Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Eloria
The verdict
Eloria takes it — 65.4/100 to 55.9/100.
Eloria grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Eloria is a clinician-led GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth platform operated by Arora Health & Aesthetics.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Eloria |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #224 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $179/mo (starting dose, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| 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 #224 · C
Strengths
- Compounded GLP-1 injections from $179/mo and oral dissolving tablets from $249/mo, with no membership or hidden fees
- Also offers brand Wegovy (pill or injection) on a $99/mo membership plus medication cost
- Board-certified providers (via Arora Health & Aesthetics) and US-licensed pharmacies
- HSA/FSA accepted, free shipping on every order, and 24/7 support
- Full published compliance suite (Terms, Privacy, Refund, Shipping, Physician Code of Conduct, Consent to Telehealth)
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved - not brand Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro
- State availability varies and is not published - only where providers are licensed and pharmacies can dispense
- The compounding pharmacy partner is not named (US-licensed pharmacies only)
- No LegitScript certification displayed
- Brand Wegovy uses a separate $99/mo membership-plus-medication-cost model
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.