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 Options Medical Weight Loss
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 · Options Medical Weight Loss: Check date not recorded
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Verdict68/ 100
Grade C · #225Options Medical Weight Loss
Options Medical Weight Loss offers telehealth medical weight-loss programs built around compounded GLP-1 — semaglutide starting around $239/month and tirzepatide from $299/month, plus NAD+ injections at…
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 68/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Options Medical Weight Loss still earns its place — people wanting a structured medical weight-loss program with compounded GLP-1 and provider accountability.
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 honesty64
97
Price honesty64
96Prescriber access57
96
Prescriber access57
88Formulary choice90
88
Formulary choice90
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support74
93
Member support74
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Options Medical Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 68/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | From $199/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | From $399/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
Options Medical Weight Loss
What we like
- LegitScript certified with clear, upfront program pricing
- Compounded semaglutide (~$239) and tirzepatide (from $299), plus NAD+
- Structured metabolic-health program with provider support and accountability
- HSA/FSA eligible with flexible payment options
The caveats
- Doesn't clearly publish which states its telehealth covers
- Tirzepatide tiers climb to $339-$399/month
- More program structure (and cost) than medication-only sellers
- Compounded GLP-1 only online — no brand-name options noted
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
People wanting a structured medical weight-loss program with compounded GLP-1 and provider accountability.
Visit Options Medical Weight Loss Read the full Options Medical Weight Loss review →Keep comparing
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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.