CoreAge Rx vs Optimized Health
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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Optimized Health
Best for: Patients in MO/IA/KS/UT/WA wanting transparent, lab-guided compounded GLP-1 weight loss
Visit Optimized Health →CoreAge Rx and Optimized Health 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 $200/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.3 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
Optimized Health
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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
Optimized Health
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Not disclosed
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.
CoreAge Rx
8.3/10
Optimized Health
7.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | CoreAge Rx | Optimized Health |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$149/mo | $200/mo |
| Features | 6 features | ✓8 features |
| States Available | ✓50 | 5 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | ✓ Yes |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
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 Optimized Health
Optimized Health is a concierge medical weight loss and hormone clinic offering clinician-supervised GLP-1 programs with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, plus oral options like phentermine. Care is delivered via telehealth in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Utah, and Washington, or in person in Joplin, MO. Pricing is published openly: semaglutide from $200/month and tirzepatide from $250/month, with lab panels included, meds shipped to the door, and receipts for HSA/FSA reimbursement. The clinic is LegitScript certified and led by Mathew Hammons, PA-C, with over a decade in obesity medicine.
Read our full Optimized Health 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
Optimized Health
What we like
- Fully transparent pricing published on the website
- Semaglutide from $200/mo and tirzepatide from $250/mo
- Lab panels included with clinician-supervised dosing
- LegitScript certified clinic
- Lead PA-C with over a decade in obesity medicine
- HSA/FSA receipts provided and medications shipped home
Watch-outs
- Telehealth limited to MO, IA, KS, UT, and WA
- Compounded GLP-1 only, not brand-name
- No insurance billing (cash-pay)
- PA-led rather than MD/DO-led
Our Verdict
CoreAge Rx edges out Optimized Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Optimized Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Patients in MO/IA/KS/UT/WA wanting transparent, lab-guided compounded GLP-1 weight loss.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
You want best overall value and a starting price around $149/mo.
Choose Optimized Health if…
You want Patients in MO/IA/KS/UT/WA wanting transparent, lab-guided compounded GLP-1 weight loss and a starting price around $200/mo.
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- Semaglutide · Drugs and brands
- Tirzepatide · Drugs and brands
- Compounded GLP-1 · Pharmacy and drug forms
- 503A pharmacy · Pharmacy and drug forms
- PCAB accreditation · Pharmacy and drug forms
- Prior authorization (PA) · Insurance and regulatory
- Off-label use · Insurance and regulatory
- FDA Drug Shortage List · Insurance and regulatory
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