Head-to-head · Value Score
CoreAge Rx vs Options Medical Weight Loss
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. CoreAge Rx lands a Value Score of 93, Options Medical Weight Loss a 70. Here's who gives you the honest lower price — and where each one bites back.
CoreAge Rx
#1 · Grade A+ · Best Value
Est. first month
$149/mo
Save ~89% vs brand-nameOptions Medical Weight Loss
#248 · Grade C · Watch List
Est. first month
From $199/mo (compounded)
Save ~85% vs brand-nameThe verdict
CoreAge Rx takes it on Value Score, 93 to 70 — an est. $149/mo first month, with no teaser step-up baked in. Options Medical Weight Loss isn't out of it: People wanting a structured medical weight-loss program with compounded GLP-1 and provider accountability.
CoreAge Rx is also our overall #1 pick across the whole deals board — a flat, all-in price on both molecules in all 50 states. That's why it wins here on the score, not just this matchup.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | CoreAge Rx | Options Medical Weight Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 93 (A+) | 70 (C) |
| Est. first month | $149/mo | From $199/mo (compounded) |
| Save vs brand-name | ~89% | ~85% |
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | From $199/mo (compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | From $399/mo (compounded) |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Flat — no step-up | Watch |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
Factor by factor
The six factors behind each Value Score. The orange bar marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
CoreAge Rx
The honest lowest price: both molecules at one flat, all-in monthly rate that never steps up after month one.
Why it's a deal
- 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 — no lock-in
The fine print
- Not the rock-bottom sticker — a couple of teaser tiers advertise lower month-one rates
- No FDA-approved brand-name option (compounded only)
- Does not yet publicly name its 503A/B pharmacy partner
Options Medical Weight Loss
Options Medical Weight Loss offers telehealth medical weight-loss programs built around compounded GLP-1 — semaglutide starting around $239/month and tirzepatide from $299/month, plus NAD+ injections at…
Why it's a deal
- LegitScript certified with clear, upfront program pricing
- Compounded semaglutide (~$239) and tirzepatide (from $299), plus NAD+
- Structured metabolic-health program with provider support and accountability
- HSA/FSA eligible with flexible payment options
The fine print
- Doesn't clearly publish which states its telehealth covers
- Tirzepatide tiers climb to $339-$399/month
- More program structure (and cost) than medication-only sellers
- Compounded GLP-1 only online — no brand-name options noted
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It never changes a Value Score.
Neither one the right fit? Every program that outscores CoreAge Rx is ranked on the CoreAge Rx alternatives board, and the same list for the other side is on alternatives to Options Medical Weight Loss.
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Prices, states and verification reflect each program's public disclosures at last check; the Value Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. “Save vs brand-name” compares the lowest disclosed monthly price against a ~$1,349/mo brand-name cash reference. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.