Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Roboclinic
The verdict
Roboclinic takes it — 65/100 to 55.9/100.
Roboclinic grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Roboclinic is an AI-first telehealth platform, operated by BrickFi, Inc., that starts you with an AI health assistant and then routes you to a board-certified provider for GLP-1 weight-loss care.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Roboclinic |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 65/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #234 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $179/mo (12-month plan, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (12-month plan, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
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 #234 · C
Strengths
- Compounded semaglutide from $179/mo and tirzepatide from $299/mo on 12-month plans
- One all-in price bundles the provider consult, prescription, and delivery
- Offers both injectable and oral (tablet) compounded semaglutide
- 'Same price, every dose' means your cost does not rise as the dose increases
- AI-first intake with board-certified provider review; no insurance necessary
Where it loses points
- Lowest rates require a 12-month plan; month-to-month runs $299/mo (semaglutide) to $399/mo (tirzepatide)
- Individual compounding pharmacies are not named; fulfillment is routed through OpenLoop Health
- No published per-state list; site claims 'all 50 states, restrictions apply' and gates doctor review by region
- Refunds limited to your most recent billing cycle; none for used or partially used periods
- Operated by BrickFi, Inc., a newer brand with limited independent track record
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.