Head-to-head · WeighScore
Effecty vs Fidelity Medical Clinic
The verdict
Effecty takes it — 83.7/100 to 68.7/100.
Effecty grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Mid-market pricing offset by brand-name access and LegitScript verification, all 50 states.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Effecty | Fidelity Medical Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 83.7/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | B | C |
| Scorecard rank | #29 | #137 |
| Semaglutide | $160/mo | $99/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $240/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #29 · B
Strengths
- Brand-name access
- LegitScript-verified, all 50 states
- Both molecules
Where it loses points
- Higher pricing ($160/$240)
- Injection-only
- Not a value leader
Graded #137 · C
Strengths
- Low-cost compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from $99/month
- Injectable or oral options with a free telehealth consultation
- Ships nationally; clinic-plus-telehealth hybrid
Where it loses points
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved finished products
- Local Tampa clinic with national telehealth — experience may vary
- Public state list is not enumerated
- Cash-pay model
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.