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Head-to-head verdict

CoreAge Rx vs Zappy Health

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.

WinnerGrade A · #1

CoreAge Rx

The most honest middle of the market: nationwide access, both molecules at one flat, no-surprise price.

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Grade C · #110

Zappy Health

Zappy Health is a telehealth weight-loss platform offering both compounded and brand-name GLP-1: compounded semaglutide from $159/month and tirzepatide from $299/month, plus brand Wegovy and Zepbound.

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The verdict

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. Zappy Health still earns its place — people wanting both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 with flat pricing that doesn't rise with dose.

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
97Price honesty64
96Prescriber access65
88Formulary choice90
95Cancellation fairness92
93Member support59

Price, coverage & features

MetricCoreAge RxZappy Health
Verdict Score94/10073/100
GradeAC
Semaglutide$149/moFrom $159/mo (compounded)
Tirzepatide$349/moFrom $299/mo (compounded)
CoverageAll 50 states42 states
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyYes
Oral / sublingualNoNo

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

Zappy Health

What we like

  • Both compounded GLP-1 and brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound available
  • Flat pricing that doesn't increase as your dose goes up
  • Cheaper on longer subscriptions — compounded semaglutide from $159/month
  • Online visit with a licensed clinician; no insurance required

The caveats

  • Third-party reports of an order arriving with an unlicensed-pharmacy label
  • Not available in 8 states (HI, AL, AR, CA, KS, MI, MN, MS)
  • Operating legal entity isn't clearly disclosed on the site
  • Lowest prices require a 9-month commitment

Our pick — visit

Anyone who wants transparent flat pricing and nationwide access without a teaser-rate bait-and-switch.

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Also worth a look

People wanting both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 with flat pricing that doesn't rise with dose.

Visit Zappy Health Read the full Zappy Health review →

Keep comparing

Neither of these has to be the answer: the rivals we rank against CoreAge Rx cover the 7 programmes closest to it, and the same shortlist for Zappy Health does the reverse.

Or browse the full comparison hub and the complete rankings.

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.