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 TOM Weight Loss
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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Verdict73/ 100
Grade C · #107TOM Weight Loss
Solo-physician DTC telemedicine clinic in Texas + Utah operated by Dr.
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Winner: CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx takes it with a higher Verdict Score — 94/100 to 73/100 (grade A vs C). Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch. TOM Weight Loss still earns its place — shoppers who want texas or Utah patients wanting direct ABOM-certified physician access at competitive flat-rate pricing.
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 honesty90
97
Price honesty90
96Prescriber access53
96
Prescriber access53
88Formulary choice82
88
Formulary choice82
95Cancellation fairness56
95
Cancellation fairness56
93Member support89
93
Member support89
Price, coverage & features
| Metric | CoreAge Rx | TOM Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Score | 94/100 | 73/100 |
| Grade | A | C |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $199/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | From $249/mo (all doses, compounded) |
| Coverage | All 50 states | 2 states |
| 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
TOM Weight Loss
What we like
- ABOM board-certified physician (Dr. Tran Le, NPI 1194212258, verified ACTIVE)
- Solo-physician model — every patient sees Dr. Le directly
- Flat-rate pricing — no dose escalation surcharge
- LegitScript badge displayed
- No FDA Warning Letters
The caveats
- Limited geographic footprint — Texas and Utah only
- No named compounding pharmacy partner disclosed
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
- Cash-pay only, no insurance
Our pick — visit
Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.
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Shoppers who want texas or Utah patients wanting direct ABOM-certified physician access at competitive flat-rate pricing.
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