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iThriveMD vs LeanDose

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.

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

LeanDose

Provider comparison

Shoppers in one of its 17 served states who don't mind an undisclosed price increase after month one.

Semaglutide / month
$159For the first month (starting dose, compounded; refill price not published)
Tirzepatide / month
$279For the first month (starting dose, compounded; refill price not published)
Index 66/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

Check LeanDose 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

iThriveMD
2 states (CA, AZ)
LeanDose
17 states (published list)

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

LeanDose

Semaglutide / month
iThriveMD: $299 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $199
LeanDose: $159For the first month (starting dose, compounded; refill price not published)
Tirzepatide / month
iThriveMD: $399 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $299
LeanDose: $279For the first month (starting dose, compounded; refill price not published)
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
iThriveMD: $3,88713 charges
LeanDose: $1,908
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
iThriveMD: $5,18713 charges
LeanDose: $3,348
State availability
iThriveMD: 2 states (CA, AZ)
LeanDose: 17 states (published list)
Oral / sublingual option listed
iThriveMD: Not listed
LeanDose: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
iThriveMD: Not confirmed
LeanDose: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
iThriveMD: October 2026
LeanDose: 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

LeanDose

Shoppers in one of its 17 served states who don't mind an undisclosed price increase after month one.

Reasons to consider it

  • Names its actual compounding pharmacy (Striker Pharmacy) unlike most competitors
  • Real LegitScript certification badge with verifiable link
  • Explicit published states-served list

What to weigh up

  • Headline prices are explicitly 'first month' only -- ongoing renewal price is never disclosed
  • Only serves 17 states
  • No named medical director

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

Check LeanDose pricing Read the full LeanDose 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.

iThriveMDLeanDose
Normalized Cost/Month
iThriveMD:
45/100
LeanDose:
65/100
Price Transparency
iThriveMD:
94/100
LeanDose:
78/100
Nationwide Access
iThriveMD:
42/100
LeanDose:
52/100
Formulation Options
iThriveMD:
66/100
LeanDose:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
iThriveMD:
95/100
LeanDose:
79/100
Contract Flexibility
iThriveMD:
67/100
LeanDose:
55/100

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.