Head-to-head · WeighScore
NativeMed vs Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)
The verdict
Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) takes it — 68.7/100 to 66.5/100.
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 | NativeMed | Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 66.5/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #191 | #145 |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo (promotional rate, compounded) | $65/mo (0.25 mg dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $183/mo (promotional rate, compounded) | $110/mo (2.5 mg dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | 10 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #191 · C
Strengths
- LegitScript Certified (verifiable in the footer)
- Promotional pricing shown publicly: $149/mo semaglutide, $183/mo tirzepatide
- Online questionnaire intake, with a live visit added when state law requires it
Where it loses points
- Pharmacy partners aren't named — described only as 'USA-based' or 'accredited' pharmacies
- States served aren't listed publicly
- Prices are promotional — confirm whether they hold past month one or rise to the $299/$399 regular rate
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.