Head-to-head · WeighScore
HeliMeds vs iThriveMD
The verdict
HeliMeds takes it — 68.3/100 to 66.7/100, but only just.
HeliMeds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. HeliMeds offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide as well as brand-name Wegovy and Zepbound. iThriveMD 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 | HeliMeds | iThriveMD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 68.3/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #148 | #180 |
| Semaglutide | $1,599/mo (brand Wegovy) | $299/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $399/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #148 · C
Strengths
- Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options available
- LegitScript certified (#368688)
- Compounded semaglutide from $99 — competitive pricing
Where it loses points
- State availability not publicly disclosed
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved (stated on site)
- Also a broader health platform (sexual health, energy)
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.