Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs ElitePhysiqMD
The verdict
ElitePhysiqMD takes it — 67.6/100 to 55.9/100.
ElitePhysiqMD grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. ElitePhysiqMD is a physician-led telehealth platform prescribing compounded semaglutide (from $145/mo) and tirzepatide (from $315/mo subscription) to patients in all 50 states.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | ElitePhysiqMD |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #165 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $145/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $315/mo (starting dose, 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 #165 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $145/mo subscription with no video calls and cancel-anytime policy
- LegitScript certified, HIPAA-compliant; prescriptions from board-certified physicians via 5-min online assessment
- Medications from US-licensed 503A/503B compounding pharmacies, shipped discreetly in 5–7 business days
- HSA/FSA eligible; accepts all 50 states with no insurance required
- Peptide therapy also available: NAD+, sermorelin, CJC-1295/ipamorelin, GHK-Cu, and glutathione
Where it loses points
- Required $49 telehealth visit is added to every order, increasing effective monthly cost above the headline price
- No labs disclosed; medication plans don't appear to include bloodwork or baseline testing
- No dietitian, coaching, or nutrition support mentioned; program is medication-only
- Tirzepatide subscription price ($315/mo) is above the mid-range for compounded tirzepatide
- Newer platform (founded late 2025); no Trustpilot rating or public patient reviews found
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.