Verdict94/ 100
Grade A · #1CoreAge Rx
The most honest middle of the market: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price.
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CoreAge Rx vs Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
Two GLP-1 providers, compared side by side on The Verdict Score — our published six-factor rubric. Same yardstick, and no score is adjusted for payment.
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Pricing sources checked: CoreAge Rx: August 2026 · Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center: Check date not recorded
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Verdict75/ 100
Grade C · #78Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
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
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 75/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center still earns its place — patients wanting sublingual ODT GLP-1 tablets or a needle-free weight-loss option.
The score compares published program terms and features; it does not measure clinical outcomes or predict which treatment will suit you.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results69
92
Real-world results69
97Price honesty64
97
Price honesty64
96Prescriber access88
96
Prescriber access88
88Formulary choice64
88
Formulary choice64
95Cancellation fairness92
95
Cancellation fairness92
93Member support74
93
Member support74
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 75/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
CoreAge Rx
What we like
- Flat, all-in monthly price with no intro-rate step-ups after month one
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on one account
- Available in all 50 states
- Straightforward, low-friction cancellation
The caveats
- Not the cheapest — flat-price challengers like Trimi Health and Alan Meds undercut its sticker price
- No FDA-approved brand-name option (compounded only)
- Does not yet publicly name its 503A/B pharmacy partner
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
What we like
- Sublingual ODT tablets offered as needle-free alternative
- Broad GLP-1 menu: semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide
- Transparent pricing: $150 starting dose, plans from $149/mo
- Led by board-certified physician/surgeon with 25+ years experience
- No contracts; flexible weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cadence
The caveats
- Specific dose-tier pricing beyond starting plan not detailed
- Compounded vs brand not explicitly stated for all meds
- Smaller clinic vs national telehealth brands
- State licensing list not published
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
Visit CoreAge Rx Read the full CoreAge Rx review →Also worth a look
Patients wanting sublingual ODT GLP-1 tablets or a needle-free weight-loss option.
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Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Verdict Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.