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 Arc-1
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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Verdict72/ 100
Grade C · #112Arc-1
Arc-1 offers compounded semaglutide (from $249.99) and compounded tirzepatide (from $299.99) as per-dose purchases, not monthly subscriptions.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 72/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Arc-1 still earns its place — patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results70
92
Real-world results70
97Price honesty74
97
Price honesty74
96Prescriber access53
96
Prescriber access53
88Formulary choice82
88
Formulary choice82
95Cancellation fairness92
95
Cancellation fairness92
93Member support65
93
Member support65
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Arc-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 72/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $200/mo (0.5 mg dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | From $200/mo (2.5 mg dose, compounded) |
| 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
Arc-1
What we like
- Both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Per-dose purchasing — no subscription or membership required
- 25% off plus free shipping promotion
- Broader longevity formulary (rapamycin, NAD+, sermorelin)
- LegitScript Certified badge now displayed on product pages
The caveats
- No legal entity name or address disclosed
- State availability not disclosed
- No named clinicians or pharmacy partners
- Per-dose pricing still climbs with dose (semaglutide 2.5mg is $549.99/mo, tirzepatide 7.5mg $399.99/mo)
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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Patients seeking per-dose compounded GLP-1 without subscriptions.
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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.