How do Ascend Medical and Nurx compare on pricing?

Ascend Medical starts at varying prices. Nurx starts at varying prices. Actual cost depends on the medication, dose, and billing cycle you choose.

Ascend Medical vs Nurx

A detailed head-to-head comparison of Ascend Medical and Nurx — pricing, peptides, consultation models, and patient reviews.

At a Glance

	Ascend Medical	Nurx
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Starting Price	N/A	N/A
Peptides Offered	2	2
Consultation	Hybrid	Hybrid
Lab Testing	No	Yes
Shipping	3-5 business days	3-5 business days
Headquarters	Austin, TX	San Francisco, CA
Founded	2021	2015

Ascend Medical

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingNo

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Metabolic health monitoring beyond weight
Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options
Video consultations available
Tirzepatide available (compounded and brand)
Body composition tracking included
Metformin as adjunct option

Cons

Higher compounded semaglutide price than budget leaders
Metabolic labs are optional, not mandatory
Smaller platform with less brand recognition than Hims, Ro, or Noom
Not available in all 50 states
No dietitian or behavioral health support included
Relatively new company (founded 2021)

Nurx

RatingNo reviews

Starting PriceN/A

Peptides2

ConsultationHybrid

Lab TestingYes

Shipping3-5 business days

Pros

Simple all-in pricing with no separate membership fee
Both compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide available
Strong women's health reputation built over a decade of telehealth services
Easy onboarding process with fast provider turnaround (typically within 24 hours)
Backed by Thirty Madison, a well-funded parent company
Ongoing messaging with care team included at no extra cost

Cons

Available in only 33 states
No brand-name GLP-1 medications offered (no Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound)
Async-only consultations
No dietitian access, nutritional coaching, or structured lifestyle support
No lab work included or coordinated through the platform
Insurance not accepted for the weight management program

Pros & Cons

Ascend Medical

Pros

+Metabolic health monitoring beyond weight
+Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options
+Video consultations available
+Tirzepatide available (compounded and brand)
+Body composition tracking included
+Metformin as adjunct option

Cons

-Higher compounded semaglutide price than budget leaders
-Metabolic labs are optional, not mandatory
-Smaller platform with less brand recognition than Hims, Ro, or Noom
-Not available in all 50 states
-No dietitian or behavioral health support included
-Relatively new company (founded 2021)

Nurx

Pros

+Simple all-in pricing with no separate membership fee
+Both compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide available
+Strong women's health reputation built over a decade of telehealth services
+Easy onboarding process with fast provider turnaround (typically within 24 hours)
+Backed by Thirty Madison, a well-funded parent company
+Ongoing messaging with care team included at no extra cost

Cons

-Available in only 33 states
-No brand-name GLP-1 medications offered (no Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound)
-Async-only consultations
-No dietitian access, nutritional coaching, or structured lifestyle support
-No lab work included or coordinated through the platform
-Insurance not accepted for the weight management program

Peptide Pricing Comparison

Peptide	Ascend Medical	Nurx
Semaglutide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable
Tirzepatide	Price unavailable	Price unavailable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ascend Medical or Nurx better?

Ascend Medical offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. Nurx offers 2 peptides and hybrid consultations. The best choice depends on which peptides you need, your budget, and preferred consultation model.

Which is cheaper, Ascend Medical or Nurx?

See the pricing table above for a detailed comparison.

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