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Steady State Health 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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Steady State Health

6.9
★★★3.5/5

Best for: GLP-1 within perimenopause and menopause care

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VS
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CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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Steady State Health 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 at $99/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

Steady State Health

Pricing not publicly listed.

CoreAge Rx

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$99/mo
semaglutide

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.

Injectable, monthly auto-refill (flat across all dosages)Compounded
$149/mo
tirzepatide

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

Steady State Health

What the monthly price covers

Medication

Billed separately

Provider visits

Included

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.

Steady State Health

6.9/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

6.5A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.0A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.0A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

6.0A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.0A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureSteady State HealthCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$99/mo
Features6 features6 features
States Available250
Compounded✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Steady State Health

Steady State Health is a women's-health telehealth practice run by nurse practitioner Josie Cowburn, DNP, FNP-C, serving Oregon and Washington. Its GLP-1 Metabolic Support program prescribes semaglutide or tirzepatide inside a perimenopause and menopause hormone-and-metabolic framework rather than as a standalone weight-loss drug. Clinical support starts at $139/month (or $99/month standalone); the GLP-1 medication is cash-pay and billed separately by the dispensing pharmacy.

Read our full Steady State Health 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

Steady State Health

What we like

  • Prescribes semaglutide or tirzepatide within a perimenopause and menopause hormone-and-metabolic care plan
  • Care delivered by a named women's-health nurse practitioner (Josie Cowburn, DNP, FNP-C)
  • Transparent flat program fee from $139/mo, with a $99/mo standalone GLP-1 support option

Watch-outs

  • Available only to Oregon and Washington residents
  • GLP-1 medication is billed separately by the pharmacy and not included in the program fee
  • Dispensing pharmacy is not publicly named

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 Steady State Health with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Steady State Health remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for GLP-1 within perimenopause and menopause care.

Choose Steady State Health if…

You want GLP-1 within perimenopause and menopause care.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

You want best overall value and a starting price around $99/mo.

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Steady State Health vs CoreAge Rx: FAQ

Steady State Health does not publicly list a standard ongoing cash price, while CoreAge Rx lists $99/mo. See the side-by-side pricing above for the full breakdown.
CoreAge Rx scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus 6.9/10, and is particularly strong for best overall value. That said, Steady State Health is a better fit if you want GLP-1 within perimenopause and menopause care.
CoreAge Rx covers more — 50 states versus 2.
CoreAge Rx is an affiliate partner (we may earn a commission on sign-ups through our links); Steady State Health is not. Either way, we rank providers editorially with the same scoring framework and disclose every partnership — being a partner does not buy a higher score.

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