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 Open Water Rx
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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Verdict61/ 100
Grade C · #314Open Water Rx
Open Water Rx is a telehealth platform positioned around GLP-1 weight loss and longevity, per its own site.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 61/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Open Water Rx still earns its place — shoppers who want transparency listing only — verify against vetted providers first.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results50
92
Real-world results50
97Price honesty74
97
Price honesty74
96Prescriber access44
96
Prescriber access44
88Formulary choice90
88
Formulary choice90
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support50
93
Member support50
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Open Water Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 61/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $249/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | From $339/mo (compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not disclosed |
| 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
Open Water Rx
What we like
- Combines weight-loss and longevity verticals in one brand
- Established brand domain
The caveats
- Limited public data — most details are gated behind signup or rendered only in JavaScript
- Pricing not disclosed
- GLP-1 options (semaglutide vs. tirzepatide, compounded vs. brand, injection vs. oral) not stated
- States-served list not disclosed
- Pharmacy partner not named
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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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.