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 Alegro Health
Two GLP-1 providers, ruled 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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Verdict64/ 100
Grade C · #253Alegro Health
Alegro Health is a HIPAA telehealth practice based in McKinney, Texas that offers a low-cost compounded semaglutide weight-loss starter.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 64/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Alegro Health still earns its place — beginners wanting a low-cost 8-week compounded semaglutide starter with b12.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results59
92
Real-world results59
97Price honesty64
97
Price honesty64
96Prescriber access52
96
Prescriber access52
88Formulary choice58
88
Formulary choice58
95Cancellation fairness92
95
Cancellation fairness92
93Member support65
93
Member support65
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Alegro Health |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 64/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $199/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not disclosed |
| 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
Alegro Health
What we like
- Low-cost entry point: 199 dollars for a full 8-week semaglutide starter with B12
- Direct shipping with no recurring monthly fees
- Operates from a physical Texas medical practice with a published phone number
The caveats
- Semaglutide only; no tirzepatide offered
- Available in select states only, which are not enumerated
- Thin public information and compounding pharmacy not named on the site
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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Beginners wanting a low-cost 8-week compounded semaglutide starter with b12.
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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.