Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Heally
The verdict
Heally takes it — 70.9/100 to 55.9/100.
Heally grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Heally is a US telehealth platform connecting patients with licensed providers for GLP-1 weight loss prescriptions; care is by HLY Medical Group PA.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Heally |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 70.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #100 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (starting dose, brand-name) |
| Coverage | 2 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
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 #100 · C
Strengths
- Broad GLP-1 menu: semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide (branded or compounded)
- LegitScript verified; care provided by HLY Medical Group PA
- Semaglutide from ~$199/mo with a $100-off first-month promotion
- Medications ship from licensed, state-regulated pharmacies with free shipping
- Available in almost every state (excluding Alaska and DC)
Where it loses points
- Compounded medications are not FDA-evaluated for safety, efficacy or quality
- Cash-pay; FSA/HSA acceptance not stated on the platform
- Some pricing routes through LillyDirect rather than Heally directly
- Specific list of supported states not consolidated for easy review
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.