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CoreAge Rx vs GOAL.MD

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
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CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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VS
GOAL.MD logo

GOAL.MD

6.3
★★★☆☆3.2/5

Best for: manual-renewal billing with dose-tiered brand-name pricing transparency

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CoreAge Rx and GOAL.MD 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 $179/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.3 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

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

GOAL.MD

Personalized (compounded, all doses)Compounded
$179/mo
semaglutide
Micro-Dose (compounded)Compounded
$197/mo
semaglutide
Oral pillBrand-name
$244/mo
semaglutide
0.25-0.5 mg penBrand-name
$294/mo
ozempic
1 mg penBrand-name
$444/mo
ozempic
2 mg penBrand-name
$594/mo
ozempic
Pen (starter)Brand-name
$294/mo
wegovy
Vial / KwikPenBrand-name
$394/mo
zepbound
StartingCompounded
$249/mo
tirzepatide

Personalized (compounded) tirzepatide from $249/mo new-patient first month; brand Zepbound from $394/mo

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What’s included

CoreAge Rx

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

GOAL.MD

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Included

Score breakdown

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

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Overall

GOAL.MD

6.3/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
6.5

Effectiveness25%

8.5A
vs
B
6.0

User Experience15%

8.5A
vs
B
7.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.8A
vs
B
4.3

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
7.0

Support10%

8.4A
vs
B
7.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureCoreAge RxGOAL.MD
Starting Price$149/mo$179/mo
Features6 features8 features
States Available5050
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name✓ Yes
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

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 →

About GOAL.MD

GOAL.MD is a St. Louis-based telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide alongside brand-name bridges to Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. Its standout is a manual-renewal model — no auto-billing — paired with transparent, dose-tiered brand pen pricing and a free nutrition coach. Compounded semaglutide starts at $179/mo; brand Ozempic and Wegovy from $294/mo, Zepbound from $394/mo.

Read our full GOAL.MD review →

Pros & Cons

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

GOAL.MD

What we like

  • Transparent dose-tiered pricing on brand pens
  • LegitScript Certified
  • Manual-renewal model — no surprise auto-billing
  • Free nutrition coach included
  • BBB A+ rating since 2021

Watch-outs

  • No named compounding pharmacy partner
  • Co-founder and chief physician has a 2016 federal guilty plea for distributing misbranded HGH and a (reinstated) license revocation
  • No URAC or PCAB pharmacy accreditation

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out GOAL.MD with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. GOAL.MD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for manual-renewal billing with dose-tiered brand-name pricing transparency.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

Choose GOAL.MD if…

You want manual-renewal billing with dose-tiered brand-name pricing transparency and a starting price around $179/mo.

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