Drip Hydration

Drip Hydration is a company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm and on weekends, the clinic is not operational.

Drip Hydration offers mobile IV therapy services, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide weight loss injection, peptide therapy, diagnostic medical tests, NAD+ therapy, ketamine therapy, and other wellness intravenous therapies.

Drip Hydration, which was started in 2016 by Dr. Abe Malkin, is an international company that has operations in over 100 cities, Phoenix being one of them. The 3T Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company owns the company. Services that are provided in Phoenix are in the form of mobile IV therapy in homes, offices or hotels.

Background and History

Drip Hydration is an IV therapy service that started as a mobile-based company in California in 2016 by Dr. Abe Malkin. It has grown to various countries worldwide where it serves thousands of customers with customized wellness services.

The company collaborated with Ms. Judy Trinh as the sole partner to launch the services in Vietnam in 2022.

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The mission of the company is centered on affordable, at-home health and wellness services, such as weight loss treatment and IV therapies.

Services and Programs

Weight Loss Injections

• Semaglutide (combined with Glycine or Vitamin B12) and Tirzepatide (combined with Glycine or Niacinamide) is available as a weight management treatment.
• The branded medications that are used are Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Wegovy.
• Programs include online visits with health practitioners and delivery of drugs to homes. Semaglutide is a self-administered injection weekly, at home.

Mobile IV Therapy

• Mobile IV treatments are hydration, energy boosts, hangover treatment, immune support, and specialty treatments, including NAD+ Therapy, PT-141, CJC-1295, Biotin and Ketamine Therapy.
• The IVs are being administered by the registered nurses who have an ER and ICU background. Depending on the place, medical supervision can be different.

Memberships

Memberships of vitamin IV and NAD + are offered. Particular information is not revealed publicly.

Doctors and Medical Professionals

Dr. Abe Malkin – CEO & Founder
Board Certified in Family Medicine. MD/MBA from Tufts University. Trained at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles.

Dr. Neal Kumar – Co-Founder and CMO
Board Certified in Dermatology. MD/MBA from Tufts University. Residency at Rush University, Chicago.

In certain sites, some IV therapies are given as per the orders of Dr. Paul Y. Song, radiation oncologist.

Phoenix-specific semaglutide programs refer to consultation with medical providers, but do not specifically list overseeing physicians.

Registered nurses are licensed, vetted, and trained to administer IV therapy.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

• Google: 4.9/5 (191 reviews)
• Facebook: 4.4/5 (90 reviews)
• Trustpilot: 4.1/5 (236 reviews)

Some of the themes of the feedback were convenience, professional and knowledgeable staff, positive treatment outcomes, and responsive mobile service.

BBB does not accredit Drip Hydration and notes 4 complaints, two of which are not resolved. Another Phoenix company that is referred to as Mobile IV Drip is BBB accredited with the A+ rating, which represents a potential business difference or confusion.

Pricing and Value Signals

Semaglutide (with Glycine or Vitamin B12)

• $299/month (including laboratory, online doctors, prescription medicine) – Phoenix-based site.
• Conflicting price of $199/month can be found on other parts of the website.
• In other areas, it has been promoted at $129/month.

Tirzepatide (with Glycine or Niacinamide)

• $399/month per Phoenix page
• Another listing shows $299/month

Branded Medications

• Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy: $1,999/month each

IV Therapy Pricing (Phoenix)

• Starts at $150 for 1,000cc normal saline hydration
• Kids Mini Meyers and Hydration IV – $175
• Myers Cocktail – $195

Additional Costs and Discounts

• Consultation Fee: $50 for semaglutide program on some pages
• 15% off for new clients with code DRIPWELCOME15
• Other deals include 10% discount to first time clients.

The pricing discrepancies are evident on different pages, which means that they need to be confirmed by potential customers.

Verification Notes

Licensing and Credentials: The medical personnel overseeing semaglutide programs in Phoenix are not called out directly, but it is stated that medical providers are present.

Pricing Transparency: Prices of semaglutide and tirzepatide programs are irregularly displayed across the different pages of the site and in this case, it may be confusing.

Business Accreditation: Drip Hydration is not BBB accredited and has not responded to complaints. Also, there is the BBB accredited business in the city of Phoenix, called Mobile IV Drip, which may cause confusion or various entities.

Treatment Verification: There are no independent clinical studies that can be used to confirm the efficacy of treatments being offered.

Medical Disclaimer: The contents of the websites are said to be purely informational. The patients should see a doctor before initiating any treatments. The designation of therapy is termed as marketing descriptions rather than guarantees and endorsements.

Potential Conflicts: The discrepancies between the reported prices, accreditation, and lack of clear control over the weight loss programs underline the significance of the due diligence on the part of the patients.