MD Trim Clinic vs NovoCare Pharmacy
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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MD Trim Clinic
Best for: DO+NP-led compounded sema/tirz clinic; tiered dosing, AZ+CA telehealth + in-office, B12 anti-nausea
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NovoCare Pharmacy
Best for: branded Wegovy at the lowest manufacturer-direct self-pay price
Visit NovoCare Pharmacy →MD Trim Clinic and NovoCare Pharmacy are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, NovoCare Pharmacy starts at $149/mo, and NovoCare Pharmacy edges ahead overall (8.7 vs 5.8 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.
Pricing
MD Trim Clinic
Pricing not publicly listed.
NovoCare Pharmacy
$149/mo for 1.5 mg and 4 mg new self-pay; 4 mg offer ends 8/31/2026, then $199/mo for 4 mg
$199/mo intro = first 2 monthly fills (0.25/0.5 mg) for patients new to the offer/pharmacy, through 6/30/2026; then $349/mo standard
with commercial insurance, as little as $25/mo; subject to max savings of $100/month
What’s included
MD Trim Clinic
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Included
Lab work
Billed separately
Coaching
Billed separately
NovoCare Pharmacy
Inclusions not disclosed.
Score breakdown
Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.
MD Trim Clinic
5.8/10
NovoCare Pharmacy
8.7/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | MD Trim Clinic | NovoCare Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | — | $149/mo |
| Features | ✓8 features | 5 features |
| States Available | 2 | ✓50 |
| Compounded | — | — |
| Brand Name | — | ✓ Yes |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About MD Trim Clinic
MD Trim Clinic is a small physician-led practice in Phoenix, AZ and Novato, CA offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide via telehealth and in-person visits. Medications are dispensed from LegitScript-certified pharmacies with B12 added to reduce nausea, and programs are tiered by weekly dose (Level 1 / Level 2). Led by Dr. Brandon Shaw, D.O. and nurse practitioner Andrea Farris, N.P., the clinic includes free initial screening, physician-guided dosing titration, and ongoing team support.
Read our full MD Trim Clinic review →About NovoCare Pharmacy
Novo Nordisk's first-party direct-to-consumer pharmacy for branded Wegovy (semaglutide). Manufacturer-owned channel: Wegovy 0.25 mg / 0.5 mg starter doses at $199/month through 6/30/2026; full-dose Wegovy at $349/month standard self-pay; Wegovy HD at $399/month. Ships nationwide. Distinct from telehealth platforms that route Wegovy through NovoCare — this is the manufacturer pharmacy itself.
Read our full NovoCare Pharmacy review →Pros & Cons
MD Trim Clinic
What we like
- 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
Watch-outs
- 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
NovoCare Pharmacy
What we like
- First-party Novo Nordisk pharmacy — the most authoritative branded Wegovy channel
- $199/mo intro pricing on Wegovy 0.25/0.5 mg starter doses (through 6/30/2026), the lowest brand self-pay price
- $349/mo standard self-pay is well below the ~$1,300/mo retail list price
- Ships to all 50 states with no telehealth-platform middleman fees
- Cold-chain logistics handled directly by Novo Nordisk
- Insurance-billing path available via the NovoCare savings program
- NEW $149/mo Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide tablets, 1.5/4 mg) self-pay tier — 4 mg rises to $199/mo after 8/31/2026
Watch-outs
- Wegovy only — no Ozempic, no tirzepatide, no compounded GLP-1
- Requires an existing Wegovy prescription — no prescribing clinicians or telehealth intake
- No clinical support included — your own prescriber handles titration and side effects
- Manufacturer-set pricing can change at any time
- $199 pen intro covers only the first 2 fills for new patients (through 6/30/2026); maintenance doses are $349/mo ($399 HD)
Our Verdict
NovoCare Pharmacy edges out MD Trim Clinic with a higher overall score of 8.7/10 and is particularly strong for branded Wegovy at the lowest manufacturer-direct self-pay price. MD Trim Clinic remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for DO+NP-led compounded sema/tirz clinic; tiered dosing, AZ+CA telehealth + in-office, B12 anti-nausea.
Choose MD Trim Clinic if…
You want DO+NP-led compounded sema/tirz clinic; tiered dosing, AZ+CA telehealth + in-office, B12 anti-nausea.
Choose NovoCare Pharmacy if…
You want branded Wegovy at the lowest manufacturer-direct self-pay price and a starting price around $149/mo.
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- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
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