Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs GetRelief Rx
The verdict
GetRelief Rx takes it — 58.9/100 to 55.9/100.
GetRelief Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Get Relief RX, LLC (getreliefrx.com) is a Billings, Montana-based telehealth offering compounded SUBLINGUAL semaglutide (6mg, 9mg) and compounded SUBLINGUAL tirzepatide (7.5mg, 13mg, 16mg).
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | GetRelief Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #353 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $269/mo (9 mg dose, compounded oral) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $179/mo (16 mg dose, compounded oral) |
| 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 #353 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide priced publicly — no login required to see costs
- BBB accredited with an A rating (March 2026)
- Free online assessment with no upfront consultation fee
Where it loses points
- Sublingual drops only — no injectable; this delivery method wasn't studied in the STEP/SURMOUNT trials
- Still sells compounded tirzepatide after the FDA ended compounding enforcement discretion in 2025
- No LegitScript, PCAB, or NABP pharmacy certifications found
- Prescriber credentials listed only as 'licensed clinicians' with no detail on degree type
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.