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 Apex MD
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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Verdict79/ 100
Grade C · #42Apex MD
Apex MD is a US virtual telemedicine platform licensed in all 50 states that prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 79/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Apex MD still earns its place — people who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included.
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 honesty90
97
Price honesty90
96Prescriber access86
96
Prescriber access86
88Formulary choice88
88
Formulary choice88
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support75
93
Member support75
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Apex MD |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 79/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | $299/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | $399/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
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
Apex MD
What we like
- Licensed in all 50 states
- Unlimited provider visits and Labcorp labs included in the plan
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide, injectable or oral
- Medication delivery typically in under four business days
The caveats
- Compounds bundle NAD, B-12 and L-Carnitine rather than a single-ingredient GLP-1
- Does not publicly name its compounding pharmacy or list an accreditation seal
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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People who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included.
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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.