Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Fitness RX
The verdict
Fitness RX takes it — 76.7/100 to 55.9/100.
Fitness RX grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Fitness RX (fitnessrx.com) is a GLP-1 weight-loss program that bundles medication with fitness and nutrition coaching across a three-phase plan.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Fitness RX |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 76.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #50 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $119/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $119/mo (promotional rate, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
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 #50 · C
Strengths
- $119/mo all-in including medication, 1:1 physician consults, and unlimited messaging ($100-off-for-life intro promo)
- Both compounded (injectable + sublingual semaglutide/tirzepatide) and brand GLP-1 (Wegovy, Zepbound)
- Integrated fitness and nutrition/behavioral coaching (linked to the BodyFX brand)
- Publishes Terms, Privacy, and data-privacy policies; links to LegitScript verification
Where it loses points
- Promo-driven landing page; compounding pharmacy and legal entity not named
- Tirzepatide and brand pricing may differ from the advertised $119/mo plan
- LegitScript status links to a CAPTCHA-gated checker — not independently confirmed here
- Exact drug and dose are shown only after the intake quiz
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.