Head-to-head · Value Score
CoreAge Rx vs Strut Health
Two GLP-1 deals, scored on the same six factors. CoreAge Rx lands a Value Score of 81, Strut Health a 85. 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)
Strut Health
Grade A- · Great Deal
Advertised price
From $99/mo
From $99/mo (oral semaglutide lozenge, auto-refill; overview also lists $199)
The verdict
Strut Health takes it on Value Score, 85 to 81 — an est. From $99/mo (oral semaglutide lozenge, auto-refill; overview also lists $199) first month, though we flag its pricing to watch. CoreAge Rx isn't out of it: Someone comparing low advertised injection prices who is prepared to confirm the pharmacy, state eligibility and full payment terms before submitting an order.
Deal-by-deal
The numbers that decide it. Green ✓ marks the stronger side on each line.
| Deal | CoreAge Rx | Strut Health |
|---|---|---|
| Value Score | 81 (B) | 85 (A-) |
| Advertised price | From $79/mo (compounded semaglutide; confirm total at checkout) | From $99/mo (oral semaglutide lozenge, auto-refill; overview also lists $199) |
| Save vs brand self-pay | — | — |
| Semaglutide | From $79/mo (compounded injection; confirm total at checkout) | $129/mo injectable on auto-refill · oral lozenge as low as $99/mo on auto-refill (Strut's semaglutide overview lists the lozenge at $199 for a 30-day supply) |
| Tirzepatide | From $129/mo (compounded injection; confirm total at checkout) | $149/mo injectable on auto-refill · $199/mo oral on auto-refill |
| Both molecules | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Watch | Watch |
| Coverage | U.S., state limits shown at intake | 49 states (not Arkansas) |
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.
Strut Health
Strut offers semaglutide injections at $129 a month and tirzepatide injections from $149 on auto-refill. Its needle-free options broaden the menu, but conflicting semaglutide lozenge prices need confirmation before purchase.
What's good
- Strut includes physician visits, follow-up care and shipping on the GLP-1 product pages. A low medication figure is more useful when these services are included, although the product disclaimer still says final pricing follows consultation and prescription approval.
- Strut provides weekly injections and daily oral compounded options for both molecules. The semaglutide lozenge dissolves between cheek and gum. That is a distinct route to discuss with the prescriber, rather than assuming every product described as oral is taken the same way.
- Strut’s account lets you change order frequency or cancel, pause and delay a subscription. Those controls are valuable if a clinician changes your treatment plan or you already have enough medication; check the processing deadline before assuming a change will stop the next order.
- Strut says direct physician messaging is available through the account and phone or video communication can be arranged through customer service. An initial prescription may be handled asynchronously in some states, but that does not mean you are limited to a questionnaire for all follow-up care.
- Strut publishes a clear replacement route for damaged or defective items: contact it within two weeks of delivery. This is separate from changing your mind about treatment, and the distinction helps set realistic expectations about what support can resolve after shipment.
The fine print
- Strut’s lowest displayed figures require auto-refill. Its advertised savings percentages describe discounts from a different purchase option; they do not mean a one-off order costs exactly that same percentage more. Request the actual one-time total if you do not want a subscription.
- The $99 versus $199 semaglutide lozenge discrepancy is unresolved across Strut’s public pages. I would save the written quote for the specific formulation and supply before paying. A cheaper advertised oral route should not decide which treatment is appropriate for you.
- Strut requires 48 hours’ cancellation notice before processing. Its refund policy rules out refunds after the pharmacy has processed the order, even if delivery has not happened yet. Canceling future refills does not reverse an order already in progress.
- Strut is a cash-pay service and says it does not complete insurance prior authorizations or medical-necessity forms for reimbursement. It can supply prescription information and receipts, but an HSA or FSA card may still be rejected by the card issuer.
- Strut’s FAQ excludes Arkansas and cautions that individual medications may have further state restrictions. Confirm the route as well as your state. Its compounded products are not FDA-approved, and the FDA issued Strut Health a warning letter in February 2026, disclosed separately on this review.
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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 Strut Health.
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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. "% 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.