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 Shed
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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Verdict87/ 100
Grade B+ · #4Shed
Three routes to a compounded GLP-1 — injection, drops and lozenges — plus brand Wegovy, Zepbound and the Foundayo pill, with health coaching bundled in.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 87/100 (grade A vs B+). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. Shed still earns its place — people who want options rather than one route: a needle-free form, a brand pathway, or coaching included instead of sold separately.
Factor by factor
Both scored on the same six factors — see the methodology. The brass bar marks the stronger side on each.
92Real-world results86
92
Real-world results86
97Price honesty86
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Price honesty86
96Prescriber access83
96
Prescriber access83
88Formulary choice90
88
Formulary choice90
95Cancellation fairness88
95
Cancellation fairness88
93Member support88
93
Member support88
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 87/100 |
| Grade | A | B+ |
| Semaglutide | $99/mo | $199/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $149/mo | $299/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | No | Yes |
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
Shed
What we like
- Three compounded routes — weekly injection, liquid drops and lozenges — plus brand Wegovy, Zepbound and the Foundayo pill
- Tirzepatide $299/mo month-to-month falling to $239 on a twelve-month plan; semaglutide $199 falling to $159
- Health coaching included with membership rather than upsold
- Publishes a 120-day weight-loss guarantee (lose 5% or get refunded, tied to check-ins), which almost nothing else here offers
The caveats
- The advertised "as low as $239" tirzepatide rate requires committing to twelve months — month-to-month is $299
- Compounded medication is not FDA-approved the way brand Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound are
- The dispensing compounding pharmacy is not publicly named
- Every subscription has a two-month minimum before you can cancel
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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People who want options rather than one route: a needle-free form, a brand pathway, or coaching included instead of sold separately.
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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.