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 Care Clinics
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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Pricing sources checked: CoreAge Rx: August 2026 · Care Clinics: Check date not recorded
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Verdict71/ 100
Grade C · #137Care Clinics
Care Clinics PLLC is a LegitScript-certified telehealth weight-loss clinic offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide across 32 states, with the corporate entity and a named 503A pharmacy partner…
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 71/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Care Clinics still earns its place — shoppers who want multi-duration GLP-1 programs from a named LegitScript-certified PLLC.
The score compares published program terms and features; it does not measure clinical outcomes or predict which treatment will suit you.
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 access75
96
Prescriber access75
88Formulary choice82
88
Formulary choice82
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support64
93
Member support64
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Care Clinics |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 71/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $148/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | From $329/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 32 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
Care Clinics
What we like
- Corporate entity disclosed as Care Clinics PLLC — uncommon transparency
- LegitScript Certified
- Named 503A pharmacy partner (Partell Pharmacy)
- 32-state coverage explicitly listed in the FAQ — not vague 'most states' language
- Multi-duration programs (4-week, 7-week, 3-month, extended) to match your commitment
The caveats
- LegitScript ID number not shown — only the certified claim
- Named medical director not disclosed
- FDA compounded-medication disclaimer not prominent on the homepage
- Footer reads 'Clinic Care' vs. the registered 'Care Clinics PLLC' — naming inconsistency
- Extended-program pricing ($499–$899) makes for a complex multi-tier matrix
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
Shoppers who want multi-duration GLP-1 programs from a named LegitScript-certified PLLC.
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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.