Head-to-head · Value Score
CoreAge Rx vs Oak
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. CoreAge Rx lands a Value Score of 81, Oak a 56. Here's what each one really costs past month one — and where each one bites back.
CoreAge Rx
Grade B · Good Value
Advertised price
From $79/mo
From $79/mo (compounded semaglutide; confirm total at checkout)
Oak
Grade C · Watch List
Advertised price
Not published by medication — Oak advertises one "from" figure for all GLP-1 treatment, with no dose or term
The verdict
CoreAge Rx takes it on Value Score, 81 to 56 — an est. From $79/mo (compounded semaglutide; confirm total at checkout) first month, though we flag its pricing to watch. Oak isn't out of it: Shoppers who want compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options, plus hair or sexual-health care, from one service in any state, and who are willing to finish the Oak intake before seeing the price of their medication.
CoreAge Rx is a featured partner of this site. Its advertised prices have checkout conditions, and state eligibility is confirmed during intake.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | CoreAge Rx | Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 81 (B) | 56 (C) |
| Advertised price | From $79/mo (compounded semaglutide; confirm total at checkout) | Not published by medication — Oak advertises one "from" figure for all GLP-1 treatment, with no dose or term |
| Save vs brand self-pay | — | — |
| Semaglutide | From $79/mo (compounded injection; confirm total at checkout) | Not published by medication — Oak shows one "from $119/mo" figure for all GLP-1 treatment, with no dose or term |
| Tirzepatide | From $129/mo (compounded injection; confirm total at checkout) | Not published by medication — Oak shows one "from $119/mo" figure for all GLP-1 treatment, with no dose or term |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Watch | Watch |
| Coverage | U.S., state limits shown at intake | All 50 states |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
CoreAge Rx
CoreAge Rx advertises compounded semaglutide from $79 and tirzepatide from $129 per month, with dose-flat pricing stated in its FAQ. Confirm the total and refund terms before paying.
What's good
- CoreAge Rx publishes separate product prices for both molecules: semaglutide from $79 per month and tirzepatide from $129. That gives you two actual medication offers to compare rather than one generic GLP-1 starting figure.
- CoreAge Rx's FAQ says the price locked in at checkout stays the same in future months regardless of dose increases. I would save that confirmation with the order, because a low starting price matters much more when the prescribed maintenance dose costs the same.
- The product pages state that there are no long-term contracts or membership fees and advertise fast, free delivery. Compare those inclusions with the checkout total; the refund policy separately allows applicable consultation fees and shipping charges if disclosed there.
- CoreAge Rx uses the MD Integrations professional entities for medical care and prescribing. Its FAQ names physicians assigned in California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, giving patients in those states a concrete medical contact to verify.
- CoreAge Rx offers account-based reordering and cancellation, and its help center says optional subscriptions can be managed in the member portal. Check whether your selected purchase is a one-time order or an automatically renewed subscription so the next charge is predictable.
- CoreAge Rx also advertises microdosing products at $79 for semaglutide and $129 for tirzepatide. These are separate lower-dose offers, not a reason to select your own dose or evidence that they work like the doses studied for approved products.
The fine print
- CoreAge Rx's FAQ promises an automatic 100% refund if the clinician declines your prescription, but its refund policy says applicable consultation fees of $50–$100 are nonrefundable. Ask which policy applies to the exact order and how much would be returned before you pay.
- CoreAge Rx's refund policy makes a medication order final once the prescription is approved and sent to the pharmacy, which can happen before shipping. Waiting until the parcel is dispatched may be too late to cancel an order or recover the medication charge. The policy also imposes a 30-day nonrefundable cutoff even when incomplete documentation has prevented fulfillment.
- CoreAge Rx does not publish a complete GLP-1 state list. Its FAQ says therapy-specific state restrictions are confirmed during intake, so a U.S. address alone does not establish that your selected medication is available where you live.
- CoreAge Rx does not name the dispensing pharmacy in its FAQ; it asks patients to contact support. Obtain the pharmacy's legal name, license and contact information before choosing a compounded prescription. The platform's branding does not identify who prepares your medication.
- CoreAge Rx's FAQ says there are no automatic rebills, while its refund policy and help center describe optional automatic renewals. I would confirm the selected purchase option and next charge date rather than treat the general FAQ answer as a guarantee for every order.
- CoreAge Rx offers compounded medication, which is not FDA-approved. Its FAQ says tirzepatide is typically formulated with B12 and that requests without it go to the prescriber. Ask why the exact formulation is appropriate for you; an added vitamin does not itself establish a lawful patient-specific difference.
Oak
Oak sells compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, brand-name pens and the Wegovy pill under one "from $119/mo" headline, with the actual price for your medication shown only after the intake.
What's good
- Oak offers compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide injections, brand-name GLP-1 pens and Wegovy tablets from one account
- Oak says its providers are licensed in all 50 states and every prescription is filled by a licensed U.S. pharmacy
- Oak takes no insurance and lists no hidden fees, and its care is fully online with no appointments
- Oak is FSA/HSA eligible and shows a LegitScript certification link on its site
- You can cancel an Oak subscription anytime from your account; the cancellation stops future renewals
- Oak's providers review every intake and adjust your dose, and you can message a provider through the patient portal about side effects or doubts about the plan.
- One Oak account covers several treatments: the provider reviews your full history, including medicines you already take, so weight-loss, hair and sexual-health prescriptions are considered together.
The fine print
- Oak publishes no price for any specific medication: one "from $119/mo" headline covers everything, with no dose or plan length attached
- Oak's terms say the subscription fee can change with your dose or the form of medication, so the starting figure may not be what you pay later
- Once Oak's provider approves you and the order reaches the pharmacy, it cannot be canceled or refunded, even if you cancel your account
- Oak bills prescriptions as a subscription that renews on its own, often in packages covering several weeks
- Oak names no prescribing medical group or compounding pharmacy on its public pages
- Oak's pages disagree on when you pay: the home page says no card is taken until a provider reviews your assessment, while its FAQ says you check out first, then answer the medical questionnaire.
- A refill Oak has already charged within 48 hours of shipping still ships; canceling takes effect only after that shipment.
- Oak's terms say its platform charge comes on top of the provider and pharmacy fees it collects for them, so ask for the full total before you pay.
- Oak charges the card on file automatically when each refill is due and ships to the address in your account, so keep both current.
- Oak's terms send disputes to arbitration, where the losing side pays the other side's costs and attorney fees.
- Oak's own terms note that an online provider lacks what an in-person exam would show, so list every condition and medicine in your Oak intake.
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Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores CoreAge Rx is ranked on the CoreAge Rx alternatives ranking, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Oak.
More head-to-heads
The programs scoring closest to this pair, side by side.
Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. "% vs brand-name self-pay" compares a program's lowest disclosed monthly price against $349/mo, Wegovy's self-pay price at NovoCare Pharmacy, every standard dose after the two-month intro offer (checked October 2026). Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.