Head-to-head comparison
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center vs Idgie Health
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center is a Maine-based clinic (Oakland) offering nationwide telehealth for GLP-1 weight loss. It prescribes semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide in both injectable and subli
From $149/mo (lowest dose rung) sema · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Specific dose-tier pricing beyond starting plan not detailed
Desk Score
Publishes the amount billed today at every rung and states its 503A class — beside a recurring Membership Fee that appears only in the Terms.
$149/mo sema · $229/mo tirz · Verified September 2026
Marked down on: Both headlines are the six-month prepay: "From $114" against $149 a month, and "From $171" against $229.
Idgie Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 81/100 (B−) against 78/100 (C+) for Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center. Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
78/100
C+
Idgie Health
81/100
B−
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center | Idgie Health |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | From $149/molowest dose rung$149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $149/mo$149/mo month-to-month (compounded; $114 only on a 6-month prepay) |
| Tirzepatide | Not listed on Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center's site (checked July 2026) | $229/mo$229/mo month-to-month (compounded; $171 only on a 6-month prepay) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | A state-availability page is published |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Patients wanting sublingual ODT GLP-1 tablets or a needle-free weight-loss option. | Someone who wants the whole ladder in the open and will ask what the membership is before starting. |
| Desk Score | 78/100C+ | 81/100B− |
The verdict
Desk pick — Idgie HealthIdgie Health takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 81/100 (B−) against 78/100 (C+) for Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center. Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center if…
Patients wanting sublingual ODT GLP-1 tablets or a needle-free weight-loss option.
From $149/mo (lowest dose rung) sema · All 50 states
Choose Idgie Health if…
Someone who wants the whole ladder in the open and will ask what the membership is before starting.
$149/mo sema · $229/mo tirz · A state-availability page is published
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
Whichever of these two you lean toward, our #1-rated provider outscores them both. One price at every dose, both molecules, all 50 states. The $99 and $149 figures are 12-month plans paid up front, not a monthly bill.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.