Head-to-head · WeighScore
Blue Sky MD vs Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy
The verdict
Blue Sky MD takes it — 67.7/100 to 59.4/100.
Blue Sky MD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Blue Sky MD is a LegitScript-certified medical weight-loss practice founded in 2008 with seven North Carolina clinics and telehealth visits available.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Blue Sky MD | Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 67.7/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #157 | #342 |
| Semaglutide | $160/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $400/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $240/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 1 state | 1 state |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #157 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript certified and physician-led since 2008; one of the most established GLP-1 practices in the Southeast
- Compounded semaglutide from $40/week (~$160/month) and tirzepatide from $60/week (~$240/month) — well below brand-name cost
- Comprehensive program includes 1-on-1 wellness coaching, nutrition plans, hormone analysis, and a proprietary mobile app
- Medication shipped directly to patients’ homes within 3–5 business days; telehealth visits available
- Insurance accepted in many cases; affordable self-pay options for uninsured patients
Where it loses points
- Geographic reach unclear — physical clinics in NC only; telehealth states beyond NC unconfirmed despite 'from virtually anywhere' claim
- Pricing quoted per-week ($40 sema / $60 tirz) rather than per-month; higher-dose pricing not disclosed
- Must enroll in full medical weight-loss program to access GLP-1 medications — medication-only Rx not offered
- No explicit lab testing protocol published; online FAQ does not confirm labs are included
- Small regional provider vs. national platforms; limited provider footprint outside North Carolina
Graded #342 · C
Strengths
- Established since 2000 with 4 Tampa Bay locations and 50,000+ patients treated
- GLP-1 program includes full metabolic and hormone lab panel
- Medication and supplies shipped directly to your door from partner pharmacy
- Free 15-minute consultation; both weekly-visit (Premier) and monthly-visit (Standard) tiers
- LegitScript transparency certification listed in footer
Where it loses points
- Florida only — 4 locations in Tampa Bay metro area only
- Pricing not publicly listed on website ($400/month per Facebook ad)
- Specific GLP-1 drug (semaglutide vs tirzepatide) not disclosed on site
- Telemedicine availability not confirmed on site despite Facebook ad claims
- In-person visit model less convenient than fully online telehealth providers
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.