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 Nova MD
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 · Nova MD: Check date not recorded
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Verdict69/ 100
Grade C · #198Nova MD
Nova MD is a telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide on 1-month and 3-month plans, with an uncommon explicit microdose program for both molecules.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 69/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Nova MD still earns its place — shoppers who want lowest 3-month compounded pricing with an explicit microdose program.
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 access55
96
Prescriber access55
88Formulary choice82
88
Formulary choice82
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support79
93
Member support79
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Nova MD |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 69/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $175/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | From $225/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not disclosed |
| 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
Nova MD
What we like
- On-page pricing published for all four SKUs (semaglutide and tirzepatide, 1- and 3-month)
- $50 off first tirzepatide order shown publicly
- Explicit microdose / low-dose program for both semaglutide and tirzepatide
- Broader menu (sermorelin, NAD+, glutathione, enclomiphene) for longevity alongside GLP-1
The caveats
- Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- Compounding pharmacy not named — only 'accredited facilities'
- LegitScript certification not confirmed (only 'Licensed US Providers' claims)
- Per-state availability not listed
- Compounded only — no brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, or Ozempic
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 lowest 3-month compounded pricing with an explicit microdose program.
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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.