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 Science & Co
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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Verdict80/ 100
Grade B− · #41Science & Co
Explains its own asterisk in its own FAQ, and states outright that it is not a compounding facility — while publishing only two figures and no middle rungs.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 80/100 (grade A vs B−). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Science & Co still earns its place — a twelve-month committer, or anyone who values a company saying plainly what it is and is not.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results82
92
Real-world results82
97Price honesty74
97
Price honesty74
96Prescriber access82
96
Prescriber access82
88Formulary choice80
88
Formulary choice80
95Cancellation fairness82
95
Cancellation fairness82
93Member support82
93
Member support82
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Science & Co |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 80/100 |
| Grade | A | B− |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | $149/mo (compounded; $79 only on a 12-month plan) |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | $199/mo (compounded; $125 only on a 12-month plan) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Not publicly listed |
| 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
Science & Co
What we like
- States twice in its footer that "Science and Co, Inc. is not a 503A or 503B compounding facility" — a question most programs never raise
- Its own FAQ names the commitment behind the headline: "Plans start at $125 a month on the 12 month plan"
- The printed saving corroborates the reference price — 125 divided by 199 is 63%, exactly the "Save 37%" on the page
- "Same Price, Any Dose", with no hidden fees, no monthly membership and free shipping stated in the FAQ
The caveats
- The number it leads with is a twelve-month commitment — the per-month rates are $149 and $199, roughly 60% higher
- Only two figures are published per drug, so a three- or six-month plan cannot be priced without starting an intake
- It says it is not a compounding facility but does not name the pharmacy that is
- No brand-name option and no oral route published on the pages we read
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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A twelve-month committer, or anyone who values a company saying plainly what it is and is not.
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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.