Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs BiltRx
The verdict
BiltRx takes it — 75.3/100 to 55.9/100.
BiltRx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. BiltRx is a US health-optimization telehealth platform spanning men's health, women's health, aesthetics and weight loss that offers compounded and brand-name GLP-1 medications.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | BiltRx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 75.3/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #57 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $125/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $129/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| 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 #57 · C
Strengths
- Very low starting prices (semaglutide from 125 dollars, tirzepatide from 129 dollars)
- LegitScript verified and HIPAA compliant
- Names its 503A compounding pharmacies (Boothwyn and Southend)
- Offers both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options
Where it loses points
- Covered states are behind a check-availability gate, not listed
- Starting prices may rise depending on plan and dose
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.