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 Aspen
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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Verdict57/ 100
Grade C · #359Aspen
Publishes every price tier before intake, but its 'monthly' plan bills three months upfront, the provider picks your molecule, and Mississippi and Louisiana are excluded.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 57/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Aspen still earns its place — people who want the full price ladder visible before they start and do not mind a clinician choosing semaglutide or tirzepatide on their behalf.
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 honesty52
97
Price honesty52
96Prescriber access66
96
Prescriber access66
88Formulary choice35
88
Formulary choice35
95Cancellation fairness48
95
Cancellation fairness48
93Member support70
93
Member support70
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Aspen |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 57/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | $299/mo (3-mo commit) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | $399/mo (3-mo commit) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 48 states |
| 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
Aspen
What we like
- Every tier for both molecules is published before intake, with the prepaid total shown next to each per-month figure
- Price is flat at every dose — 'same price at every dose, no surprises' — so titrating up does not raise the bill
- Carries a verifiable LegitScript seal (#50306023) and names its dispensing pharmacy, Red Rock Compounding Pharmacy of Springville, Utah
- Offers a money-back guarantee to qualifying patients who complete the full 28-week programme without reaching the stated weight-loss threshold
- Publishes both a phone number and an email address, and names its operating entity, Aspen Health Systems LLC
The caveats
- Compounded only, and compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved; no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic or Mounjaro
- The 'Monthly Plan' is labelled 'Cancel anytime' but its own note says it is paid monthly with a three-month commitment and three months of medication shipped up front
- The site footer claims availability in 'all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.' while its FAQ and its intake form both exclude Mississippi and Louisiana
- The clinician chooses semaglutide or tirzepatide for you — 'physician chosen for you' — so you cannot pick your own molecule
- Multi-month plans are billed up front and, per the site's own checkout text, are non-refundable for unused medication or remaining months
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
Visit CoreAge Rx Read the full CoreAge Rx review →Also worth a look
People who want the full price ladder visible before they start and do not mind a clinician choosing semaglutide or tirzepatide on their behalf.
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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.