Head-to-head · Cost-Efficiency Index
TrueMe vs Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
Two GLP-1 programs on the bench, scored on the same six factors. Here's how their real cost of ownership compares — and which one we'd start with.
TrueMe
Cost-first shoppers who want flat all-inclusive GLP-1 pricing, no membership — in its six states.
Visit TrueMeDr. Gillis' Wellness Center
Cost-first shoppers who want maine-based or Central-Maine patients wanting an experienced, board-certified physician offering sublingual ODT GLP-1 options.
Visit Dr. Gillis' Wellness CenterThe verdict
TrueMe takes it, leading the Cost-Efficiency Index 66 to 65. TrueMe is a cash-pay telehealth brand offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with added B vitamins, alongside NAD+, sermorelin and glutathione. Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center still earns a C — Cost-first shoppers who want maine-based or Central-Maine patients wanting an experienced, board-certified physician offering sublingual ODT GLP-1 options.
Worth knowing either way: our overall #1 pick is CoreAge Rx (Cost-Efficiency Index 94/100 — the top of the ranking). See how it stacks up: CoreAge Rx vs TrueMe.
Factor by factor
Both providers scored on our six Cost-Efficiency Index factors. The stronger side on each row is marked in teal.
Normalized Cost/Month
Price Transparency
Nationwide Access
Formulation Options
Clinical Oversight
Contract Flexibility
Pricing, coverage & formulary
The disclosed facts behind the scores. Lower price wins its row (teal).
| Spec | TrueMe | Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Efficiency Index | 66/100 | 65/100 |
| Semaglutide / mo | $159/mo (compounded) | $250/mo (starting dose, compounded oral) |
| Tirzepatide / mo | $189/mo (compounded) | $325/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Semaglutide / yr (modeled) | $1,908 | $3,000 |
| Tirzepatide / yr (modeled) | $2,268 | $3,900 |
| Coverage | 6 states | All 50 states |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Rank here | #152 | #159 |
TrueMe
66/100Where the value is
- One price covers consultation, medication, shipping, supplies and provider support, and the site states there are no separate membership fees
- Same price at every dose, so the cost does not climb as a provider titrates the dose upward
- Full pricing is published up front — no intake form is required before you can see what you will pay
The tradeoffs
- Serves only six states (AZ, CO, MO, PA, TX, WI), far narrower coverage than most national GLP-1 telehealth
- Prices marketed per month are charged every 4 weeks at checkout — 13 charges a year, not 12
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
65/100Where the value is
- Led by a board-certified physician/surgeon with 25+ years of experience per the practice's own materials
- Offers a broad GLP-1 menu — semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide — in both injectable and needle-free sublingual ODT form
- No long-term contracts; flexible weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly dosing cadence
The tradeoffs
- The advertised '$149 starting dose' is just that — a starting dose. The practice's own dedicated pricing page lists semaglutide 'Starting at $250/Month' and tirzepatide 'Starting at $325/month,' both well above the promotional figure
- Nationwide/all-50-states coverage could not be confirmed on the practice's own site; third-party directories describe it as a Central Maine practice
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes the Cost-Efficiency Index. Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; prices change — confirm on the provider's site. Not medical advice. See our disclosure.