Head-to-head · Value Score
CoreAge Rx vs Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. CoreAge Rx lands a Value Score of 93, Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center a 77. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
CoreAge Rx
#1 · Grade A+ · Best Value
Est. first month
$149/mo
Save ~89% vs brand-nameDr. Gillis' Wellness Center
#104 · Grade B- · Fair Price
Est. first month
From $149/mo (starting dose, compounded)
Save ~89% vs brand-nameThe verdict
CoreAge Rx takes it on Value Score, 93 to 77 — an est. $149/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center isn't out of it: Patients wanting sublingual ODT GLP-1 tablets or a needle-free weight-loss option.
CoreAge Rx is also our overall #1 pick across the whole deals board — a flat, all-in price on both molecules in all 50 states. That's why it wins here on the score, not just this matchup.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | CoreAge Rx | Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 93 (A+) | 77 (B-) |
| Est. first month | $149/mo | From $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~89% | ~89% |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | Not disclosed |
| Both molecules | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Watch |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
CoreAge Rx
The honest lowest price: both molecules at one flat, all-in monthly rate that never steps up after month one.
Why it's a deal
- 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 — no lock-in
The fine print
- Not the rock-bottom sticker — a couple of teaser tiers advertise lower month-one rates
- No FDA-approved brand-name option (compounded only)
- Does not yet publicly name its 503A/B pharmacy partner
Dr. 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
Why it's a deal
- 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 fine print
- 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
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Value Score.
Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores CoreAge Rx is ranked on the CoreAge Rx alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center.
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Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.