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Apex MD vs CoreAge Rx

An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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Apex MD

7.2
★★★3.6/5

Best for: people who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included

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CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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Apex MD and CoreAge Rx are both GLP-1 Providers competing for the same patients, but they make different trade-offs on price, coverage, and what's included. In our scoring, CoreAge Rx starts lower at $149/mo versus $299/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.2 out of 10). Below we break down pricing, what each plan covers, the six-dimension score, pros and cons, and exactly who should pick which.

Pricing

Apex MD

All doses (injection)Compounded
$299/mo
semaglutide

weekly injection, includes NAD/B-12/L-Carnitine, month-to-month

All doses (injection)Compounded
$399/mo
tirzepatide

weekly injection, month-to-month

All doses (oral)Compounded
$349/mo
semaglutide

daily oral

All doses (oral)Compounded
$419/mo
tirzepatide

daily oral

CoreAge Rx

0.25mgCompounded
$149/mo
semaglutide
0.5mgCompounded
$199/mo
semaglutide
1mgCompounded
$249/mo
semaglutide
1.7mgCompounded
$299/mo
semaglutide
2.5mgCompounded
$349/mo
tirzepatide

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What’s included

Apex MD

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

CoreAge Rx

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

Score breakdown

Both providers are scored on the same six-dimension framework. The gradient bar marks the stronger side on each dimension.

Apex MD

7.2/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

6.8A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.2A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

6.5A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

8.5A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureApex MDCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$299/mo$149/mo
Features8 features6 features
States Available5150
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Apex MD

Apex MD is a US virtual telemedicine platform licensed in all 50 states that prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Weekly injections are 299 dollars per month for compounded semaglutide and 399 dollars per month for compounded tirzepatide; daily oral versions are 349 dollars per month for semaglutide and 419 dollars per month for tirzepatide. Compounds are formulated with added NAD, B-12 and L-Carnitine. Plans include unlimited provider visits and Labcorp labs at no extra fee, with medication delivery typically in under four business days. GLP-1 microdosing is also offered.

Read our full Apex MD review →

About CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-verified compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with free 2-day shipping to all 50 states. Backed by licensed physicians and 24/7 support, it delivers the most competitive pricing in the compounded GLP-1 space.

Read our full CoreAge Rx review →

Pros & Cons

Apex MD

What we like

  • Licensed in all 50 states
  • Unlimited provider visits and Labcorp labs included in the plan
  • Both semaglutide and tirzepatide, injectable or oral
  • Medication delivery typically in under four business days

Watch-outs

  • Compounds bundle NAD, B-12 and L-Carnitine rather than a single-ingredient GLP-1
  • Does not publicly name its compounding pharmacy or list an accreditation seal

CoreAge Rx

What we like

  • LegitScript certified — rigorous pharmacy standards
  • Free 2-day shipping nationwide
  • Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
  • Lowest per-month pricing in the compounded segment
  • 24/7 support team
  • All 50 states covered

Watch-outs

  • Compounded only — no brand-name Ozempic or Wegovy
  • Newer brand with fewer independent reviews than legacy players

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out Apex MD with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Apex MD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included.

Choose Apex MD if…

You want people who want nationwide access to compounded glp-1 with unlimited visits and labs included and a starting price around $299/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

You want best overall value and a starting price around $149/mo.

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