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 Effecty
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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Verdict87/ 100
Grade B+ · #14Effecty
A LegitScript-verified nationwide operator that pairs fair compounded pricing with real brand-name access.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 87/100 (grade A vs B+). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Effecty still earns its place — patients who want a verified provider that can pivot to brand-name if compounded supply tightens.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results86
92
Real-world results86
97Price honesty87
97
Price honesty87
96Prescriber access90
96
Prescriber access90
88Formulary choice87
88
Formulary choice87
95Cancellation fairness86
95
Cancellation fairness86
93Member support86
93
Member support86
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Effecty |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 87/100 |
| Grade | A | B+ |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | $160/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | $240/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| 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
Effecty
What we like
- LegitScript-certified and available in all 50 states
- Brand-name access alongside both compounded molecules
- Sensible mid-market pricing on both
The caveats
- No oral route
- Pricing sits above the aggressive value tier
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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Patients who want a verified provider that can pivot to brand-name if compounded supply tightens.
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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.