Head-to-head · WeighScore
Defy Medical vs Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy
The verdict
Defy Medical takes it — 60.2/100 to 59.4/100, but only just.
Defy Medical grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Defy Medical is a long-running telehealth clinic, best known for hormone replacement, that also prescribes GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy 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 | Defy Medical | Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 60.2/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #325 | #342 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $400/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 1 state |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #325 · C
Strengths
- Multiple GLP-1 options: semaglutide, tirzepatide, liraglutide
- Offers injection, ODT, and oral drop delivery forms
- Comprehensive blood testing and named medical director
- Established clinic with strong Trustpilot review volume
Where it loses points
- GLP-1 pricing not published on the website
- States served and shipping limits not disclosed
- Compounded versus brand status not stated online
- Lab-heavy, consult-first model may cost more upfront
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.