Head-to-head · WeighScore
MD Trim Clinic vs Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)
The verdict
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) takes it — 68.7/100 to 56.1/100.
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 | MD Trim Clinic | Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 56.1/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #422 | #144 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $65/mo (0.25 mg dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $110/mo (2.5 mg dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | 10 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #422 · C
Strengths
- Physician DO + NP team (Dr. Brandon Shaw, D.O. and Andrea Farris, N.P.) provides strong clinical oversight
- Compounded meds from LegitScript-certified pharmacies — higher supply-chain trust than many small practices
- Tiered dosing structure (Level 1 / Level 2) with B12 added to reduce nausea side effects
- Both telehealth and in-person options available (AZ Phoenix and CA Novato offices)
- Partnered mobile IV services available for enhanced nausea management and hydration support
Where it loses points
- Pricing not disclosed publicly — must contact clinic for quotes, limiting upfront comparison shopping
- Only AZ and CA confirmed — very limited geographic reach, excludes nearly all of the US
- No LegitScript certification for the clinic itself (only pharmacy partners are LegitScript-certified)
- Small practice with limited online presence and no published patient reviews or outcomes data
- No labs, coaching, or monitoring protocols disclosed on the site
Graded #144 · 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.