Head-to-head · WeighScore
PreventiveMD vs Primary Clinic (Direct GLP)
The verdict
PreventiveMD takes it — 76.1/100 to 68.7/100.
PreventiveMD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. PreventiveMD is a physician-guided telehealth platform for GLP-1 weight loss and peptide therapy, offering compounded semaglutide from $83/mo all-in and compounded tirzepatide from $97/mo all-in, plus brand…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | PreventiveMD | Primary Clinic (Direct GLP) |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 76.1/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #53 | #145 |
| Semaglutide | $83/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $65/mo (0.25 mg dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $97/mo (starting dose, compounded) | $110/mo (2.5 mg dose, promotional rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | 36 states | 10 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #53 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $83/mo and tirzepatide from $97/mo, billed as one all-in monthly price
- Brand Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo (oral GLP-1) available on the same platform
- US-licensed provider reviews requests within 24 hours — no video visit required
- You aren't charged until a provider approves; checkout places an authorization hold only
- LegitScript-certified; works exclusively with state-licensed US 503A compounding pharmacies
Where it loses points
- Individual compounding pharmacy partners are not publicly named
- Not available in 14 states + DC, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and Wisconsin
- Brand Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo require a $49/mo membership fee on top of medication cost
- 'As low as' pricing — actual monthly cost can be higher depending on your plan
- Orders become non-refundable once provider review or pharmacy fulfillment begins
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.