Head-to-head comparison
Nova MD vs Trimi
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Nova MD is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on 1-month and 3-month plans, with an uncommon explicit microdose program for both molecules.
$175/mo sema · $225/mo tirz · Verified July 2026
Marked down on: Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
FDAWarning letter issued to Try Nova in September 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Desk Score
Both molecules on one membership at a keen flat price, shipped free to all 50 states.
$175/mo sema · $235/mo tirz · Verified August 2026
Marked down on: Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic/Wegovy or Mounjaro/Zepbound
Trimi takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 88/100 (B+) against 65/100 (C) for Nova MD. Nova MD still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Nova MD
65/100
C
Trimi
88/100
B+
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Nova MD | Trimi |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $175/mo$175/mo (compounded) | $175/mo$175/mo month-to-month · $99/mo only on a 12-month prepay ($1,188 in one charge) |
| Tirzepatide | $225/mo$225/mo (compounded) | $235/mo$235/mo month-to-month · $125/mo only on a 12-month prepay ($1,500 in one charge) |
| Coverage | Not listed on Nova MD's site (checked July 2026) | All 50 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Lowest 3-month compounded pricing with an explicit microdose program. | Cost-first patients who want both molecules at the cheapest sticker price and don't need brand-name or oral routes. |
| Desk Score | 65/100C | 88/100B+ |
The verdict
Desk pick — TrimiTrimi takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 88/100 (B+) against 65/100 (C) for Nova MD. Nova MD still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Nova MD if…
Lowest 3-month compounded pricing with an explicit microdose program.
$175/mo sema · $225/mo tirz
FDAWarning letter issued to Try Nova in September 2025. See the FDA warning-letter database.
Choose Trimi if…
Cost-first patients who want both molecules at the cheapest sticker price and don't need brand-name or oral routes.
$175/mo sema · $235/mo tirz · All 50 states
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CoreAge Rx leads the whole ranking at 94/100
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.