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CoreAge Rx vs Zappy Health

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
CoreAge Rx logo

CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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VS
Zappy Health logo

Zappy Health

6.9
★★★3.5/5

Best for: people wanting both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 with flat pricing that doesn't rise with dose

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CoreAge Rx and Zappy 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 $159/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 6.9 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

Zappy Health

Injectablecompounded injection
$159/mo
semaglutide

From $159/mo (9-mo); $199 (3-mo); $249 month-to-month; flat across doses

Injectablecompounded injection
$299/mo
tirzepatide

From $299/mo (9-mo); $329 (3-mo); $359 month-to-month; flat across doses

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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

Zappy Health

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Included

Shipping

Included

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

Overall

Zappy Health

6.9/10

Value25%

8.5A
vs
B
7.5

Effectiveness25%

8.5A
vs
B
7.0

User Experience15%

8.5A
vs
B
7.0

Trust & Safety15%

7.8A
vs
B
5.8

Accessibility10%

8.0A
vs
B
7.5

Support10%

8.4A
vs
B
5.9

Features & Coverage

FeatureCoreAge RxZappy Health
Starting Price$149/mo$159/mo
Features6 features8 features
States Available5042
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.

Read our full CoreAge Rx review →

About Zappy Health

Zappy Health is a telehealth weight-loss platform offering both compounded and brand-name GLP-1: compounded semaglutide from $159/month and tirzepatide from $299/month, plus brand Wegovy and Zepbound. Pricing is flat — it doesn't rise with your dose — and longer subscriptions cost less. You complete an online visit and a licensed clinician prescribes if appropriate. Zappy operates in about 42 states (not HI, AL, AR, CA, KS, MI, MN or MS). Note that some third-party reports raise pharmacy-sourcing concerns.

Read our full Zappy 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

Zappy Health

What we like

  • Both compounded GLP-1 and brand-name Wegovy/Zepbound available
  • Flat pricing that doesn't increase as your dose goes up
  • Cheaper on longer subscriptions — compounded semaglutide from $159/month
  • Online visit with a licensed clinician; no insurance required

Watch-outs

  • Third-party reports of an order arriving with an unlicensed-pharmacy label
  • Not available in 8 states (HI, AL, AR, CA, KS, MI, MN, MS)
  • Operating legal entity isn't clearly disclosed on the site
  • Lowest prices require a 9-month commitment

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out Zappy Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Zappy Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for people wanting both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 with flat pricing that doesn't rise with dose.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

Choose Zappy Health if…

You want people wanting both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 with flat pricing that doesn't rise with dose and a starting price around $159/mo.

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