Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs TRT Kingdom
The verdict
TRT Kingdom takes it — 57.5/100 to 55.9/100, but only just.
TRT Kingdom grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. TRT Kingdom is a hormone-therapy telehealth platform (co-founded by bodybuilder Jay Cutler) offering TRT, peptides, weight loss, and wellness for men and women. 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 | TRT Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #398 |
| 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 #398 · C
Strengths
- Compounded GLP-1 and dual GLP-1/GIP options offered
- Microdosing protocols available for men and women
- Prescribed by licensed physician, dispensed from US pharmacy
- CMO (Daniel Olivero) plus nurse practitioners on staff
- Clear disclosure that compounded meds are not FDA-approved
Where it loses points
- Weight loss is secondary to core TRT/hormone focus
- No pricing published online
- Specific compounding pharmacy not named
- State licensing list not published
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.