Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Belle Health
The verdict
Belle Health takes it — 77/100 to 55.9/100.
Belle Health grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Belle Health is a national DTC telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with flat-rate pricing — the same monthly cost at every dose, with no escalation surcharge as you titrate up.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Belle Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 77/100 |
| Grade | C | C+ |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #48 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $119/mo |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $199/mo (all doses, 3-month plan, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
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
Graded #48 · C+
Strengths
- Five named compounding pharmacy partners disclosed (Striker, Strive, OptioRx, Enovex, Braun PharmaCare)
- Flat-rate pricing — $119/mo semaglutide, $199/mo tirzepatide — doesn't rise at higher doses
- Free weekly registered-dietitian sessions included
- Operating since 2017
- LegitScript Certified
Where it loses points
- $199 tirzepatide price requires a 3-month bundle commitment
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
- Multi-pharmacy model — formulations may differ across orders
- FDA issued this company a warning letter dated 20 February 2026; the letter is public in FDA's warning-letter database
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.