CoreAge Rx vs RxSpan MD
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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RxSpan MD
Best for: shoppers wanting physician-led, pharmacy-transparent compounded GLP-1 with brand-name options
Visit RxSpan MD →CoreAge Rx and RxSpan 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 $249/mo, and RxSpan MD is the option we'd start with for most patients. 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
RxSpan MD
Plan ladder: Monthly $249/mo, 3-mo $219/mo, 6-mo $199/mo, 12-mo $194/mo. Card labeled '(For the first month)'; plan picker shows flat recurring rates (Total if prescribed $657 on 3-mo).
Plan ladder: Monthly $249/mo, 3-mo $219/mo, 6-mo $199/mo, 12-mo $179/mo.
Plan ladder: Monthly $329/mo, 3-mo $309/mo, 6-mo $289/mo, 12-mo $269/mo (Total if prescribed $927 on 3-mo).
Plan ladder: Monthly $349/mo, 3-mo $299/mo, 6-mo $289/mo, 12-mo $269/mo (Total if prescribed $897 on 3-mo).
Monthly plan only ($1,069/mo).
Monthly plan only ($1,299/mo).
Monthly plan only ($1,349/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
RxSpan 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
RxSpan MD
8.1/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | CoreAge Rx | RxSpan MD |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$149/mo | $249/mo |
| Features | 6 features | ✓7 features |
| States Available | 50 | 50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | ✓ Yes |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| 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 RxSpan MD
RxSpan MD is a physician-led telehealth practice founded by Dr. John Diaz, a board-certified plastic surgeon, offering compounded GLP-1 weight loss — semaglutide and tirzepatide from $249/mo, as injections or oral capsules — plus brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic. It's unusually transparent: it names its 503A pharmacy partners (Belmar, Strive, Epiq Scripts, Casa Pharma) and medical group, ships free, and includes unlimited 24/7 support. Available in all 50 states.
Read our full RxSpan 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
RxSpan MD
What we like
- Physician-led — founded by Dr. John Diaz, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 20+ years' experience
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from $249/mo (injection or oral capsules), plus brand-name Wegovy, Zepbound and Ozempic
- Names its 503A pharmacy partners (Belmar, Strive, Epiq Scripts, Casa Pharma) and medical group
- LegitScript-certified (#50405601); free expedited shipping and unlimited 24/7 support included
- Available in all 50 states via a 2-minute assessment
Watch-outs
- Compounded pricing ($249 semaglutide / $329 tirzepatide) sits mid-to-high versus the cheapest telehealth options
- Brand-name GLP-1 is priced steeply (Wegovy $1,349, Ozempic $1,299, Zepbound $1,069)
- Multi-vertical practice (also hair, sexual health, longevity), not weight-loss-only
- Legal entity name isn't published on the site
Our Verdict
RxSpan MD is our recommended choice here, particularly for shoppers wanting physician-led, pharmacy-transparent compounded GLP-1 with brand-name options. CoreAge Rx is a solid alternative, especially if you want best overall value — compare the six-dimension breakdown and pricing below to weigh them for your situation.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
You want best overall value and a starting price around $149/mo.
Choose RxSpan MD if…
You want shoppers wanting physician-led, pharmacy-transparent compounded GLP-1 with brand-name options and a starting price around $249/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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