Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs DoctorAdam
The verdict
DoctorAdam takes it — 75.7/100 to 55.9/100.
DoctorAdam grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. DoctorAdam is a Shopify-based telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in both injection and oral tablet forms, with flat all-in monthly pricing covering physician evaluation,…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | DoctorAdam |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 75.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #55 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $129/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $229/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | 44 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
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 #55 · C
Strengths
- Offers both injection and oral tablet forms of compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Flat all-in pricing — physician evaluation, medication, and free shipping included
- Named pharmacy partners: Olympia Pharmaceuticals (Orlando, FL) and Carie Boyd Pharmaceuticals (Irving, TX)
- LegitScript certified with 4.8/5 Trustpilot score from 5,400+ reviews and 100K+ patients
- No hidden fees, no required recurring commitment, full refund if not prescribed
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved individual drugs
- No labs or dedicated coaching disclosed on public pages
- Only 44 states served — AK, MA, MS, NJ, RI, and VT excluded despite homepage '50 states' claim
- Dose-tier pricing not published; only starting prices visible without quiz
- Shopify-based store rather than a dedicated health platform
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.