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 EdgeRx
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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Verdict63/ 100
Grade C · #276EdgeRx
A men's-only compounded GLP-1 program that names its pharmacy (Strive Pharmacy, 503A since 2018) and its Chief Medical Advisor — real transparency signals most compounders skip.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 63/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. EdgeRx still earns its place — men who want a named pharmacy and named medical leadership behind a compounded GLP-1 program, plus an optional bench of longevity and hormonal-health protocols on the same account.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results55
92
Real-world results55
97Price honesty68
97
Price honesty68
96Prescriber access55
96
Prescriber access55
88Formulary choice75
88
Formulary choice75
95Cancellation fairness55
95
Cancellation fairness55
93Member support68
93
Member support68
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | EdgeRx |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 63/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | $229/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | $299/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 46 states — excludes Arkansas, Indiana, Minnesota and South Carolina |
| 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
EdgeRx
What we like
- Named compounding pharmacy — Strive Pharmacy, a 503A facility compounding since 2018 — a genuine transparency signal most compounders lack
- Named Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. John Starke, MD (ABEM board-certified)
- LegitScript certified, once-weekly injectable, free shipping, no separate physician fee
- Broad protocol menu beyond GLP-1 — MICC lipotropic, sermorelin/NAD+/glutathione, skin/hair, and sexual/hormonal health tiers
The caveats
- Men's-only positioning — not an option for women
- Dr. Starke does not personally prescribe; the actual prescribing pool is unnamed licensed physicians
- Third-party lab testing is claimed but no specific lab is named
- Excludes Arkansas, Indiana, Minnesota and South Carolina — served in 46 states
- Bloodwork cost is undisclosed on the Sexual & Hormonal Health tier
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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Men who want a named pharmacy and named medical leadership behind a compounded GLP-1 program, plus an optional bench of longevity and hormonal-health protocols on the same account.
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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.