Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs HelloWellness
The verdict
HelloWellness takes it — 60.9/100 to 55.9/100.
HelloWellness grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. HelloWellness (hellowellness.health) is a compounded GLP-1 telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide starting at $133/month and compounded tirzepatide starting at $166/month, with a 3-month plan…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | HelloWellness |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #310 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $133/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $166/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 #310 · C
Strengths
- $133/mo starting price for compounded semaglutide is among the cheapest in the US compounded market
- $166/mo starting price for compounded tirzepatide is competitive with established platforms
- Every shipment includes syringes, needles, and injection instructions
- Cancel anytime after the 3-month minimum, stated clearly
- Private Facebook community for patient support
Where it loses points
- 3-month minimum plan — you pay for all 3 months even if you stop early
- LegitScript seal is for a related domain (hellowellness.ai), not hellowellness.health — confirm it's the same entity
- Parent company / legal entity not disclosed
- States served not listed publicly
- Pharmacy partners not named
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.