ShedRx vs CoreAge Rx
An in-depth comparison of two leading GLP-1 Providers
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ShedRx 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 $99/mo versus $149/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 8.0 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
ShedRx
$199 1-month / $179 6-month / $159 12-month plan; promo_price = 12-month commitment rate, not a temporary promo
Medication, supplies, member support and shipping included.
Starting at $199/month, month-to-month; free shipping stated (replaces our obsolete 'Oral $349' row)
$299 1-month / $269 6-month / $239 12-month plan; promo_price = 12-month commitment rate
NEW product. $149/mo medication (cash pay, paid to dispensing pharmacy) + $125/mo Shed membership and provider fee
Page shows BOTH: FAQ 'starts at $149 (pill) and $199 (pen)... new patients using cash pay' + '$99 Shed membership', while hero states '$349-499 for the medication' + '$125/month Shed Membership'. Medication purchased directly via NovoCare; membership fee inconsistency ($99 vs $125) on same page
FAQ: 'starts at $349 per month for new patients using cash pay' + $99 membership per FAQ ($125/mo per hero); medication purchased directly via LillyDirect
Starting at $169/month; 'Includes 2 Health Coaching sessions per month'
New microdose line, /products/microdose: 'Compounded Microdose Compounded Semaglutide | Starting at $149/month'. Carries a stated '2 month minimum', so it is NOT a cancel-anytime monthly rate.
'Compounded Microdose Compounded Tirzepatide | Most popular | Starting at $199/month'. Same '2 month minimum' commitment.
CoreAge Rx
Re-verified 2026-08-05: homepage + Preventive Longevity section both show "Semaglutide — Starting at $99/mo", "Same price at every dose"; supersedes stale tiered pricing captured 2026-06-05.
Re-verified 2026-08-05: homepage GLP-1 hero + Preventive Longevity section both show "Tirzepatide — Starting at $149/mo", "Same price at every dose"; supersedes stale tiered pricing captured 2026-06-05.
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What’s included
ShedRx
What the monthly price covers
Medication
Included
Provider visits
Included
Shipping
Not disclosed
Lab work
Not disclosed
Coaching
Included
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.
ShedRx
8.0/10
CoreAge Rx
8.3/10
Value25%
Effectiveness25%
User Experience15%
Trust & Safety15%
Accessibility10%
Support10%
Features & Coverage
| Feature | ShedRx | CoreAge Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $149/mo | ✓$99/mo |
| Features | 4 features | ✓6 features |
| States Available | Not disclosed | 50 |
| Compounded | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Brand Name | — | — |
| FSA/HSA Accepted | — | — |
| FDA Warnings | None | None |
About ShedRx
Telehealth provider offering compounded GLP-1 medications in injectable, lozenge, and drop formats.
Read our full ShedRx review →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 →Pros & Cons
ShedRx
What we like
- Both semaglutide and tirzepatide available
- Compounded GLP-1 access
- Multiple administration formats
Watch-outs
- Limited public information on program details
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
CoreAge Rx edges out ShedRx with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. ShedRx remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access.
Choose ShedRx if…
You want mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access and a starting price around $149/mo.
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.
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Mainstream telehealth GLP-1 access
From $146/mo
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Best overall value
From $149/mo
Get started →Sprout Health
LegitScript-verified compounded GLP-1 via named pharmacies
From $149/mo
Get started →ShedRx vs CoreAge Rx: FAQ
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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