Head-to-head · WeighScore
Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy vs Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)
The verdict
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) takes it — 65.5/100 to 59.4/100.
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) is a Direct Primary Care membership rather than the usual direct-to-consumer GLP-1 marketplace.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Garcia Weight Loss, Aesthetics & Hormone Therapy | Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 59.4/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #342 | #219 |
| Semaglutide | $400/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $85/mo (0.25-0.75 mg band, membership required, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $133/mo (1.25-2.5 mg band, membership required, compounded) |
| Coverage | 1 state | 10 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
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
Graded #219 · 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
- The medication price is on top of an $89/mo direct-primary-care membership, which the FAQ states does not include the drug — all-in is about $174/mo for semaglutide and $222/mo for tirzepatide
- Prices are published as dose BANDS rather than per dose, and the cheapest tirzepatide band starts at 1.25 mg, below the 2.5 mg labelled starting dose
- The pricing is rendered entirely in JavaScript, so nothing on the page is readable without running the site's bundle
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved finished products
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.