Verdict94/ 100
Grade A · #1CoreAge Rx
The most honest middle of the market: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price.
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CoreAge Rx vs 50 Stars Health
Two GLP-1 providers, compared side by side on The Verdict Score — our published six-factor rubric. Same yardstick, and no score is adjusted for payment.
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Verdict68/ 100
Grade C · #21550 Stars Health
Telehealth weight loss provider selling compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide at one flat price at every dose.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 68/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. 50 Stars Health still earns its place — shoppers who want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results75
92
Real-world results75
97Price honesty64
97
Price honesty64
96Prescriber access57
96
Prescriber access57
88Formulary choice82
88
Formulary choice82
95Cancellation fairness60
95
Cancellation fairness60
93Member support70
93
Member support70
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | 50 Stars Health |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 68/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $146/mo (month to month, all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | From $220/mo (month to month, all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 44 states + PR |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | No | No |
CoreAge Rx
What we like
- Flat, all-in monthly price with no intro-rate step-ups after month one
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on one account
- Available in all 50 states
- Straightforward, low-friction cancellation
The caveats
- Not the cheapest — flat-price challengers like Trimi Health and Alan Meds undercut its sticker price
- No FDA-approved brand-name option (compounded only)
- Does not yet publicly name its 503A/B pharmacy partner
50 Stars Health
What we like
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Compounded GLP-1 access
The caveats
- Not available in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Indiana, South Carolina or West Virginia
- Refunds are rare
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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Shoppers who want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.
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Pricing, states and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last review; the Verdict Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.