Head-to-head · WeighScore
DreamHug Medical vs Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy
The verdict
Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy takes it — 59.4/100 to 57.9/100, but only just.
Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Established Tampa Bay medical weight-loss clinic operating since 2000 with four Florida locations. DreamHug Medical 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 | DreamHug Medical | Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 57.9/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #386 | #342 |
| Semaglutide | $188/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $400/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $238/mo (starting dose, compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 1 state |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #386 · C
Strengths
- Florida business address disclosed publicly (Pompano Beach, FL) — more transparency than many DTC competitors
- 100% money-back guarantee if you're not approved
- Telehealth-only with claimed all-50-state coverage via an 11,000-doctor network
- LegitScript logo displayed
Where it loses points
- Tirzepatide not mentioned — semaglutide-only, narrower scope than competitors
- Pricing not disclosed — fully gated behind sign-up
- LegitScript ID number not shown (only the logo)
- Pharmacy partner not disclosed
- Named medical director not disclosed
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.