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 Hormonally Balanced
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 · Hormonally Balanced: Check date not recorded
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Verdict54/ 100
Grade C · #442Hormonally Balanced
Hormonally Balanced is a Boston-based, private-pay concierge women's health clinic offering nationwide telehealth.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 54/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Hormonally Balanced still earns its place — women seeking concierge hormone care who also want semaglutide for weight loss.
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 results59
92
Real-world results59
97Price honesty20
97
Price honesty20
96Prescriber access84
96
Prescriber access84
88Formulary choice40
88
Formulary choice40
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support74
93
Member support74
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Hormonally Balanced |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 54/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 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
Hormonally Balanced
What we like
- Physician-led women's hormone clinic with concierge model
- Nationwide telehealth availability
- Semaglutide integrated with hormone care for women
- Named physician (Dr. Zachareas) oversees prescriptions
The caveats
- No pricing published online; must call or submit a form
- Weight loss is secondary to menopause/hormone focus
- Semaglutide only; no tirzepatide listed
- Compounded vs brand formulation not disclosed
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
Women seeking concierge hormone care who also want semaglutide for weight loss.
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