Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Modern Age
The verdict
Modern Age takes it — 58.7/100 to 55.9/100.
Modern Age grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Modern Age is a longevity-focused health clinic that uses FDA-approved branded GLP-1 medication (semaglutide - Wegovy/Ozempic) within a structured Weight Loss Program.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Modern Age |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #362 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| 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 #362 · C
Strengths
- Uses FDA-approved branded GLP-1 medication (Wegovy/Ozempic), no compounding
- Comprehensive assessment with labs, at-home tests and clinician review
- Board-certified clinicians and structured 6-month program
- Longevity-oriented, whole-person approach beyond weight loss
Where it loses points
- Expensive: $500 assessment plus $500 program, with medication billed separately
- Branded GLP-1 can cost $900-1600/mo if not covered by insurance
- Only available in 16 states (specific states not listed publicly)
- Premium positioning makes it costlier than compounded-subscription rivals
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.