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CoreAge Rx vs Optimized Health

CoreAge Rx
Graded #1

Higher grade

vs+24.599999999999994
Optimized Health
Graded #166

Lower grade

The verdict

CoreAge Rx takes it — 91.8/100 to 67.2/100.

CoreAge Rx grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.

CoreAge Rx is also our overall #1 pick — it tops the full scorecard at 91.8/100 (A−).

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Factor by factor

The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.

Cost valueCoreAge Rx +47
92
45
Dose & formulationCoreAge Rx +13
88
75
Clinical oversightCoreAge Rx +17
93
76
Labs & monitoringCoreAge Rx +1
90
89
FulfillmentCoreAge Rx +28
95
67
Contract termsCoreAge Rx +41
96
55
CoreAge Rx · left barOptimized Health · right bar

The numbers

MetricCoreAge RxOptimized Health
WeighScore91.8/10067.2/100
GradeA−C
Scorecard rank#1#166
Semaglutide$149/mo$200/mo (starting dose, compounded)
Tirzepatide$349/mo$250/mo (starting dose, compounded)
CoverageAll 50 states5 states
Brand-name accessCompounded onlyCompounded only
Oral / sublingualInjection onlyYes
CoreAge Rx

Graded #1 · A−

Strengths

  • Flat all-in price with no month-two step-up
  • Semaglutide and tirzepatide on one account
  • All 50 states, LegitScript-verified

Where it loses points

  • Not the cheapest sticker price
  • Compounded only
  • Pharmacy partner not yet publicly named
Optimized Health

Graded #166 · C

Strengths

  • Fully transparent pricing published on the website
  • Semaglutide from $200/mo and tirzepatide from $250/mo
  • Lab panels included with clinician-supervised dosing
  • LegitScript certified clinic
  • Lead PA-C with over a decade in obesity medicine

Where it loses points

  • Telehealth limited to MO, IA, KS, UT, and WA
  • Compounded GLP-1 only, not brand-name
  • No insurance billing (cash-pay)
  • PA-led rather than MD/DO-led

Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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