Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Whoosh Wellness
The verdict
Whoosh Wellness takes it — 64.1/100 to 55.9/100.
Whoosh Wellness grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Whoosh Wellness is a physician-guided GLP-1 and peptide telehealth service offering compounded semaglutide (from $187/mo) and tirzepatide (from $235/mo), with everything bundled into one price — physician…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Whoosh Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #247 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $187/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $235/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| 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 #247 · C
Strengths
- All-inclusive pricing — physician review, supplies, and free shipping bundled into one monthly price; no charge until prescribed
- Compounded semaglutide from $187/mo and tirzepatide from $235/mo (lower on 3- and 6-month plans)
- Pharmacy-grade 503A/503B compounding with third-party batch testing; supplies (syringes, swabs) included
- Physician-led with 24/7 ongoing provider access and monthly check-ins; also offers sermorelin, NAD+ and glutathione
Where it loses points
- Best rates require a 3- or 6-month commitment; month-to-month starts at $187 (semaglutide) / $235 (tirzepatide)
- Doesn't name its specific compounding pharmacy partners
- No explicit state-coverage list or LegitScript certification shown on the site
- Compounded GLP-1s are not FDA-approved
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.