Head-to-head · WeighScore
eMI Aesthetics vs Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)
The verdict
eMI Aesthetics takes it — 70.1/100 to 68.7/100, but only just.
eMI Aesthetics grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. eMI Aesthetics is a US direct-to-consumer telehealth brand offering doctor-guided GLP-1 weight loss programs to eligible patients in all 50 states. Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) 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 | eMI Aesthetics | Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 70.1/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #113 | #145 |
| Semaglutide | $179/mo (all doses, compounded) | $65/mo (0.25 mg dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $110/mo (2.5 mg dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 10 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #113 · C
Strengths
- Available to eligible patients in all 50 states
- Offers both semaglutide and tirzepatide, plus an oral semaglutide option
- Intake and provider visits run through OpenLoop Health, an established telehealth network
Where it loses points
- Full per-drug pricing is not shown before intake; only an 'as low as 179/month' starting rate is published
- No fill pharmacy or named medical director is publicly listed
- Support appears limited to email, with no phone number or hours published
Graded #145 · C
Strengths
- Direct Primary Care model integrates GLP-1 with continuous primary care — unlike most direct-to-consumer platforms
- GLP-1 at wholesale cost with no markup — semaglutide from $65/mo, tirzepatide from $110/mo (members only)
- Unlimited primary care visits, direct text access, and same-day care bundled in the $89/mo membership
- Routine labs and thousands of medications included in membership — no surprise bills
- Per-dose pricing shown publicly for all 8 dose tiers of both semaglutide and tirzepatide
Where it loses points
- 10 states only (WA, NM, AZ, UT, FL, DC, KS, OK, VA, GA) — limited vs 50-state platforms
- Membership required to access wholesale pricing — $89/mo adds ~$1,068/yr in fixed cost
- 503A pharmacy partners not named
- LegitScript certification not mentioned on the site
- Medical director and corporate legal entity not disclosed
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.