Head-to-head dispatch
Alan Meds vs CoreAge Rx
Two GLP-1 providers, one scorecard. Both are graded on the same six Desk Score dimensions — here is how they stack up, and which one fits you.
Desk Score
Telehealth platform offering compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide with multiple administration formats including microdosing and oral options.
Desk Score
The Desk's top dispatch: flat all-in pricing, both molecules, all 50 states — no teaser-rate traps.
CoreAge Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 94/100 (A) against 79/100 (C+) for Alan Meds. Alan Meds still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Desk Score, dimension by dimension
Same six measured dimensions for both. The red flag marks the stronger side. See the methodology.
Alan Meds
79/100
C+
CoreAge Rx
94/100
A
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | Alan Meds | CoreAge Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $158/mo (compounded) | $149/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $295/mo (compounded) | $349/mo |
| Coverage | 46 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral option | Yes | Injectable only |
| Best for | Readers who want budget-conscious shoppers. | Anyone who wants a verified flat price and full nationwide reach from day one. |
| Desk Score | 79/100C+ | 94/100A |
The verdict
Desk pick — CoreAge RxCoreAge Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 94/100 (A) against 79/100 (C+) for Alan Meds. Alan Meds still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
Choose Alan Meds if…
Readers who want budget-conscious shoppers.
$158/mo (compounded) sema · $295/mo (compounded) tirz · 46 states
Choose CoreAge Rx if…
Anyone who wants a verified flat price and full nationwide reach from day one.
$149/mo sema · $349/mo tirz · All 50 states
Assume any provider we list may compensate us — we may earn a referral commission at no extra cost to you, and what we file on a provider reads the same either way. Read full breakdowns: Alan Meds · CoreAge Rx.
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Pricing and verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's own site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.