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Wholesome Clinic vs CoreAge Rx

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
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Wholesome Clinic

7.6
★★★3.8/5

Best for: Multi-state telehealth pairing compounded GLP-1 weight loss with integrative psychiatry

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CoreAge Rx

8.3
★★★★4.2/5

Best for: best overall value

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Wholesome Clinic 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, Wholesome Clinic starts lower at $109/mo versus $149/mo, and CoreAge Rx edges ahead overall (8.3 vs 7.6 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

Wholesome Clinic

Compounded oral tablet, starter (with B12)Compounded
$109/mo
semaglutide

Self-pay; $109/$149/$199 per month by dose plan

Compounded injectable, starter (with B12)Compounded
$149/mo
semaglutide

Self-pay; $149-$199+ per month by dose plan

Compounded oral tablet, starterCompounded
$249/mo
tirzepatide

Self-pay; $249/$299/$349 per month by dose plan

Compounded injectable, starter (with niacinamide)Compounded
$349/mo
tirzepatide

Self-pay; $349/$449/$549 per month by dose plan

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

Wholesome Clinic

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.

Wholesome Clinic

7.6/10

Overall

CoreAge Rx

8.3/10

Value25%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Effectiveness25%

8.0A
vs
B
8.5

User Experience15%

7.5A
vs
B
8.5

Trust & Safety15%

7.0A
vs
B
7.8

Accessibility10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.0

Support10%

7.5A
vs
B
8.4

Features & Coverage

FeatureWholesome ClinicCoreAge Rx
Starting Price$109/mo$149/mo
Features6 features6 features
States Available750
Compounded✓ Yes✓ Yes
Brand Name
FSA/HSA Accepted
FDA WarningsNoneNone

About Wholesome Clinic

Wholesome Clinic is a Frisco, Texas integrative-psychiatry and wellness practice offering medical weight loss via telehealth across seven states. Providers prescribe compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (oral dissolving tablet or weekly injectable), plus brand Wegovy and Zepbound when clinically appropriate. Self-pay medication runs from $109/month for compounded semaglutide, with a $149 initial evaluation and $75 follow-ups billed separately.

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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

Wholesome Clinic

What we like

  • Publishes standing per-dose self-pay prices for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, oral and injectable
  • Compounded semaglutide from $109/mo (oral) or $149/mo (injectable); brand Wegovy/Zepbound offered when appropriate
  • Telehealth across seven states plus an in-person option at its Frisco, TX office

Watch-outs

  • $149 initial evaluation and $75 follow-up visits are billed separately from medication
  • Filled through your 'preferred pharmacy' — no single named compounding pharmacy partner
  • No LegitScript certification displayed

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 Wholesome Clinic with a higher overall score of 8.3/10 and is particularly strong for best overall value. Wholesome Clinic remains a solid alternative, especially if you're looking for Multi-state telehealth pairing compounded GLP-1 weight loss with integrative psychiatry.

Choose Wholesome Clinic if…

You want Multi-state telehealth pairing compounded GLP-1 weight loss with integrative psychiatry and a starting price around $109/mo.

Choose CoreAge Rx if…

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

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