Head-to-head · WeighScore
FuturHealth vs iThriveMD
The verdict
iThriveMD takes it — 66.7/100 to 65.6/100, but only just.
iThriveMD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. iThriveMD is a longevity and metabolic-health clinic (physical locations plus telehealth) offering compounded GLP-1 weight loss — semaglutide (from $299/mo) and tirzepatide (from $399/mo), plus microdosing… FuturHealth is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | FuturHealth | iThriveMD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 65.6/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #215 | #180 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo (compounded) | $299/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $399/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #215 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Certified and HITRUST Certified
- Brand-name and oral GLP-1s on one platform: Wegovy injection and pill, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Foundayo
- Early direct-to-consumer access to Foundayo (orforglipron), the new oral non-peptide GLP-1
- Bundled registered-dietitian nutrition guidance — uncommon among pure-Rx telehealths
Where it loses points
- Active lawsuit (Wilson v. FuturHealth) alleging unauthorized access to G-Plans subscriber data
- BBB complaints describe recurring charges without medication received — confirm cancellation flow first
- Pharmacy partners described only as 'licensed, U.S.-based' with no specific 503A/503B names
- Pricing not shown until after the qualification questionnaire or portal login
- Front-end brand built on SteadyMD and OpenLoop infrastructure, not a first-party prescriber
Graded #180 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide (from $299/mo) and tirzepatide (from $399/mo), plus microdosing tirzepatide programs
- Lab testing and personalized protocols with a medical team; free initial consultation
- Very thorough legal/policy suite (Terms, Privacy, EUA, Shipping, Returns, CCPA)
- Broad longevity menu: hormones (HRT/TRT), NAD+, peptides, IV therapy, sexual health, diagnostics
Where it loses points
- Premium pricing — higher than budget compounded-GLP-1 competitors (lowest rates need 'preferred pricing')
- Headline GLP-1 pricing is 'starting at'; full cost depends on dose and program length
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- Not LegitScript-certified (no certification displayed)
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.