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iThriveMD vs Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center

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

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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.

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The comparison in brief

iThriveMD has the higher Cost-Efficiency Index: 66/100 versus 65/100. 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

iThriveMD
2 states (CA, AZ)
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
Maine clinic; telehealth eligibility by phone

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.

iThriveMD

Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center

Semaglutide / month
iThriveMD: $299 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $199
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: $200/moStarting injection dose, compounded
Tirzepatide / month
iThriveMD: $399 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $299
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: $300/moStarting dose, compounded
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
iThriveMD: $3,88713 charges
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: $2,400
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
iThriveMD: $5,18713 charges
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: $3,600
State availability
iThriveMD: 2 states (CA, AZ)
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: Maine clinic; telehealth eligibility by phone
Oral / sublingual option listed
iThriveMD: Not listed
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: Yes
Brand-name access listed
iThriveMD: Not confirmed
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
iThriveMD: October 2026
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: 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.

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

Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center

Maine patients who want a board-certified physician with in-person clinics and a sublingual GLP-1 option.

Reasons to consider it

  • Led by a board-certified physician and surgeon
  • Publishes starting monthly injection prices and offers separate oral options
  • Complimentary consultations and monthly follow-ups

What to weigh up

  • A separate $150 semaglutide promotion covers only a starting dose; the medication page now starts at $200/$300 monthly
  • Higher-dose prices are not published
  • Nationwide telehealth is claimed without a published state eligibility list; call to confirm your state

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

Check Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center pricing Read the full Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center 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.

iThriveMDDr. Gillis' Wellness Center
Normalized Cost/Month
iThriveMD:
45/100
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center:
52/100
Price Transparency
iThriveMD:
94/100
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center:
78/100
Nationwide Access
iThriveMD:
42/100
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center:
24/100
Formulation Options
iThriveMD:
66/100
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center:
82/100
Clinical Oversight
iThriveMD:
95/100
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center:
89/100
Contract Flexibility
iThriveMD:
67/100
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center:
83/100

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.