Head-to-head comparison
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center vs Nirwana 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
Nirwana Health (nirwanahealth.com) is a telehealth service offering compounded GLP-1 weight loss plus hair, sexual-wellness, and longevity care through licensed providers.
$149/mo sema · $229/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Prescribing medical group and compounding pharmacy are not named on the site
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 78/100 (C+) against 64/100 (C) for Nirwana Health. Nirwana Health 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+
Nirwana Health
64/100
C
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center | Nirwana Health |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | From $149/molowest dose rung$149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $149/mo$149/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not listed on Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center's site (checked July 2026) | $229/mo$229/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not listed on Nirwana Health's site (checked July 2026) |
| 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. | Shoppers wanting oral or injectable compounded GLP-1 with no membership and cheaper multi-month plans. |
| Desk Score | 78/100C+ | 64/100C |
The verdict
Desk pick — Dr. Gillis' Wellness CenterDr. Gillis' Wellness Center takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 78/100 (C+) against 64/100 (C) for Nirwana Health. Nirwana Health 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 Nirwana Health if…
Shoppers wanting oral or injectable compounded GLP-1 with no membership and cheaper multi-month plans.
$149/mo sema · $229/mo tirz
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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.