Head-to-head · WeighScore
Alan Meds vs Ascend Medical
The verdict
Alan Meds takes it — 71.1/100 to 55.9/100.
Alan Meds grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with multiple administration formats including microdosing and oral options.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Alan Meds | Ascend Medical |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 71.1/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #98 | #425 |
| Semaglutide | $158/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $295/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 46 states | 2 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
Graded #98 · C
Strengths
- Aggressively low monthly pricing
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Compounded GLP-1 access
- Multiple administration formats
Where it loses points
- Limited public information on program details
Graded #425 · C
Strengths
- Whole-person virtual primary care that includes a medical weight loss program
- Staffed by licensed MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs
- Integrates weight loss with primary, mental health and diabetes care
- Clear state availability (Georgia and Texas)
Where it loses points
- Available only in Georgia and Texas
- Specific GLP-1 medications and branded-vs-compounded status not published
- No pricing disclosed on public pages
- Weight loss is one service among many, not a dedicated GLP-1 specialist
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.