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Chia vs CoreAge Rx

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

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
Editorially reviewed & fact-checked against primary sources · How we verify contentLast reviewed
Chia logo

Chia

6.6
★★★☆☆3.3/5

Best for: people who want compounded GLP-1 plus peptides like NAD+ or sermorelin on one cash-pay account

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VS
CoreAge Rx logo

CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★☆4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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Chia 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 $99/mo versus $349/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.6 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

Chia

Weekly injection, month-to-month (billed monthly)Compounded
$349/mo
semaglutide

4-month plan $299/mo; 6-month plan $249/mo, the "from $249/mo" headline. Committed plans are prepaid or billed per package.

Weekly injection, month-to-month (billed monthly)Compounded
$399/mo
tirzepatide

4-month plan $349/mo; 6-month plan $299/mo. A daily tirzepatide tablet is also offered.

CoreAge Rx

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$99/mo
semaglutide

same price at every dose

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$149/mo
tirzepatide

same price at every dose

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What’s included

Chia

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.

Chia

6.6/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

5.5A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

6.5A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

5.5A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

7.0A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.0A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureChiaCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$349/mo✓$99/mo
Features✓8 features6 features
States AvailableNot disclosed50
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name——
FSA/HSA Accepted✓ Yes—
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Chia

Chia is a cash-pay telehealth platform that prescribes compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide alongside peptide and hormone treatments such as NAD+, sermorelin and women's HRT. Month-to-month plans are $349/mo for semaglutide and $399/mo for tirzepatide injections. The "from $249/mo" figures on its product pages are 6-month committed plans, and neither the medical group nor the pharmacies are named.

Read our full Chia review →

About CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx offers LegitScript-certified 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

Chia

What we like

  • Month-to-month prices sit on each product page before the quiz: $349/mo for semaglutide and $399/mo for tirzepatide
  • Free shipping, and HSA/FSA cards are accepted at checkout
  • Full refund before your provider review, before your first shipment, or if a provider finds you ineligible
  • First-time weight-loss customers on a monthly plan get a 30-day money-back guarantee, with conditions
  • Reachable by phone as well as email, unlike many email-only telehealth brands
  • Tirzepatide comes as a weekly injection or a daily tablet, and peptides like NAD+ and sermorelin are on the same account

Watch-outs

  • The "from $249/mo" headline is the 6-month committed plan; month-to-month is $349 for semaglutide and $399 for tirzepatide
  • The "Save 50%" and "Save 45%" badges do not match the prices shown beside them
  • Neither the prescribing medical group nor the compounding pharmacies are named in its terms or policies
  • The footer names Chia Health, Inc., while the terms and refund policy name Zerolimit Tech LLC as the operator
  • Committed plans auto-renew for the same length, and canceling early reprices the months you received at the monthly rate
  • Claims LegitScript certification, but no record could be confirmed in LegitScript's public directory
  • On-site ratings of 4.8 and 4.9 stars sit beside a Trustpilot profile with six reviews at 4.1
  • Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved

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 Chia with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Chia remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people who want compounded GLP-1 plus peptides like NAD+ or sermorelin on one cash-pay account.

Choose Chia if…

You want people who want compounded GLP-1 plus peptides like NAD+ or sermorelin on one cash-pay account and a starting price around $349/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.

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Willow

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8.0

Sesame Care

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8.3

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Chia vs CoreAge Rx: FAQ

CoreAge Rx is cheaper. Its lowest ongoing monthly cash price is $99/mo, compared with $349/mo for Chia. We compare standing (not first-month promo) prices so the figures reflect what you'd actually pay month to month.
CoreAge Rx scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus 6.6/10, and is particularly strong for best overall value. That said, Chia is a better fit if you want people who want compounded GLP-1 plus peptides like NAD+ or sermorelin on one cash-pay account.
CoreAge Rx lists availability in 50 states, while Chia's state list is not publicly listed.
CoreAge Rx is an affiliate partner (we may earn a commission on sign-ups through our links); Chia is not. Either way, we rank providers editorially with the same scoring framework and disclose every partnership — being a partner does not buy a higher score.
For Semaglutide, CoreAge Rx is cheaper at $99/mo versus $349/mo at Chia.

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