Head-to-head · WeighScore
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center vs Transcarent
The verdict
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center takes it — 67/100 to 55.2/100.
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. 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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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center | Transcarent |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 67/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #169 | #445 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #169 · C
Strengths
- 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
Where it loses points
- 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
Graded #445 · C
Strengths
- Comprehensive Weight Health pathway from lifestyle to GLP-1s to surgery
- Care team of doctors, nurses and pharmacists supports medication use
- Uses direct pharma contracts and a transparent PBM to cut costs
- Integrates bariatric surgery navigation alongside medication
- Built on 15 years of Surgery Center of Excellence experience
Where it loses points
- Distributed only via employers and health plans, no direct cash-pay
- GLP-1 access depends on whether the plan covers the medication
- No public individual monthly pricing
- Not available to consumers without an eligible employer or plan
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.