Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Medivive
The verdict
Medivive takes it — 59.4/100 to 55.9/100.
Medivive grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Medivive is a US telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss, filled through a licensed pharmacy, with providers licensed in all 50 states and no insurance required.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Medivive |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #343 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 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 #343 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with providers licensed in all 50 states
- No insurance required; one-stop for GLP-1 plus TRT, NAD+ and longevity care
- Medication filled through a licensed pharmacy
Where it loses points
- Monthly pricing not published; disclosed only after an AI intake
- No legal entity or named pharmacy disclosed
- Service states are not individually listed
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.