:
86/100
iThriveMD:
45/100
Price Transparency
Cielo:
94/100
iThriveMD:
94/100
Nationwide Access
Cielo:
24/100
iThriveMD:
42/100
Formulation Options
Cielo:
66/100
iThriveMD:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
Cielo:
80/100
iThriveMD:
95/100
Contract Flexibility
Cielo:
25/100
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.