Head-to-head dispatch
CoreAge Rx vs Effecty
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
The Desk's top dispatch: flat all-in pricing, both molecules, all 50 states — no teaser-rate traps.
Desk Score
Below-market pricing with brand access across all 50 states — a clean, no-frills value option.
CoreAge Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 94/100 (A) against 89/100 (B+) for Effecty. Effecty 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.
CoreAge Rx
94/100
A
Effecty
89/100
B+
Price transparency
State access
Molecule range
Onboarding speed
Support responsiveness
Licensing & trust
The spec sheet
| Field | CoreAge Rx | Effecty |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | $149/mo | $160/mo |
| Tirzepatide | $349/mo | $240/mo |
| Coverage | All 50 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral option | Injectable only | Injectable only |
| Best for | Anyone who wants a verified flat price and full nationwide reach from day one. | Patients who want affordable brand-capable care nationwide without extra program layers. |
| Desk Score | 94/100A | 89/100B+ |
The verdict
Desk pick — CoreAge RxCoreAge Rx takes this head-to-head with the higher Desk Score, 94/100 (A) against 89/100 (B+) for Effecty. Effecty still holds its ground where its strengths line up with yours.
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
Choose Effecty if…
Patients who want affordable brand-capable care nationwide without extra program layers.
$160/mo sema · $240/mo tirz · All 50 states
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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.