Ascend Medical vs LillyDirect

Detailed side-by-side comparison of Ascend Medical and LillyDirect.

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Comparing 2 Providers

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Telemedicine

Ascend Medical

Affordable Online GLP-1 Weight Loss

Pricing
$150/mo

Starting price for GLP-1 medications

Medications
Compounded
  • Semaglutide
  • Tirzepatide
Features
Insurance
Ratings

No ratings available

Pros
  • +Very affordable starting price ($150/month)
  • +Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
  • +Insurance and self-pay options
Cons
  • Pricing varies based on insurance/self-pay
  • Limited public information on full program
  • Only compounded options at lower prices
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Manufacturer

LillyDirect

Direct from Lilly

Pricing
$149/mo

Foundayo pill from $149/mo, Zepbound vials/KwikPen from $299/mo

Medications
Brand Name
  • Tirzepatide(Zepbound)
  • Orforglipron(Foundayo)
Features
No additional features listed
Ratings
4.2Trustpilot
A+BBB
Pros
  • +FDA-approved medications directly from manufacturer
  • +NEW Foundayo (orforglipron) oral GLP-1 pill — no food/water restrictions
  • +Significant discount vs retail pricing (up to 70% off)
Cons
  • Requires separate prescription from provider
  • Higher cost than compounded alternatives
  • Only Lilly products available — no semaglutide

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