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CoreAge Rx vs Strive Pharmacy

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
Strive Pharmacy logo

Strive Pharmacy

7.1
★★★3.6/5

Best for: mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access

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CoreAge Rx and Strive Pharmacy 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 at $149/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.1 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

Strive Pharmacy

Pricing not publicly listed.

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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

Strive Pharmacy

Inclusions 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

Overall

Strive Pharmacy

7.1/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
6.5

Effectiveness25%

8.5A
vs
B
7.5

User Experience15%

8.5A
vs
B
7.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.8A
vs
B
7.0

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
7.5

Support10%

8.4A
vs
B
7.0

Features & Coverage

FeatureCoreAge RxStrive Pharmacy
Starting Price$149/mo
Features6 features2 features
States Available5050
Compounded✓ Yes
Brand Name
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.

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About Strive Pharmacy

503A compounding pharmacy that supplies compounded GLP-1 medications to telehealth providers.

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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

Strive Pharmacy

What we like

  • Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available

Watch-outs

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out Strive Pharmacy with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Strive Pharmacy remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

Choose Strive Pharmacy if…

You want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.

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