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 Refills
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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Verdict49/ 100
Grade C · #478Refills
Refills (refills.com) is a LegitScript-certified online pharmacy and telehealth platform offering compounded GLP-1 weight-loss prescriptions (semaglutide, tirzepatide) alongside ED, hair growth, and daily…
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 49/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Refills still earns its place — shoppers who want single account across GLP-1, ED and hair-growth telehealth.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results64
92
Real-world results64
97Price honesty20
97
Price honesty20
96Prescriber access54
96
Prescriber access54
88Formulary choice40
88
Formulary choice40
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support70
93
Member support70
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Refills |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 49/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | Not disclosed |
| 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
Refills
What we like
- LegitScript Certified online pharmacy
- Claims operation across all 50 states (with some exclusions)
- Multi-category platform (weight loss + ED + hair growth + wellness) — single account for multiple treatments
- Free shipping disclosed publicly
- Cash-pay, no insurance needed
The caveats
- Ongoing monthly pricing for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide not shown until after intake
- Legal entity name and state of incorporation not disclosed
- Compounding pharmacy partner not named
- Excluded states not listed in marketing copy — verify coverage during intake
- Compounded only — no brand-name GLP-1 (Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Foundayo)
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 single account across GLP-1, ED and hair-growth telehealth.
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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.