Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Tell Her Doc
The verdict
Tell Her Doc takes it — 57.2/100 to 55.9/100, but only just.
Tell Her Doc grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Tell Her Doc is a women-focused, self-pay telehealth program for compounded GLP-1 weight loss — compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide in injection, oral, and orally-dissolving-tablet forms, plus microdoses. Ascend Medical is close behind and may still be the better fit — see the factor split below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Tell Her Doc |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #404 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $269/mo (microdose tier, plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 2 states | All 50 states |
| 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 #404 · C
Strengths
- Full compounded GLP-1 lineup — semaglutide and tirzepatide in injection, oral and orally-dissolving-tablet forms, plus microdoses
- Names its compounding pharmacy partner (Casa Pharma RX), which is independently listed in our pharmacy registry
- No monthly membership, cancel anytime, free discreet shipping; HSA/FSA eligible with buy-now-pay-later plans
- Serves patients in all 50 states via a private online consultation
Where it loses points
- 'All sales are final' — no refunds once medication has left the pharmacy
- Exact price is plan-dependent, shown after you pick a product; advertised 'starting at $269', with a lower $140 intro on oral semaglutide
- References LegitScript but without an independently verifiable seal — we couldn't confirm certification
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide only — no brand-name (Wegovy/Zepbound) options
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-reviewed or approved — a different evidence and regulatory tier than brand-name
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.