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FormidableMD vs CoreAge Rx

An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers

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By Eli Marsden · Founding Editor
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FormidableMD

7.1
★★★3.6/5

Best for: Florida patients wanting transparent, dose-based GLP-1 pricing with no membership and pay-per-visit care

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CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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FormidableMD and CoreAge Rx 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 $169/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

FormidableMD

1mgCompounded
$169/mo
semaglutide

Dose-tiered: 1mg $169, 2mg $189, 5mg $209, 10mg $269/mo. Compounded or FDA-approved options. Separate $199 initial consult + $99 follow-up visits

10mgCompounded
$199/mo
tirzepatide

Dose-tiered: 10mg $199, 20mg $239, 30mg $279, 40mg $319/mo. Compounded or FDA-approved. Plus $199 initial consult + $99 follow-ups

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

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What’s included

FormidableMD

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Included

Provider visits

Billed separately

Shipping

Not disclosed

Lab work

Not disclosed

Coaching

Not disclosed

CoreAge Rx

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.

FormidableMD

7.1/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.0A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

5.0A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureFormidableMDCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$169/mo$149/mo
Features6 features6 features
States Available150
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted✓ Yes
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About FormidableMD

FormidableMD is a physician-led, cash-pay telehealth practice based in Florida offering GLP-1 weight-loss treatment — semaglutide and tirzepatide in both FDA-approved and compounded forms, plus oral options — alongside peptides, HRT/TRT, urgent care, labs, and nutrition coaching. There is no membership or commitment: patients pay $199 for the initial consultation and $99 per follow-up, with medication priced by dose (semaglutide from $169/mo, tirzepatide from $199/mo). Compounded medications are sourced from 503A pharmacies, and visits are FSA/HSA eligible.

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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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Pros & Cons

FormidableMD

What we like

  • Transparent, published dose-by-dose pricing for semaglutide ($169-$269/mo) and tirzepatide ($199-$319/mo) with no membership or commitment
  • Offers both FDA-approved and compounded GLP-1s (plus oral options) from 503A pharmacies, with a real provider at every visit
  • Boutique physician-led model bundling labs, peptides, HRT/TRT and urgent care; FSA/HSA eligible

Watch-outs

  • Florida-focused telehealth — availability outside FL is not advertised, so out-of-state access is uncertain
  • Medication cost is on top of a $199 initial consultation and $99 follow-up visits (pay-per-visit, not an all-in monthly price)
  • The 503A compounding pharmacy partner is not named on the site

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

Our Verdict

Winner: CoreAge Rx

CoreAge Rx edges out FormidableMD with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. FormidableMD remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Florida patients wanting transparent, dose-based GLP-1 pricing with no membership and pay-per-visit care.

Choose FormidableMD if…

You want Florida patients wanting transparent, dose-based GLP-1 pricing with no membership and pay-per-visit care and a starting price around $169/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

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