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MD Total Wellness vs iThriveMD

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

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MD Total Wellness

Provider comparison

Orange County residents who want a GLP-1 program with in-person visits and monthly follow-ups at a local physician-owned clinic.

Semaglutide / month
$299/moCompounded, any dose after a $199 first month
Tirzepatide / month
$399/moCompounded, any dose after a $299 first month
Index 67/100 · Grade CChecked October 2026

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

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The comparison in brief

MD Total Wellness 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

MD Total Wellness
California only
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.

MD Total Wellness

iThriveMD

Semaglutide / month
MD Total Wellness: $299/moCompounded, any dose after a $199 first month
iThriveMD: $299 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $199
Tirzepatide / month
MD Total Wellness: $399/moCompounded, any dose after a $299 first month
iThriveMD: $399 every 28 daysAll doses, compounded; first cycle $299
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
MD Total Wellness: $3,588
iThriveMD: $3,88713 charges
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
MD Total Wellness: $4,788
iThriveMD: $5,18713 charges
State availability
MD Total Wellness: California only
iThriveMD: 2 states (CA, AZ)
Oral / sublingual option listed
MD Total Wellness: Not listed
iThriveMD: Not listed
Brand-name access listed
MD Total Wellness: Not confirmed
iThriveMD: Not confirmed
Provider facts checked
MD Total Wellness: 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.

MD Total Wellness

Orange County residents who want a GLP-1 program with in-person visits and monthly follow-ups at a local physician-owned clinic.

Reasons to consider it

  • Prices are published: semaglutide $199 for the first month then $299 at every dose, tirzepatide $299 then $399 at every dose
  • Pay-as-you-go monthly pricing with no contract, and the price includes the medication and the care
  • Run by a named surgeon, Dr. Oliak, and a physician assistant, with monthly visits to adjust the dose

What to weigh up

  • You need to visit the clinic in Brea, California; telehealth follow-ups are only for established patients
  • The lower first-month figures apply to the starting dose only
  • The compounding pharmacy behind its medication isn't named

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

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.

MD Total WellnessiThriveMD
Normalized Cost/Month
MD Total Wellness:
46/100
iThriveMD:
45/100
Price Transparency
MD Total Wellness:
94/100
iThriveMD:
94/100
Nationwide Access
MD Total Wellness:
42/100
iThriveMD:
42/100
Formulation Options
MD Total Wellness:
66/100
iThriveMD:
66/100
Clinical Oversight
MD Total Wellness:
89/100
iThriveMD:
95/100
Contract Flexibility
MD Total Wellness:
83/100
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.