Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs NuDay Rx
The verdict
NuDay Rx takes it — 66.9/100 to 55.9/100.
NuDay Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. NuDay Rx is a GLP-1 weight-loss telehealth service (on the CareValidate/careGLP platform) that pairs medication with video coaching and lifestyle support.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | NuDay Rx |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 66.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #175 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $249/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $329/mo (compounded) |
| 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 #175 · C
Strengths
- Wide selection — compounded semaglutide ($249) and tirzepatide ($329), oral tablet options, plus brand GLP-1 (cash pay)
- Includes video coaching and lifestyle support with a licensed-doctor consult
- Full legal suite published (Terms, Privacy, Privacy Practices, Medical Consent)
- Prescription delivered to your door after an online intake and consult
Where it loses points
- Compounded semaglutide ($249) is pricier than some budget competitors
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- Not LegitScript-certified (no certification displayed)
- Runs on a shared white-label telehealth platform (CareValidate/careGLP)
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.