Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Candor Rx
The verdict
Candor Rx takes it — 74.8/100 to 55.9/100.
Candor Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Candor Rx (candorrx.com) is a GLP-1 telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with flat, dose-independent pricing marketed as '$95/month, any dose, forever.' Semaglutide starts as…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Candor Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 74.8/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #60 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $99/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| 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 #60 · C
Strengths
- Flat, dose-independent pricing marketed as '$95/month, any dose, forever' — no upcharge as your dose increases
- Low starting prices: compounded semaglutide as low as $99/mo and tirzepatide as low as $149/mo
- Medication ships in about 48 hours and you can cancel anytime
- Simple, transparent GLP-1 focus with pricing shown up front before signup
Where it loses points
- Prescribing medical group and compounding pharmacy are not named on the site
- States of operation are not published; confirm eligibility during intake
- No LegitScript certification is displayed
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved finished products
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.