CoreAge Rx vs TMates
In our scoring, CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.9 out of 10), and CoreAge Rx costs less for compounded semaglutide (about $2,040 a year less).
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Key differences
- Price
- CoreAge Rx $79/mo vs TMates $249/mo for compounded semaglutide (standing prices, no prepay or separate membership listed · about $2,040 a year less with CoreAge Rx)
- Coverage
- Both serve the same 50 states
- Included
- CoreAge Rx: medication, clinician visits, shipping; TMates: medication, clinician visits, shipping, coaching
CoreAge Rx
Affiliate partnerBest for lowest-price compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with one flat price at every dose
semaglutide
$79
Our score 8.3/10
TMates
Affiliate partnerBest for nationwide compounded GLP-1 availability including Puerto Rico
semaglutide
$249
Our score 6.9/10
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Costs & coverage
Published prices with their terms attached. Yearly figures are modeled from the standing price and billing cadence. A check mark marks the better side, on like-for-like rows only.
CoreAge Rx
TMates
Price
Semaglutide / month
Better on this row: $79/mo
$249/mo
Semaglutide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $948
$2,988
Tirzepatide / month
Better on this row: $129/mo
$297/mo
Tirzepatide / year (modeled)
Better on this row: $1,548
$3,564
Coverage
State availability
50 states
50 states
Included in the price
Medication, clinician visits, shipping
Medication, clinician visits, shipping, coaching
Terms & safety
Price shown
Before intake
Before intake
Cancel anytime
Yes
Yes
Minimum commitment
No long-term contracts; one-time purchases and auto-renewing subscriptions are both offered
None
Refunds
Full refund of the medication portion if a provider finds you ineligible, minus a non-refundable $50-$100 consultation fee; no refunds once approved or sent to the pharmacy, and all orders become non-refundable 30 days after purchase.
Not disclosed
FDA warning letters
None on record
None on record
Provider facts checked
October 2026
August 2026
Every dose and plan: CoreAge Rx · TMates
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Which fits your priorities?
Only the points where these two differ, from the table above and each provider’s record.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
- About $2,040 a year less than TMates for compounded semaglutide at standing prices
- Same price at every dose, so your bill doesn't rise as your dose goes up
- No membership fee; medication and shipping are included in the price
What to weigh up
- Trustpilot has suspended its rating for a breach of guidelines after removing a number of fake reviews
- A 'Fall Sale' countdown timer showed nearly the same time left on two separate visits
Choose TMates if…
- All-inclusive monthly price covers medication, consults, nutrition coaching, and 24/7 support — no separate membership fee
- Fast stated turnaround — 2–3 days from intake to delivery
What to weigh up
- About $2,040 a year more than CoreAge Rx for compounded semaglutide
- No third-party pharmacy accreditation (no LegitScript, PCAB, ACHC, or NABP)
Explore the scoring factors
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
TMates
6.9/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
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Key terms, explained
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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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