Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs CoraDoc
The verdict
CoraDoc takes it — 76.5/100 to 55.9/100.
CoraDoc grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. CoraDoc is a nationwide (all 50 states) doctor-prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide (from $99/mo) and tirzepatide (from $165/mo) as flat, no-subscription programs.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | CoraDoc |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #49 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $99/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $165/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #426 · 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 #49 · C
Strengths
- Low flat pricing — compounded semaglutide from $99/mo, tirzepatide from $165/mo, no subscription
- Triple Free Promise: free provider visit, free 2-day shipping, and free supplies included
- Available in all 50 states; HSA/FSA plus Afterpay/Klarna/Affirm; full refund if not approved
- Full legal suite published (Terms, Privacy, Refund Policy); board-certified providers
Where it loses points
- Lowest $99 price is the longest-commitment tier (programs range about $99-$199/mo)
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- 'LegitScript Certified' is stated prominently but was not independently verified here
- Operating legal entity not clearly named on the site
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.